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I assume the Statue of Liberty crumbles without maintenance because of deterioration .
Is there a passage inside to the top of the torch and the crown?I have never visited. So I don't know about the inside of the statue.
Do repairers climb up the torch and the crown? Or do they use the helicopter?
Have you ever seen them or watched them on TV?
Thank you very much for the excellent answers!
Answer
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Before the major restoration work done for her 100th birthday in 1986, the statue of liberty was quite neglected. Though she had had maintainence on her before that time, it was quite limited.
in 1980, they realized she was in a bit of trouble, so they researched and surveyed every last bit of her, to see what needed attention.
One of the most major parts needing attention, besides the torch, was her inner support framework, which consists of about 1800 bars called armature bars, making up a 'web' which is attached to the outer skin of copper with saddles- peices of metal which wrap over the armature bar, and riveted 3 times on either side to the copper
these were made of iron origionally. iron rusts over time, and this is what happened to these armature bars. They had realized when building her that this would happen, so as a measure to prevent it, put asbestos in the gap between the saddles and the copper where it is rivetted. Only over time, this too had deteriorated, causing the statue potentially a real problem!
In 1984/5 one by one, all these armature bars and saddles were taken off- in different places to ensure the statues skin was still supported at all times- they made new stainless steel bars to replicate the iron ones, and reattached them to her
They also replaced the iron rods going to the armature bars from the main central pilon - as these were iron aswell.
The main pilon is still iron, and original
Is there a passage inside to the crown and torch? Yes there is!
There is a double helix spiral staircase that runs inside the main pilon from the top of the pedestal (thing she stands on) up to her crown.
At the top stop off point (there are 5 along they way of the staircase to allow visitors to admire the inner structure, whilst having a much needed break, there is a platform- this is at shoulder height, in where her sleeve is- and a locked door. Behind the door is a 54 rung ladder, which leads to the torch.
People do maintain the interior of the statue, checking on a regular basis that everything is as it should be.
The torch has visitors now and then - the maintainence crew, who will change the torch light bulbs when necessary, and check the flame for lightning damage. Being copper, she attracts quite a bit of lightning, which can leave scorch marks on the gold flame.
The outside of the statue needs little maintainence.There was some done in the 80s restoration, which included replacing the entire torch, the end of her nose, the side of her eye, a bit under her chin, the end of one of the ringlets of hair, and repositioning one of the spikes on her crown so it didn't continue to dig a hole in her arm, and repairing that hole.
Thats why if you notice on a picture of todays Lady Liberty, one of the spikes is in an uneven position on her crown (2nd on the left)
In many ways the interior structure is just as interesting as the outside. People come to see the outside and often neglect to properly look at the inside.but really it is mavellous.
Take a look at these pictures!
the staircase to the crown
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/files/storyphotos/stli_spiral_staircase.jpg
Stairs again, with a better view of the main pilon
http://z.about.com/d/gonyc/1/0/M/C/IMG_0217.jpg
Interior of her face, before attachment
http://www.endex.com/gf/buildings/liberty/solpix/construction/SOL%20face3a.cx.jpg
Drawing of the crown space an how it is accessed
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/1060/10121177.JPG
The 'web' of armature bars, saddles, and supports going to the main pilon
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01407/Inside-Statue-Libe_1407750i.jpg
Can you spot that uneven spike?
http://www.empire.state.ny.us/nyviews/newyorkcity/images/Statue%20of%20Liberty.jpg
Old torch with maintainence crew checking the flame
http://www.bdonline.co.uk/Pictures/468xAny/i/e/r/Statue_of_Liberty_to_16B054.jpg
Old torch now in the museum for all to see
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/NYC_old_torch.jpg
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Before the major restoration work done for her 100th birthday in 1986, the statue of liberty was quite neglected. Though she had had maintainence on her before that time, it was quite limited.
in 1980, they realized she was in a bit of trouble, so they researched and surveyed every last bit of her, to see what needed attention.
One of the most major parts needing attention, besides the torch, was her inner support framework, which consists of about 1800 bars called armature bars, making up a 'web' which is attached to the outer skin of copper with saddles- peices of metal which wrap over the armature bar, and riveted 3 times on either side to the copper
these were made of iron origionally. iron rusts over time, and this is what happened to these armature bars. They had realized when building her that this would happen, so as a measure to prevent it, put asbestos in the gap between the saddles and the copper where it is rivetted. Only over time, this too had deteriorated, causing the statue potentially a real problem!
In 1984/5 one by one, all these armature bars and saddles were taken off- in different places to ensure the statues skin was still supported at all times- they made new stainless steel bars to replicate the iron ones, and reattached them to her
They also replaced the iron rods going to the armature bars from the main central pilon - as these were iron aswell.
The main pilon is still iron, and original
Is there a passage inside to the crown and torch? Yes there is!
There is a double helix spiral staircase that runs inside the main pilon from the top of the pedestal (thing she stands on) up to her crown.
At the top stop off point (there are 5 along they way of the staircase to allow visitors to admire the inner structure, whilst having a much needed break, there is a platform- this is at shoulder height, in where her sleeve is- and a locked door. Behind the door is a 54 rung ladder, which leads to the torch.
People do maintain the interior of the statue, checking on a regular basis that everything is as it should be.
The torch has visitors now and then - the maintainence crew, who will change the torch light bulbs when necessary, and check the flame for lightning damage. Being copper, she attracts quite a bit of lightning, which can leave scorch marks on the gold flame.
The outside of the statue needs little maintainence.There was some done in the 80s restoration, which included replacing the entire torch, the end of her nose, the side of her eye, a bit under her chin, the end of one of the ringlets of hair, and repositioning one of the spikes on her crown so it didn't continue to dig a hole in her arm, and repairing that hole.
Thats why if you notice on a picture of todays Lady Liberty, one of the spikes is in an uneven position on her crown (2nd on the left)
In many ways the interior structure is just as interesting as the outside. People come to see the outside and often neglect to properly look at the inside.but really it is mavellous.
Take a look at these pictures!
the staircase to the crown
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/files/storyphotos/stli_spiral_staircase.jpg
Stairs again, with a better view of the main pilon
http://z.about.com/d/gonyc/1/0/M/C/IMG_0217.jpg
Interior of her face, before attachment
http://www.endex.com/gf/buildings/liberty/solpix/construction/SOL%20face3a.cx.jpg
Drawing of the crown space an how it is accessed
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/1060/10121177.JPG
The 'web' of armature bars, saddles, and supports going to the main pilon
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01407/Inside-Statue-Libe_1407750i.jpg
Can you spot that uneven spike?
http://www.empire.state.ny.us/nyviews/newyorkcity/images/Statue%20of%20Liberty.jpg
Old torch with maintainence crew checking the flame
http://www.bdonline.co.uk/Pictures/468xAny/i/e/r/Statue_of_Liberty_to_16B054.jpg
Old torch now in the museum for all to see
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/NYC_old_torch.jpg
What will the melbourne wicket be like for the 2nd test?
PROTEA
More suited to which team?
Weather for the duration of the match?
How is the pitch expected to perform?
Average runs in each innings?
Any other interesting stats?
Your predictions for the game?
Answer
Its apparently suited to fast bowlers. The curators have made it really bouncy and quick... the Aussies reportedly won't go with a spinner.
Weather predicted for the 5 days:
26th Dec FRI - A few showers, mostly sunny. 13°C / 30°C
27th Dec SAT - Late showers. Humid conditions. 19°C / 30°C
28th Dec SUN - Morning clouds then warm day. 17°C / 32°C
29th Dec MON - Light rain early then warm. 15°C / 28°C
30th Dec TUE - Sunny. 13°C / 30°C
Well watching the news, they reported that the pitch is suited to fast bowlers. So it will be very interesting to see who the battle between the South African bowling attack and Australian bowling attack.
Average runs should be around 300 in each innings.
Stats- Hayden averages over 100 at the MCG. He's under pressure so it will be interesting to see how he goes.
The Australian cricket team have always won a test match since 1999 at the MCG.
If what they say is right, and the pitch and conditions are for the fast bowlers, then I think it will be really hard to beat the South Africans. The South African batting is in really good form while the Australian top order is a worry. The South African bowling attack is more likely to take wickets too. So I reckon, if the weather is good, South Africa will also win this match and make it 2-0 in the series.
Its apparently suited to fast bowlers. The curators have made it really bouncy and quick... the Aussies reportedly won't go with a spinner.
Weather predicted for the 5 days:
26th Dec FRI - A few showers, mostly sunny. 13°C / 30°C
27th Dec SAT - Late showers. Humid conditions. 19°C / 30°C
28th Dec SUN - Morning clouds then warm day. 17°C / 32°C
29th Dec MON - Light rain early then warm. 15°C / 28°C
30th Dec TUE - Sunny. 13°C / 30°C
Well watching the news, they reported that the pitch is suited to fast bowlers. So it will be very interesting to see who the battle between the South African bowling attack and Australian bowling attack.
Average runs should be around 300 in each innings.
Stats- Hayden averages over 100 at the MCG. He's under pressure so it will be interesting to see how he goes.
The Australian cricket team have always won a test match since 1999 at the MCG.
If what they say is right, and the pitch and conditions are for the fast bowlers, then I think it will be really hard to beat the South Africans. The South African batting is in really good form while the Australian top order is a worry. The South African bowling attack is more likely to take wickets too. So I reckon, if the weather is good, South Africa will also win this match and make it 2-0 in the series.
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