IRG/COIPM INTERNATIONAL MARINE TEST - to determine the effect of timber substrate on the effectiveness of water-borne salt preservatives in sea-water. Progress Report 14: Report of sixth inspection (60 months) in Australia

IRG/WP 499

L J Cookson, J E Barnacle

The IRG/COIPM International Marine Test was installed at Goat Island, Sydney Harbour, in December, 1977. The results of inspections made at 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 months have previously been reported. This document records the data obtained on the 16.12.82, i.e. after 60 months exposure, at which time only 4 of the test frames remained in test. The surface water temperature at the time of inspection was 23°C.


Keywords: IRG/COIPM MARINE TEST; AUSTRALIA; SYDNEY HARBOUR; CCA; CCB; HARDWOODS; MARINE BORERS; FOULING

Conference: 83-05-09/13 Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia


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