Successful Stainless Swimming Pool Design （成功的不锈钢游泳池的设计）.pdf

Successful Stainless Swimming Pool Design by Catherine Houska, CSI and James Fritz, Ph.D (Extracted from Construction Specifier Magazine, December 2005) Metals have been used in natatorium applications for over 40 years, but there are distinct differences in long-term performance. Knowledgeable stainless steel selection and maintenance produces out- standing service performance and experience has demonstrated that no metal can match its perform- ance in pool-level natatorium applications. Even if superficial corrosion staining occurs, it does not adversely affect the structural integrity of stainless steel applications immediately around the deck or within the swimming pool and the staining is easily removed. Figure 1 Photo Courtesy of Nickel Institute Stainless steel can provide an outstanding com- bination of aesthetic appeal, corrosion resistance, strength, durability, and cleanability, and they are commonly used for a wide range of indoor and out- door pool applications, including ladders, handrails, diving platforms, slide assemblies, gutters, and ventilation systems. These components are fre- Figures 1, 2 and 3: Stainless steel quently still structurally sound and aesthetically swimming pool slide and water pleasing after more than 25 years of service. feature. Figure 3 Figure 2 Photo Courtesy of Nickel Institute However, this does not mean stainless steel is