Corrosion Resistance of Materials for Renovation of the United States Botanic Garden Conservatory

摘要

The purpose of the report is to evaluate the corrosivity of the greenhouse environments and their effect on materials considered for restoration of the Botanic Garden Conservatory. On the basis of this evaluation, recommendations are made on materials which will provide the best performance in these environments. To accomplish this goal of materials selection, the range of conditions anticipated in the greenhouses, in combination with the various herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers normally used are considered. Special corrosion control considerations, where necessary, are pointed out. The information presented here is intended to serve as a general guideline to the architects and engineers responsible for designing the details of the botanic garden conservatory. Within the time limits of the review, the authors can only address the major problems that the designers will encounter and some of the more important details that will lead to a successful design.