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Tower Bridge Maintenance – Steel, Hydraulics & Paint
A practical overview of how the bridge is kept safe and beautiful: inspections, corrosion control, and hydraulic servicing.
11/26/2025
12 min read
Routine Tasks
- Structural Inspections: Check rivets, plates, and fatigue.
- Hydraulic Service: Monitor pressure, leaks, seals.
- Paint Cycles: Anti-corrosion primers + topcoats.
- Deck & Walkways: Surface care, drainage clear.
Conservation Ethic
Minimal intervention, thorough documentation, and reversibility guide modern practice.
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Maintenance Matrix
| Area | Task | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelwork | Visual + NDT sampling | Annual / multi-year | UT/MT where indicated |
| Hydraulics | Pressure, seals, fluids | Scheduled | OEM tolerances |
| Paint | Spot repair; full cycles | Multi-year | Primer + mid + top |
| Walkways | Surface, drainage | Seasonal | Slip resistance checks |
Paint System (Typical)
- Surface prep to standard (e.g., Sa 2½ equivalent).
- Zinc-rich primer → epoxy mid-coat → polyurethane topcoat.
- Colorways maintain the heritage palette.
Lifecycle View
Small, predictive interventions avoid expensive overhauls. Sensor data and inspections create a condition-based plan.
Bottom Line
Maintenance preserves both movement and memory—mechanics and masonry need equal care.
O autorze
Conservation Notes Editor
Ten przewodnik powstał, abyś mógł mądrze i spokojnie doświadczyć Tower Bridge — z jasnym tempem, lepszym czasem i kontekstem, który ożywia każdy nit i mechanizm.
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maintenance
inspection
hydraulics
paint
walkways
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