faudiehard
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Post by faudiehard on Sept 11, 2007 10:25:38 GMT -5
There is 1 concern regarding an "erector-set" type of construction, that nobody has spoke of...How would it hold up under hurricane forced winds? Does anybody now what type of wind pressures a steel structure can withstand? I have had a little experience with wind pressure's regarding Dolphin Stadium, but that structure is obviously concrete. It would really blow (no pun intended) if we had our stadium built, only to have it destroyed 1 year later.
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Post by fauowls44 on Sept 11, 2007 10:36:42 GMT -5
I'm sure that the stadium for $60+ million would be built up to code. Lockhart has withstood multiple hurricanes and that look like it is the best quality construction.
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Post by Lm77 on Sept 11, 2007 12:36:19 GMT -5
I'm sure that the stadium for $60+ million would be built up to code. Lockhart has withstood multiple hurricanes and that look like it is the best quality construction. Lockhard is a relatively low structure, but it is steel. Most of it was added or renovated in 1998 for about $5 million. Before: After: Here's a list of some other steel stadiums: www.steelstadiums.com/clients.html
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faudiehard
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Post by faudiehard on Sept 11, 2007 16:30:51 GMT -5
I'm sure that the stadium for $60+ million would be built up to code. Lockhart has withstood multiple hurricanes and that look like it is the best quality construction. Lockhard is a relatively low structure, but it is steel. Most of it was added or renovated in 1998 for about $5 million. Before: After: Here's a list of some other steel stadiums: www.steelstadiums.com/clients.htmlThose are some great pics. I actually forgot the stadium use to look like that.
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Post by Talon on Sept 11, 2007 20:24:26 GMT -5
I still say they can save some buck by having Ft. Lauderdale donate the end zone and corner seating structures. Especially if they decide on a temp stadium. Hell thats gotta be 5-7,000 seats
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Post by fauowl09 on Sept 11, 2007 21:00:18 GMT -5
the endzone and corner seating at lockhart are complete bleachers, not even seats... that means MORE than 5-7,000... i'd say easily 10-12,000
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Post by Talon on Sept 12, 2007 12:09:36 GMT -5
that much better
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Post by prowler on Sept 12, 2007 18:12:49 GMT -5
I took the time to capture the Sun Belt stadiums, and how we would compare (I know FIU's will be different, but it gives an idea). I just want a stadium on campus. If it's 30,000 seat, so be it. As long as we can expand on it, it's cool.
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Post by owlfan1 on Sept 12, 2007 20:08:34 GMT -5
MTSU has a pretty nice stadium. It is fairly bare-bones, but it is still nice. I went to a game there a few years back and I was very impressed.
GO OWLS!!!
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Post by dusky256fc on Sept 12, 2007 20:48:18 GMT -5
Nice work prowler, thanks for the work.
At this point a 30K erector set seems pretty good to me since I think the alternative is nothing. With this BOT...baby steps is the only way.
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Post by walty12 on Sept 13, 2007 12:50:21 GMT -5
Its all about winning. I have been to awful enviornments at campuses with huge stadiums and I have been to incredible enviornments in small stadiums. The Orange Bowl is not a nice stadium but that place sure rocks harder than most others in the ACC. Just build the stadium so we feel like we are right on top of the field and can make some noise. Also, I kind of like the idea of 30,000 seats...I wouldn't mind if FAU tickets became hard to come by.
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