A STUDY ON RETRACTABLE ROOF
OVERVIEW
What is a retractable roof?
It is a kinetic architectural element where the roof of suitable material can be mechanically deployed from open position to closed or extended position.
It is used in places where climate is either extreme
heat or cold or if the weather cannot be predicted. It is usually used for stadiums as the traditional outdoor game has to go on irrespective of the climate example: Amsterdam Arena , Wembley London.
It is also used at restaurants sometimes.
Methods of research used:
-Secondary research: Referencing from books, referencing from other peoples dissertation, online research,
study on already constructed stadiums and the mechanics.
-Primary research: observation of the location, case study,site visit, interview of the experts on the
structure and mechanism.
- Quantitative analysis on the climate of the site on each month, how much time it takes for the roof
to close and open according to each material.
-Qualitative analysis on the experience in the closed stadium if its good, how people breathe ,air flow,
lighting
Refrence
Everything.explained.today, (2015). Retractable roof explained. [online] Available at: http://everything.explained.today/Retractable_roof/ [Accessed 26 oct. 2015].
Miami Marlins, (2015). Retractable Roof Facts. [online] Available at: http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/mia/ballpark/retractable_roof_facts.jsp [Accessed 26 Oct. 2015].
OVERVIEW
What is a retractable roof?
It is a kinetic architectural element where the roof of suitable material can be mechanically deployed from open position to closed or extended position.
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| AMSTERDAM ARENA |
It is used in places where climate is either extreme
heat or cold or if the weather cannot be predicted. It is usually used for stadiums as the traditional outdoor game has to go on irrespective of the climate example: Amsterdam Arena , Wembley London.
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The
Mechanics - How it Moves
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•The concept behind how the roof moves
is similar to a locomotive train.
•The roof mechanization system that
moves the roof consists of transporters
each capable of supporting over million
pounds of load.
•The transporters are
equipped with wheels that
travel along parallel steel rails, similar to a locomotive.
•The roof mechanization is an
electrically powered traction drive system with motors
•The Roof Panels will be controlled by a
single roof operator from a control room located inside.
The control system allows the roof
panels to open or close with all three panels in motion simultaneously or a
single panel individually to provide partial shading to the field surface and
patrons.
Reason for research: was designing a stadium for thesis project and wanted to add a different element as it h
as never been implied in my country.Methods of research used:
-Secondary research: Referencing from books, referencing from other peoples dissertation, online research,
study on already constructed stadiums and the mechanics.
-Primary research: observation of the location, case study,site visit, interview of the experts on the
structure and mechanism.
- Quantitative analysis on the climate of the site on each month, how much time it takes for the roof
to close and open according to each material.
-Qualitative analysis on the experience in the closed stadium if its good, how people breathe ,air flow,
lighting
Refrence
Everything.explained.today, (2015). Retractable roof explained. [online] Available at: http://everything.explained.today/Retractable_roof/ [Accessed 26 oct. 2015].
Miami Marlins, (2015). Retractable Roof Facts. [online] Available at: http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/mia/ballpark/retractable_roof_facts.jsp [Accessed 26 Oct. 2015].
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