A Sustainable Approach to Protect and Preserve Large Historic Vehicles
Authors: Saeed, K., Khan, Z., Nazir, H. and Hadfield, M.
Conference: Defence Heritage 2016 - 3rd International Conference on Defence Sites: Heritage and Future
Dates: 4 May 2016-6 May 2015
Publisher: Wessex Institute of Technology
Place of Publication: Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA, UK
Abstract:This paper highlights the development of a sustainable approach to protect and preserve large vehicles in the museum environment for their enhanced longevity with the focus on economic, environmental and societal impact. In this research various modes of failure linked directly or indirectly to the structural failures of large historic vehicles in the museum environment were identified, measured, and analysed. Based upon the research conducted; A frame-work to retard structural failures and in-situ condition monitoring has been proposed with an objective to prolong structural longevity cost effectively. This is the first evidence based research carried out in this field and is directly linked to the development of a new conservation facility, further research, research grants and installation of environmental & corrosion condition monitoring system within The Tank Museum United Kingdom.
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