Architectural
exterior stainless steel
IMOA Introduces new case studies and updates its groundbreaking stainless steel selection system
The International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) has continued
to expand its groundbreaking evaluation system for selecting
appropriate stainless steels for exterior applications. The
point system introduced in the IMOA publication: "Which
Stainless Steel Should Be Specified for Exterior Applications?"
was recently updated as the result of new research showing
that de-icing salt travels much further from roadways than
previously thought. IMOA has also added additional information
to several of its existing case studies (01 through 09) and has
added two new case studies based on the scoring system.IMOA's
new case studies 10 and 11 describe demanding applications in
New York and London. Case study 10 evaluates the performance of
stainless steel waterfront and pier railings on the brackish
East River. Case study 11 showcases steel exterior of the Thames
Barrier, which continues to look spectacular after 24 years of
service despite its exposure to brackish water. Everyone
involved in stainless steel selection for architectural outdoor
applications should read these publications before their next
project.IMOA's free computer program provides an interactive
version of the stainless steel selection system. It can be run
from the IMOA website (http://www.imoa.info)
or downloaded for use on your computer (Mac and Windows
formats). The program walks you through the scoring system and
allows you to adjust parameters such as surface finish to
determine their influence on stainless steel selection. It was
also recently updated to reflect the changes to the printed
version of the evaluation system. Whether or not you use this
software, IMOA's website provides links to the weather,
pollution, and other information used in the scoring system.
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