The Crate Itself: Proven Design Techniques and Alternative Ideas Presented by PACIN (Packing nad Crate Information Network) 1996 AAM Pre-conference Workshop, Minneapolis MN Friday 3 May 1996, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Minneapolis Hilton This half-day workshop will address the function and design of the packing crate and proven techniques for safe transport of objects. Recent workshops and seminars have focused on the importance of the interior packing system. This workshop will explore the necessity of and requirements for the exterior crate that houses the interior packing. Panelists will talk about proven designs for 2-D and 3-D objects in the use of the conventional wooden crate, single shipment slat crates, and new alternative materials currently being researched and used. Material strength and durability, waterproofing, insulation, closure systems, handling hardware, and design for ease and safety during transport will also be discussed. Open to all AAM delegates. A supplemental handbook will be given to each delegate attending the workshop. This will contain an essay by each panelist, technical information and drawings to support their theories and designs, drawings of proven designs, as well as various technical and reference information and a materials distributors list. Make check payable to RC-AAM Pre-registration fee of $25 is required by 20 April 1996 No cash or credit cards accepted Receipt will be faxed or mailed upon payment Send check (in US dollars) to Brent Powell, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City MO 64111-1873; phone 816/751-1294; fax 816/561-7154. Include name, institution, address, phone and fax numbers. Please include country and city codes if non-U.S. fax number.