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VIS Guides and Initial Conditions

Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by .

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Use of VIS Guides for Initial Condition  Determine the initial condition of the steel before the flash rust forms.  Initial condition is illustrated as painted or unpainted steel.  Select a photograph that is similar to the initial condition The inspector and the contractor should be aware that the initial condition of the steel can vary […]

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Use of VIS Guides

Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by .

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Use of VIS Guides Distance from the surface will affect your judgment. If you’re too far away, you won’t be able to see through the flash rust in order to determine the difference between “steel substrate may be observed” [Light flash rust] and “obscures the original steel surface” [Medium flash rust]. Heavy flash rust simply […]

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