Abstract
Exterior finishes protect reinforced concrete buildings against environmental factors, improve their durability, and enhance their exterior design. In this study, the influence of different metal types used in arc thermal metal spraying on the adhesion between concrete and metal coatings was analyzed. Five metals with different melting points were tested, and the differences between their melting points and surface temperatures immediately after thermal spraying were measured. The bonding strength of each metal was evaluated. Additionally, the interface between the concrete surface and metal coating was analyzed using image analysis and optical microscopy. The results demonstrated that Zn achieved the highest bonding strength (1.84 MPa), which had the lowest melting point and surface temperature immediately after spraying, while Cu/Sn achieved the lowest strength (1.38 MPa), which had the highest temperatures. The bonding strength had a closer relationship (R2 = 0.9946) with the difference between the melting point and surface temperature immediately after spraying than that (R2 = 0.9589) with the surface temperature immediately after spraying. The bonding strength increased as the ratio of the non-interfacial failure area to the total area increased, ensuring a stronger attachment to the concrete surface. Overall, the results showed that the bonding strength was significantly affected by the metal type.
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