Even innovative materials that appear on construction sites can degrade, either by these well-understood mechanisms or through exotic, sometimes surprising, reactions and processes. Steel â Corrosion is the most common and expensive form of material degradation for construction steels, including concrete reinforcement. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that the annual direct cost of corrosion in the United States is a staggering $276 billion.
Frappuccino is a trademarked line of blended coffee beverages sold by Starbucks. It consists of coffee blended with ice and various other ingredients, usually topped with whipped cream. Frappuccinos are also sold as bottled coffee beverages in stores and from vending machines.
Starbucks is fully embracing thisâthe spookiest time of yearâwith its new Zombie Frappuccino, a ghoulish green drink that delivers your favorite fall flavors. The neon green Frappuccino CrÃ¨me is tart apple and caramel flavored, while a pink whipped cream âbrainsâ topping is drizzled with red mocha syrup. You only have a few days to get your hands on a Zombie Frappuccino of your ownâthe limited-edition drink will be available from October 26 to 31.