Iron & Steel Preservation Conference (ISPC)
"Historic wrought iron and steel truss bridges that were fabricated between 1850 and 1950 are rapidly being replaced today with new concrete or steel bridges, primarily because of the lack of knowledge in the restoration of historic metals," explains Vern Mesler, Technical Careers Adjunct Faculty in welding. "We need to develop expertise in preserving the original materials by combining modern technology such as electric arc welding with historic methods like hot riveting." This conference will provide hands-on experience in those technologies.
View our videos of Restoration and Preservation of Historic Metals
- The Hot Riveting process with a field rivet hammer
- Pad Welding for section loss in historic steel and wrought iron
- Methods for Rivet Removal
- Pack Rust Removal from historic metal structures
- Heat Straightening for steel and wrought iron
- Welding processes for the restoration of Cast Iron
May 2011 ISPC
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Applied Manufacturing Technologies
West Campus Room 103
Phone: (517) 483-5338
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