literature & publications

As the non-profit trade association for the batch hot-dip galvanizing industry, the American Galvanizers Association produces and maintains a wide variety of detailed technical publications about hot-dip galvanizing.  With over 65 years of experience, expertise in chemical, environmental, and corrosion engineering, and access to a vast technical library, the AGA has knowledge and publications on most topics, trends, and technical issues surrounding hot-dip galvanizing today.   

The association has over 40 publications available to download free of charge on this site.  All the publications are regularly reviewed and updated to keep the information fresh and at the forefront of galvanizing technology.  Select the topic of interest on the left or below to view the publications within that subject:    

• costs & longevity of galvanized steel
• design CDs
• designing with hot-dip galvanizing
• galvanized fasteners
• galvanizer directory
• history of hot-dip galvanizing
• inspection / touch-up
• painting over hot-dip galvanized steel
• specifying hot-dip galvanizing
• project and application reports
• publication abstracts
• reinforcing steel
• welding galvanized steel
• wet storage stain
• zinc coatings
• publication order form
• member's only publications