М.Н. Ершов, А.С. Корчуков
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Reconstruction-restoration of Shukhov radio tower
in Moscow: myths and facts
© M.N. Ershov, A.S. Korchukov
National Research University Moscow State University of Civil Engineering,
Moscow, 129337, Russia
Wide controversy accompanies the problem of restoration of Shukhov radio tower in
Moscow. Incomplete information and incompetence create myths that need to be refuted,
to really save the tower.
Keywords:
Shukhov radio tower in Moscow; reconstruction; restoration; conservation;
crevice corrosion; authenticity.
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