The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) is a UK-based research association concerned with improving the performance of all involved with construction and the environment. CIRIA works with industry to develop and implement best practice, leading to better performance.
A CIRIA research project has been awarded to BAC Corrosion Control Limited, in Telford, in partnership with Mott MacDonald, the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and John Martin Construction. The title of this project is “Management of Accelerated Low Water Corrosion”, project number P2044.
The overall objective is for this research project is to prepare documentation that can be used for consultation and as a recommendation tool at sites effected by ALWC.
Inspection of ALWC Accelerated low water corrosion (ALWC), also know as lowest astronomical tide (LAT) corrosion and concentrated corrosion, is an accelerated form of corrosion that can occur on inshore, tidal or marine steel structures at or around the low water level. The consequences can be serious, requiring costly remedial repair works at a surprising early stage in a structure’s life. With ALWC becoming a growing problem, it is hoped that this research project will provide a broad spectrum of issues faced by port and harbour authorities, and also endeavour to provide answers to relevant questions surrounding the subject.
Following nearly five years of working together in order to develop new products and services, BAC and Mott MacDonald have now spent the last month developing the research project plan and structure.