Corrosion

The Tyranny of the Small - Part 3: The Inevitable Decay: Designing Structures to Outrun Rust, Fatigue, and Time

26 January 2021·980 words·5 mins

Systems and Innovation Materials Science Failure Analysis Corrosion Fatigue Structural Integrity Systems Thinking

Discover how microscopic imperfections and environmental degradation dictate the lifespan of engineered structures, from bridges to jet engines.

The Rust Tax: Why Maintenance is the Secret to Civilization

13 February 2019·1118 words·6 mins

Systems and Innovation Rust Tax Corrosion Maintenance Infrastructure Sustainability Systems Thinking Design and Innovation Systems Thinking Trade and Supply Chains Sustainability

The Rust Tax reveals how corrosion costs the global economy $2.5 trillion annually, representing 3.4% of GDP. Maintenance is not an expense but the fundamental rent we pay to occupy the physical world.

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