Call for papers--ICOM-CC Metals Working Group Interim Meeting

Call for papers
Metal 2013
ICOM-CC Metals Working Group Interim Meeting

The next Interim Meeting of the Metal Working Group will be held in
Edinburgh, Scotland from September 16-20, 2013. Original papers are
invited for submission under the following themes:

Case Studies

    Challenges of conserving industrial heritage

    Assessment methodologies such as the application of scientific
    techniques to further understanding of metal objects or assist
    in their conservation

    Archaeological and historical metal conservation (from both
    terrestrial and marine contexts)

    Conservation of outdoor sculpture and architectural metalwork

    In situ conservation of large or complex objects

    Composite objects

    Conservation of architectural and military objects Research and
    Treatment Development

    Progress in conservation treatments such as stabilization
    techniques, cleaning, corrosion inhibitors, preventative
    conservation, risk management analysis

    New approaches in metal protection

    Conservation of wrought and cast iron

    Ethical considerations in conserving metals

    Documentation of metal objects and structures such as 3D reality
    capture, finite element analysis

Authors interested in presenting a paper, should submit an abstract
(400-600 words) by 1 August 2012.

Poster abstracts are due by 1 November 2012.

For more information about the conference, including how to
register, please visit

    <URL:http://www.metal2013.org>

Vanesa Gonzalez
Senior Outreach Officer
Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh EH9 1SH
+44 131 668 8917


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