COST OF CORROSION AND CORROSION MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES

摘要

Corrosion of metallic structures has a significant impact on the US economy. In a recent study, the total economic impact of corrosion and corrosion control applications was estimated to be 276 billion dollars annually /1/ Analyses of two key sectors show that indirect (user) costs, sometimes referred to as social costs, can exceed the direct cost by a factor of 2 to 10. For the US military, the cost of corrosion has been estimated at 10 dollars to 20 Billion dollars. This paper examines the significant savings that can be realized by the application of best practice maintenance procedures.