Stadium and Arena Design (Stadium Engineering)
Ice Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-7277-5790-6 (ISBN)
Stadium and Arena Design recognises the importance of the multidisciplinary approach required to design, build and run modern, international stadiums. Bringing together a broad range of knowledge from specialists in each of the key areas of stadium and arena design, this book provides up-to-date, practical guidance for professionals in the field, researchers and students.
Building on the success of the award-winning Stadium Engineering, this second edition has been fully updated for the contemporary demands of the sporting facilities industry. Stadium and Arena Design begins with a tour through the evolution of stadium design from the Eighth Century BC to present-day achievements in sporting arenas, including the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. Coverage includes in-depth analysis and explanation of all aspects of design and construction, from site appraisal and material technologies to crowd circulation and signage. New and updated chapters to this edition include topics such as sustainable design, artificial and natural turf and retractable roofs.
Stadium and Arena Design:
provides expanded guidance and detailed, technical information on all aspects of the planning, design, operation and maintenance of stadiums
offers a range of global case studies and good practice focusing on innovation and emerging technologies
delivers a truly cross-disciplinary perspective and promotes a collaborative approach through the design and construction processes
includes bibliographies and links to a wealth of additional information in this exciting field.
With contributions from across the industry and a wide range of case studies including Wimbledon Centre Court, UK, Beijing Olympic Stadium, China and Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, UAE, Stadium and Arena Design is an essential reference for all construction professionals and practitioners involved in the design, construction and evaluation of stadiums internationally.
I. PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Evolution of Stadium and Arena Engineering Integrating Stadium Developments into Existing Urban Environments Symbiosis and Advanced Technologies II. SPECIALIST SKILLS Stadium Site Appraisal Stadium Circulation: Transport planning and crowd control Engineering Secure Stadia Blast Engineering in Stadia Stadium Fire Safety Design Stadium Signage Dynamics of Stadium Structures Stadium Acoustics Stadium Refurbishment, Investigation and Repair III. ELEMENTS OF CONSTRUCTION Visualisation and Design Tools in Stadium Development Concrete Technology in Stadia Development Formwork for Precast/Prestressed Stadium Components Steel in Stadium Engineering Facade Engineering Lightweight Structures IV. CASE STUDIES Case study: American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, UK Case study: London Olympic Stadium, UK Case study: Beijing Olympic Stadium URLs Case study: Marlin's Park retractable roof, Miami Case study: Velociudad Speedcity Circuit Case Study: West Haymarket Arena, Nebraska Case study: Pune International Cricket Stadium
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.6.2015 |
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Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 219 x 276 mm |
Themenwelt | Technik ► Architektur |
Technik ► Bauwesen | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7277-5790-3 / 0727757903 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7277-5790-6 / 9780727757906 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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