Corrosion protection quiz

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Please answer the following 10 multiple choice questions, then click 'submit' to check the result. The pass mark for a CPD certificate is 8 out of 10, and you may retake the quiz as many times as you wish, but the questions will vary! Please note that one, two, three or all of the possible answers presented for each question may be right, and to gain a mark for that question all correct answers must be identified.

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Corrosion protection

MIO is a type of?

Specification
Pigment
Paint for motorway structures
Resin

The key to successful corrosion protection should consider which of the following?

Good design detailing of the structure
The corrosivity of the environment
The type of steel used
A good coating specification

Which standard refers to 'the treatment of welds, edges and other surface imperfections'?

BS 7079
ISO 8501-3
BS EN ISO 8504-3
BS EN ISO 8503-5

Corrosion occurs as a result of an electrochemical reaction between?

Steel and water
Steel, water and oxygen
Water and dissimilar metals
Abrasives and water

Which metals are thermally sprayed to structural steel?

Aluminium
Chromium
Zinc
Nickel

How many photographic 'rust grades' are there in BS EN ISO 8501-1?

2
3
4
None

The design detailing of a steel structure is important for?

Aesthetic purposes
To prevent water and dirt retention
To aid the application of protective coatings
Coating inspection

What is the most common form of corrosion protection?

Hot dip galvanizing
Paint coatings
Thermally sprayed metal coatings
Paint and metal coatings together

The corrosion of steel can be controlled by?

Coupling to a more noble metal
Paint coatings
Metal coatings
Washing with chlorinated water

Which of the following organisations have 'prescriptive' specifications for steel bridges?

The Environment Agency
The Highways Agency
Network Rail
The Local Authority