2011 Fall Engineers Breakfast
The Indiana Fabricators Association
Cordially Invites You
To Be Our Guest
Wednesday November 9th, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.
Agenda
8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
A complimentary hot breakfast will be served.
8:45 a.m. Program Discussion Begins
10:00 a.m. Audience Questions
Breakfast Adjourned
Location
The lecture program will be presented at the
Sheraton Indianapolis (North Side)
8787 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
Phone: 317-846-2700
This event is compliments of:
THE INDIANA FABRICATORS ASSOCIATION
For more information on the program, please call or email
Greg Vavul @ 317.359.9521 or vavul@gpsteel.com – We look forward to seeing you!
Topic: Galvanize It! 1-Hour Core Seminar
(Continuing Education Credit Available for Engineers)
The structural steel industry has seen an increase in the last 24 months in the use of galvanizing. This seminar will answer your questions about the hot-dip galvanizing process. Seminar Outline:
I. Introduction and Learning Objectives
II. Tour of the City: The Corrosion Problem
III. Hot-Dip Galvanizing (HDG): The Solution
a. Hot-Dip Galvanizing Process
i. Surface Preparation
ii. Galvanizing
iii. Inspection
IV. Hot-Dip Galvanized Coating Characteristics
a. Metallurgical Bond
b. Complete Coverage
c. Barrier & Cathodic Protection
d. Zinc Patina
e. Time to First Maintenance
f. Sustainability
g. Additional Benefits
V. Other Zinc Coatings
VI. Design & Fabrication
a. Suitable Materials
b. Steel Chemistry
c. Venting & Drainage
d. Material Handling
e. Appearance & Weathering
VII. Specifications & Inspection
VIII. Duplex Systems: Painting/Powder Coating Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel
a. Why Paint or Powder Coat
b. Surface Conditions/Preparation
c. Synergistic Effect
IX. Costs Less, Lasts Longer
a. Initial Cost
b. Life-Cycle Cost
X. Galvanized Steel Projects
Speaker
Bill Acra is the National Sales Manager for AZZ Galvanizing Services, the largest galvanizer in North America with 33 plants nationwide. Bill has been in the galvanizing industry for nearly 30 years holding positions of Sales Manager, Sales and Operations Manager & General Manager. Bill is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and Wilmington College. He has presented Galvanizing Seminars at University of Cincinnati, Lawrence University, Northwestern University, numerous architecture & engineering firms and many individual companies. A member of the American Galvanizers Association, Bill has served on the Market Development, Member Services and Technical Committees and served as Chairman of the Market Development Committee. In April he was presented the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the American Galvanizers Association for 20 years of galvanizing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bill has been an active participant and contributor to the Indiana Fabricators Association for several years.
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