Notre-Dame of Paris : the beginning of the dismantling of the scaffolding begins Monday

The site, which was dormant during the suspension due to the coronavirus crisis, gradually resumed in late April. The final stage

The site, which was dormant during the suspension due to the coronavirus crisis, gradually resumed in late April.

The final phase of the delicate operation to dismantle the scaffolding of the tower of Notre-Dame de Paris, distorted by the heat of the fire, will begin on Monday, the public agency in charge of the restoration of the cathedral announced on Sunday.

“The spire of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral was undergoing restoration during the fire on April 15, 2019. The scaffolding installed for this operation withstood the collapse of the spire, but was distorted by the heat of the fire,” the public is reminded in a statement.

40,000 pieces, 200 tons

This scaffolding, composed of 40,000 pieces, 200 tons, “half of which are over 40 meters high”, was initially “consolidated and then surrounded by metal beams, on three levels to stabilize it and prevent any danger of collapse”. cites the same source.

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A second scaffolding was erected and starting Monday, “two teams of five cordistas take turns descending closer to the charred parts for cutting, using saws, swords, metal pipes connected to each other.” They will be evacuated with an 80-meter crane.

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“This operation will take place during the summer,” the statement said. The site, which was dormant during the suspension due to the coronavirus crisis, gradually resumed in late April.

Date of update: June 7, 2020, 4:58 p.m

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Source: newstars.edu.vn

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