Computerized visual imaging (CVI) based on high resolution color image processing is a new and viable coating inspection method that can drastically improve the quality and reliability of field evaluating the condition of industrial coatings. The combination of CVI with other coating inspection techniques can be used to predict useful coating life and allow rapid, quantitative assessment of coating condition. The CVI technique as related to highway bridge coating inspection is described. Preliminary results on a weathered bridge coating are presented.

Subject
Primers, Coating performance, Coating inspection, Coatings, Imaging, Mechanical failure, Color, Rust, Close visual inspection, Visual assessment, Bridges, Damage, Paints
Keywords:
computerized visual imaging, coating performance, coating inspection
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1995
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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