Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to engineering students to attend the 2012 Iron & Steel Preservation Conference in Lansing, Michigan, March 5-6.
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On Saturday March 19 and Sunday, March 20, 2011, HPEF, APTNE, Columbia University, and the AIA Historic Resources Committee will present a Symposium on the Restoration of Cast and Wrought Iron. The one and one-half day event will feature sessions on the properties and appropriate treatment of historic cast and wrought iron, an evening reception [...]
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Lansing Community College has announced that it will be holding its Iron & Steel Preservation Conference again this year, March 5-6. Last year’s conference, funded in part through the PTT Grants Program, was a great hit with participants and led to the production of a series of informational materials and high quality training videos. NCPTT’s [...]
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The NCPTT 2010 Annual Report outlines research, training, and grant activities undertaken by the Center during FY2010.
NCPTT advances the application of science and technology to historic preservation. Working in the fields of archeology, architecture, landscape architecture and materials conservation, the Center accomplishes its mission through training, education, research, technology transfer and partnerships.
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In the restoration of historic metal structures engineers and preservationists are often confronted with the decision to repair or replace historic metals. The Preservation of Historic Iron and Steel in Bridges and Other Metal Structures project demonstrated an alternative to the destruction of important elements of the historic fabric and addressed the urgent need for greater awareness and more widespread expertise in preservation techniques for historic metals.
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For conservators working with iron, rust is always a consideration. In museum collections or in our homes, we easily encounter rusty fences, grates, car parts, artwork and collectibles. Iron oxide (commonly called rust) results from the natural oxidation of iron by oxygen. Some metals, like bronze, can form a protective layer of corrosion products called [...]
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The purpose of this event was to educate people about the differences in cast and wrought iron and preservation/restoration methods for each type of material. This workshop proved useful to anyone who cares for historic buildings, parks, or cemeteries.
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