HiSCS implemented the maintenance works of spherical bearings supporting the steel shelter covering the famous archeological site in Akrotiri village of Santorini Island in Greece.

Based on the results of the inspection that took place in Dec 2024, all 94 spherical bearings installed at the footings of the shelter’s steel columns, were maintained for the upkeep of their functionality.

The task was intense considering working inside wells/confined spaces up to 7m deep, with volcanic ashes covering most of the areas and having the archeological site open to the public.

Dry cleaning of bearings, touch-up paintings to keep effective their anticorrosion protection, protective membranes patches, installation of crack-meters to monitor the propagation of cracks and other maintenance works took place.

In addition, after the accomplishment of the maintenance work, a routine inspection was performed by HiSCS Inspectors to evaluate the overall condition of bearings and assure their proper function.