By Zhengwei Li
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1 August 2015, Build 149
BRANZ research is filling the knowledge gap in how geothermal corrosion affects typical building materials. This will lead to guidance for the design, construction and maintenance of buildings in geothermal areas.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 April 2018, Build 165
BRANZ research into material corrosion rates in various positions on a building envelope has made a surprising discovery that will help in material specification and maintenance.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 April 2017, Build 159
While the Bay of Plenty is enviably sunny and booming, its industrial, marine and volcanic environment is challenging for building materials. BRANZ has started mapping corrosivity across the region to help designers select appropriate materials.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Building materials are often paired – think of wood and metal – but this is not always trouble-free. In particular, when aluminium and stainless steel are used together, there may be corrosion problems.
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By Greg Overton
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1 April 2015, Build 147
BRANZ Maps, a free online geographic information system (GIS) with information on New Zealand addresses, is now even more useful. You can access it from any mobile device to check wind zones and much more.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 October 2017, Build 162, Feature article
BRANZ has been investigating what can make metal fasteners and fixings corrode when used in timber. Understanding this can lead to selection of compatible components and less risk of premature failures.
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By Katy Stokes
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1 August 2020, Build 179
BRANZ’s timber structures durability work has seen sawn sapwood and heartwood timber exposed to the weather in various locations. The next stage is applying knowledge gained to engineered wood-based materials.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
BRANZ research is expanding our knowledge of how multiple factors influence building material corrosion. This will lead to a new way of mapping corrosivity and allow the right materials to be specified for different environments.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
A map showing the corrosivity of the atmosphere in different locations is essential for the specification and selection of materials. Currently, New Zealand has two corrosion maps with different boundaries, but with BRANZ’s help, that may change.
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By Gareth Kear
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1 February 2007, Build 98
Possible health hazards associated with chemicals in CCA preservatives for treated timber have led to revised Codes of use in some countries. New research by BRANZ into the durability of galvanised steel shows work still needs to be done on reducing the corrosivity of preservative-treated timbers.
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