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University Hall Renovation

FRESH STEEL BEAMS REINFORCE UNIVERSITY HALL RENOVATION

Photos courtesy of Cameron Walters

In collaboration with Kettelhut Construction Inc., Purdue University has set its sights on restoring and renovating the West Lafayette campus’ oldest structure, University Hall. Originally constructed in 1877, this historic building has long been integral to Purdue’s history. Included in these photographs are the first steps being taken toward an exciting new chapter in University Hall’s story.
A mobile truck crane hoists the structural steel columns sections into University Hall’s respective predetermined roof openings.
A mobile truck crane hoists the structural steel columns sections into University Hall’s respective predetermined roof openings.
An ironworker stabilizes the iron column as it is hoisted up to be threaded through University Hall. Green and purple slings are used to make the column fall vertically while a rope tied around the column allows workers to guide it safely through the building’s four stories.
An ironworker stabilizes the iron column as it is hoisted up to be threaded through University Hall. Green and purple slings are used to make the column fall vertically while a rope tied around the column allows workers to guide it safely through the building’s four stories.
A common blind lift in which the operator cannot see the load once it has passed over the roof and much follow verbal cues via radio from workers atop and inside the building. The ball and hook must be small enough to pass through University Hall as the column descends its gutted stories.
A common blind lift in which the operator cannot see the load once it has passed over the roof and much follow verbal cues via radio from workers atop and inside the building. The ball and hook must be small enough to pass through University Hall as the column descends its gutted stories.
An ironworker, properly anchored to the building to protect from potential falls, receives the column and helps guide it through the first roof opening. As the column lowers, other ironworkers dot each floor to help guide the heavy structural implant to its final destination.
An ironworker, properly anchored to the building to protect from potential falls, receives the column and helps guide it through the first roof opening. As the column lowers, other ironworkers dot each floor to help guide the heavy structural implant to its final destination.
The ground floor column welded to the upper first floor column rests securely in its new University Hall home. Eventually, the floor will be patched, temporary lifting brackets removed, and loose column collar lowered to conceal the weld mark.
The ground floor column welded to the upper first floor column rests securely in its new University Hall home. Eventually, the floor will be patched, temporary lifting brackets removed, and loose column collar lowered to conceal the weld mark.
Ground floor columns bolted and welded into their final locations. After the structural steel is in place, the area is plumbed, bolts tightened to specified torque and, eventually, the diamond shaped holes filled in with concrete.
Ground floor columns bolted and welded into their final locations. After the structural steel is in place, the area is plumbed, bolts tightened to specified torque and, eventually, the diamond shaped holes filled in with concrete.