Bonded patch repairs for metallic structures

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Bonded patch repairs are an efficient repair method for corroded or cracked metal structures, if welding is inconvenient. Avoiding the fire hazard of welding is a major reason for using patch repairs, but it can also be reduced distortions of the metal parts, protecting heat sensitive materials or equipment near the repair such as cables and so on. The lack of guidelines for performing such repairs has been a major hindrance for using this technology. A new recommended practice ‘Design, Fabrication, Operation and Qualification of Bonded Repair of Steel Structures’ has been published addressing: when a repair can be applied, which failure mechanisms need to be addressed, which material properties are needed, fabrication-related issues and in-service inspection. This paper will give a brief introduction to the document and its application areas.

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Bonded patch repair composite degraded steel standards

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Bonded patch repairs for metallic structures – A new recommended practice

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