Title
SFIA 158: Introduction to Galvanized Steel – Coatings, Corrosion and Durability (On-Demand Course)
Recorded July 24, 2025
Cost
Free
AIA Continuing Education
This course is registered with AIA CES and participants will earn 1 “Learning Unit.” Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
This course also qualifies for 1.0 PDH under the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).
Description
“Introduction to Galvanized Steel – Coatings, Corrosion and Durability” provides an overview of galvanized steel production and performance, beginning with process control in continuous galvanizing lines—from furnace heating and zinc coating to surface finishes, chemical treatment, and oiling. It covers coating weight control, including how pressure, distance, and x-ray gauge readings help control coating weight to meet ASTM standards. The course also compares coating types, such as galvanized, galvannealed, ZAM and aluminized steel.
Participants will also explore the corrosion resistance of galvanized steel, with a focus on zinc’s cathodic protection mechanism. The course also reviews the durability and service life of galvanized cold-formed steel (CFS), with particular attention to how zinc coating longevity varies across different environmental conditions. It equips learners with practical knowledge for designing and specifying galvanized steel in structural applications.
Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of process control in continuous galvanizing lines
- Examine coating weight control methods and identify different types of galvanized coatings
- Analyze the factors influencing the corrosion resistance of galvanized steel
- Evaluate the durability and service life performance of galvanized cold-formed steel (CFS)
About the Presenter
Aaron Beckley, Senior Metallurgical Engineer at Worthington Steel
Aaron Beckley, Worthington Steel
Aaron Beckley graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Materials Science and Engineering.
