The mercedes benz superdome in new orleans is immense in both its size and its impact on the american sports and entertainment scene.
Superdome roof structure.
Its steel frame covers a 13 acre 5 3 ha expanse and the 273 foot 83 m dome is made of a lamellar multi ringed frame and has a diameter of 680 feet 207 m making it the largest fixed domed structure in the world.
The superdome is getting a makeover and that includes a new do and likely as new name.
A short documentary on the dome s.
The superdome has 3 750 metal panels for a total of 9 7 acres in roof area.
Workers prepare to weld in more roof panels.
The mercedes benz superdome is arguably the state s most recognizable landmark.
And as a testament to its durability and resourcefulness it s truly the last dome standing because few if any of today s modern roof structures are actually called domes the mercedes benz.
The superdome roof is nearly 10 acres in area.
It has been described as the world s largest domed structure measuring the interior floor area.
The planned 450 million renovation was unveiled earlier this year giving a glimpse of the stadium s future.
Shortly after hurricane katrina in 2005 trahan architects was selected to be the lead architect and managing partner of the team that restored the iconic superdome on an accelerated schedule allowing it to reopen on september 25 2006 under budget and ahead of schedule with a total cost of over 200 million.
The superdome was built to withstand most natural catastrophes.
From the superdome fl oor the roof reaches 273 feet.
The area of the roof is 9 7 acres or 440 000 square feet.
The louisiana superdome polyurethane foam roof under construction.
Architects call it a squircle.
The superdome roof.
But according to a source who passed back and forth and back and forth by a closed door meeting he swears he heard the muffled discussion say the state is gearing up for a new sponsor to take.
Fixed dome construction fell from popularity in the 1990s and several other domed stadiums have closed.
While the superdome s outer dimensions are circular the stands at field level are a mixture of a square and a circle.
Spray foam creates a seamless monolithic barrier both water proofing and insulating.
The sugar bowl and new orleans bowl.
The 1975 superdome has survived its engineering.
The roof was estimated to be able to withstand winds with speeds of up to 200 mph 320 km h but flood waters could still possibly reach the second level 20 feet 6 1 m from the ground making the structure an unreliable shelter in severe rain and wind.
