The Galvanize It! online seminar was developed by the American Galvanizers Association from the popular in-person seminar presented across North America. The course provides an overview of hot-dip galvanizing, its benefits, the process, life-cycle costs, and specification information.
The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of after-fabrication hot-dip galvanizers, fabricators, architects, engineers, and other specifiers. The AGA provides technical support on today’s innovative applications and state-of-the-art technological developments in hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion control.
Continuing Education Credit
The AGA is a registered provider with the following agencies. Credit earned upon completion of the course and passing the test (requires 80% or better) will be reported only at your request (by providing your AIA/NCEES number). This course qualifies for HSW credits.
American Institute of Architects
AIA/CES Policy on Endorsement: The following program is registered with the AIA/CES and does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval, sponsorship, or endorsement of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying
The American Galvanizers Association has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Providers Program. Credit earned upon completion of this program will be reported to RCEPP. A certificate of completion will be issued to each participant. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by NCEES or RCEPP.
Purpose of the Seminar
The purpose of this seminar is to inform and educate architects, engineers, and other specifiers about hot-dip galvanized steel and how it can address the growing corrosion problem throughout North America.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the corrosion issues confronting North America
- Describe how zinc coatings, specifically hot-dip galvanizing, can protect against steel corrosion
- Incorporate sound corrosion protection into the design of steel products will significantly decrease maintenance costs over the life of a structure
- Describe how painting over hot-dip galvanizing can prolong service life and provide needed/desired aesthetics