Professionals from the company Bbosch Structures held a talk in which they explained the alternative: “Hot Galvanized Steel.”

The College of Engineers (Colinge) together with the Faculty of Engineering of the University of La Serena (FIULS), held the technical talk on “Steel Construction” in accordance with Chilean regulations, publicizing the opportunities and challenges in relation to this topic. The activity was attended by authorities, academics, members of Colinge, civil builders and representatives of the College of Architects.

Raúl Vergara, president of the Coquimbo Zonal College of Engineers, pointed out that “first of all, the Faculty of Engineering is essential for the College of Engineers, it is positive that every day teachers, students and members are aware of the progress and application of the cutting edge of technologies in the field of industry, and the possibilities of how it is being researched in applied terms.”

While Cristian Sánchez, technical support in Coating at the Bboch company, commented that “the idea is to understand the phenomenology and understand why the issue of corrosion occurs. Understanding that, we see the standards and how they can help us protect ourselves, there are coating alternatives. “What the workshop shows is hot-dip galvanizing and its applications in concrete reinforcement barrier structures.”

The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Ing. Mauricio Godoy, in relation to the initiative, stressed: “we thank the College of Engineers for this technical talk and tell them that the Faculty of Engineering has its doors open to continue developing activities, projects and everything we can do together. The workshop, without a doubt, was very interesting and allowed us to learn more about the alternative of hot-dip galvanized steel.”

Written by María José Barraza, FIULS 2030 Project