Rising 630 feet above the Mississippi River, St. Louis’s Gateway Arch stands as a modern structure that memorializes the city’s place in American history. The arch symbolizes two important aspects of the American spirit: the adventurous bravery evident in the numerous travelers who headed West through St. Louis and the technical prowess of designers, builders, and welders who constructed the monument.
The iconic Gateway Arch is just one structure that would not exist without the invention and evolution of modern welding techniques. In this blog, we’ll examine five significant structures made possible by welding. Continue reading “5 Significant Structures That Required Welding in Their Construction”