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Title:

Design optimization and fabrication of galvanized tubular steel trusses

Agreement Number:

EGP

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 8, 2017 -

Organization:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Location:

British Columbia, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q3-00458

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).

Recipient's Legal Name:

Sun, Min (University of Victoria)

Program:

Engage Grants for universities

Program Purpose:

Corrosion protection is of paramount importance to exposed steel structures such as bridges, industrial plants,x000D
transmission towers and coastal structures, because corrosion costs money, jobs and even lives. Galvanizedx000D
steel structures have numerous advantages in economical, environment protection and energy-saving aspects. Ax000D
good understanding of the effects of different fabrication processes on the short- and long-term performancesx000D
of galvanized steel connections is essential for structural design. However, research in this field is insufficient.x000D
This project will help Ebco Metal Finishing optimize the fabrication processes for galvanized tubular steelx000D
trusses to ensure the intended service lives of the structures.