Abstract
The famous main tower of Ulm Minster contains a steel bell frame from 1897. Situated in the tower's medieval part, it was erected during the completion of the tower in the late 19th century as a substitute for an ancient wooden construction. The riveted steel structure of the bell frame shows a very efficient and, in its time, modern design. Due to heavy corrosion on the profiles and joints, a thorough restoration had to be carried out. With view on the exceptional qualities of the structure, one of the main goals was a maximum preservation of the original material as well as of the bell frame's general character and appearance. Based on a meticulous damage survey, it was possible to develop a restoration considering local damage as well as general structural shortcomings.
| Translated title of the contribution | Repair of the steel belfry in the ulm minster, Germany |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages | 428-436 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Volume | 80 |
| No | 6 |
| Specialist publication | Stahlbau |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |