In this multi-author book, Coatings Failures: Case Studies in Analysis and Solutions: Infrastructure, coatings experts recall days in the field when they were faced with a problem, such as premature coating failures, determined a cause, and developed a solution.

Throughout the book, the subject-matter experts share insights such as the most often underestimated aspect of an engineering project: the amount of time required to adequately protect unpainted surfaces from damage during surface prep and coating applications.

The six chapters include case studies on topics such as how alkyd paints should never be used on steel that is intended for immersion service; how important it is to remember buildings such as coal-fired power plants have many different types of piping, structures, and other areas that operate at different temperatures, with many different functions; how when evaluating peeling paint on structures such as pedestrian bridges, it is always a good idea to do some adhesion testing in areas that appear to be non-failing; and more.