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From the very beginning of the project, a partial replacement of the support structure was excluded due to the consistently serious and partly severe corrosion.
The new structure differs from the old one in visual as well as material and technical terms: on the lower section cross beams have been dispensed with whilst using massive rectangular steel tubes. Furthermore, the used CNS standard stainless steel is particularly corrosion resistant and durable.
Auguste Rodin
Occasion for the Restoration
Restoration Concept
Stage 1
The placement of the support construction
The mounting of the support construction
Securing the support construction to the Gate
Drilling of the base
Cutting of the base and lifting
Movement of the structure by means of chain hoists
View of the back of the monument
Stage 2
Cleaning and conservation of the front of the Gate
Initial tests
Methodologies for the exposure of the metal
Stabilization with Incralac®
Touch-ups
Protective layer
The «Battista» Example
Stage 3
Measures undertaken on the back side
The support structure
The substitution of the lower support structure and frame
Transportation
The building of the transportation frame
Moving The Gates of Hell on to a low bed trailer
