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2010 Soccer World Cup StadiaReviewing the corrosion protection provided byhot dip galvanizing of the stadia for the 2010Soccer World CupDuring the construction of the four main stadia, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Moses Mabhida and Soccer City - Johannesburg, we visited the stadiums for anumber of reasons. While there were some issues relating to coating quality (many of which were as a result of pre-conceived misconceptions), it wasenlightening to see how the designers and fabricators have used the modular concept in many of the handrail sections, to good effect. Components have beenfabricated, taking into account the size of the local galvanizing baths, minimising potential repair on site, ease of installation by handling and fixing, etc. Manyof the connection and holding down fasteners were also hot dip galvanized. We did however, observe in a number of instances, the undesirable use of zincspray paint for small reparation work and a number of zinc electroplated fasteners.MOSES MABHIDA STADIUMcontinued on page 18...Volume 7 Issue 1 2010 Hot Dip Galvanizing Today 17

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