Evaluation and Repair of Wrought Iron and - Purdue e-Pubs ...

186Table B.1 Example Historic Wrought Iron Bridge Maintenance SurveyPurdue University Historic Wrought Iron Bridge Maintenance SurveyThe purpose of this survey is to compile methods used in the maintenance and repair of historic wrought ironbridges. Any information that is provided will be constructive and helpful in developing guidelines that will beused in Indiana to retrofit and repair these structures. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey andreturn it at your earliest convenience.1. In your state, are there any existing historic wrought iron bridges? yes no2. If yes, then approximately how many bridges are in your state/county? 0-10 11-20 21-40 41+3. Does your organization maintain any of the historic bridges? yes no4. Do you know of any historic wrought iron bridges on a city street, or park? yes no5. If yes, then please state where6. If your organization does maintain wrought iron bridges, then are formal maintenance and repairprocedures available? yes no7. If yes, then can these be provided? yes no8. Is heat straightening of wrought iron bridges permitted? yes no9. Is welding of wrought iron bridges permitted? yes no10. Are there procedures available for riveting or bolting wrought iron? yes no11. What inspection procedures are most commonly used when dealing with the historic wrought ironbridges?12. What procedures are used when a wrought iron bridge needs to be rated for load capacity?13. If you can think of any other important information that is relevant, then please provide it.Thank you very much for your time in completing this survey. If you would like a copy of the results of thissurvey then please note it here and provide a return address. yes noPlease Return to:Amy M. PiskorowskiSchool of Civil Engineering1284 Civil Engineering BuildingWest Lafayette, IN 47904-1284If you have any questions you can contact Ms. Piskorowski at: piskoroa@purdue.edu