1. Christophe Maggi
Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (IRPA-KIK), Belgium
Online paper: Iron reinforcements in the medieval and modern attics of Belgium
Abstract: This paper explores iron reinforcement of timber roofs in Belgium
Questions: christophe.maggi@kikirpa.be
2. Aleksandra Kosykh
Brandenburg University of Technology, Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany
Online paper: Building with Iron in Eighteenth-Century Tula: The Armory Capital of Russia and Its Iron Roofs
Abstract: This paper explores 18th century iron roofs in Russia
Questions: aleksandra.kosykh@b-tu.de
3. Katerina Maria Chalvatzi
ETH Zurich, Institute of Conservation and Building Archaeology (IDB)
Online paper: Early iron in Theatre Construction: the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris
Abstract: Paper detailing the use of iron to create the roofs and hollow pts for the vaults of a theatre in Paris constructed in the 1780s
Questions: chalvatzi@arch.ethz.ch
4. Tom F. Peters
Emeritus Professor, Lehigh University, Penn., USA
Online paper: Louis Bruyère’s innovative iron bridges and their contribution to the development of modern iron construction
Abstract: Paper detailing Louis Bruyère’s innovative use of iron to create bridges 1790-1830
Questions: tomfpeters@gmail.com
5. Bernard Espion
BATir Dept, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Construction Histories Brussels (CHsB) Joint ULB-VIB Research Group, Belgium
Online paper: Iron bridges in Belgium before 1853
Abstract: Paper looking an iron suspension, arched and trussed bridges in Belgium 1830-1853
Questions: bernard.espion@ulb.ac.be
6. Dermot. O’Dwyer
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Online paper: The development in the design of beams from 1820 - 1860
Abstract: Paper tracing the discussions around the mathematical modelling of forces in beams in the United Kingdom 1820-1860
Questions: dwodwyer@tcd.ie
7. Stéphane Sire
University of Brest
Muriel Ragueneau
SNCF Réseau, La Plaine Saint-Denis, France
Abstract: Paper that provides a description of an iron bridge in Brest, France built in 1861 and how it was repaired in the 1930s using welded joints.
Questions: stephane.sire@univ-brest.fr
8. Sara E. Wermiel
Boston University and MIT, Mass., USA
Online paper: Introduction of the Rolled I-beam in the U.S.A. in the 1850s, Revisited
Abstract: This paper discusses the first two ironworks to roll I-beams in the U.S. in the 1850s
Questions: swermiel@mit.edu
9. Iva Stoyanova
Independent Researcher
Abstract: This paper examines the construction of the famous glazed roof of the Galleria in Milan as it was constructed in 1867 and as repaired in the 1980s
Questions: iva.stoyanova@polimi.it
10. Kilian Wolf
Technical University of Munich, Germany
Online paper: Rautennetze by Emil Hünnebeck – steel lamella roofs of the interwar period
Abstract: This paper looks at a particular form of steel lamella roof based on a rhombic-based pattern patented by Hünnebeck used in the period 1924-1935
Questions: kilian.wolf@tum.de
11. Valentin Gillet
ETH Zürich, Switzerland
Online paper: An iron-mounted stoneware façade in Paris: Charles Klein’s apartment building at rue Claude-Chahu 9
Abstract: This paper examines façade to a concrete frame building consisting of stoneware held on an iron armature in 1920s Paris
Questions: gillet@arch.ethz.ch
12. Jørgen Burchardt
Musuem Vestfyn, Denmark
Online paper: The Wire Nails Revolution: The History 1898-2000
Abstract: This paper examines the development of wire nails in the period specified (1898-2000) but with reference to earlier developments, focusing on Northern Europe and Scandinavia
Questions: jorgen.burchardt@mail.dk
13. John McGuinness
Research Student, University of West London
Online paper: The use of light-weight steel sections etc. in low status housing in England
Abstract: This paper provides a survey of lightweight steel housing in the UK from c.1900-1950s
Questions: johnmcg41@outlook.com
14. Stefania Mornati
University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Online paper: Construction and Business Industrialization in Italy in the Second Post-War Period: the FEAL
Abstract: This paper looks at the buildings systems created by contractor FEAL operating in Italy from 1945-1970
Questions: mornati@uniroma2.it
15. Francesco Spada
University of Calabria, Italy
Online paper: Aspects of constructive innovation in the activity of the Società Generale Immobiliare (SGI) in Italy (1950s-1970s)
Abstract: This paper looks at the buildings systems created by contractor Società Generale Immobiliare (SGI) operating in Italy from 1950s-1970s
Questions: spada688@gmail.com
16. Elke Nagel
Strebewerk. Architekten GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
Online paper: Made from steel. Good as gold? The 1950s detached steel houses by MAN in Germany
Abstract: This paper looks at the prefabricated houses produced by the MAN company in Germany in the 1950s
Questions: elke.nagel@strebewerk.de