The steel tube as a structural element for corrosion‐resistant structures: Painting and corrosion protection problems

Some more recent examples of the correct design of steel structures to protect them against corrosion are given, using steel tubes as the structural element. They show how, by the use of appropriate design measures, a reduction in the corrosion load will result from the use of steel tubes. The behaviour of steel structures with corrosion protection is shown, and also cases of corrosion on steel tube structures are discussed. In addition, examples of damage to anti‐corrosive coatings of steel tube structures are given. The points which must be watched during the painting of steel tubes, and their application as scaffolding for corrosion protection operations are set out.