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    Book Review: Corrosion of Aluminium, Second Edition

    Author: Christian Vargel Publisher: Elsevier Science (2020) Review by Joseph C. Benedyk, Editor In a paradoxical sense, corrosion of aluminum should be a non-issue to many users of aluminum and its alloys, as it is normally considered to be protected by a passive oxide coating that resists corrosion under many conditions. As Christian Vargel shows […]

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    Torture Testing the F-150

    Ford has performed extreme testing on the new aluminum bodied F-150 trucks to ensure the durability of the trucks over long term, rugged use. These tests range from acid baths to slamming its doors and tailgates to towing trailers over mountain passes. “We wanted to build the toughest, most capable F-150, while making it as […]

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    Structural Design: Going for the Gold with Aluminum Diving Platforms

    The YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, Florida houses one of the largest Olympic-size pools in the Southeast and is a favorite training facility for U.S. divers and swimmers looking to compete in Olympic events. The center recently completed the replacement of its old steel 3, 5, 7, and 10-meter diving platforms, as well as the […]