Case 1
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- Introduction
- Causes of Defects
- Good Practices
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- Maintenance and Diagnostics
- Remedial
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Maintenance and Diagnostics
Regular inspection to monitor the paint performance is encouraged.
Diagnostics of Defect
Visual Inspection
Hardness Test
Hardness Tester can be use to check the compatibility of the paint with the substrate.
Pull Off Test
Adhesive strengths of paint film on surfaces of concrete or masonry can be ascertained by carrying out a Pull-off Test.
Thermography
Thermography can be used to detect the presence of moisture and its source [7-8].