Baseball caps: Fans looking skyward at tall pop flies at some baseball games might be greeted with an unsettling sight-the stadium's roof chugging along at 1ft/s, closing before their eyes

Article Abstract:

Two new stadiums in Houston and Seattle will feature roofs in sections that can open and close. The Safeco Field design in Seattle features roof sections that move along rails extending beyond the east wall of the park, so that when it is open, the sections are not visible to the spectators. The Ballpark at Union Station in Houston will feature box trusses that pitch slightly in their center, and the left field wall will slide open.

Roofs

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Japanese arena expands as needed

Article Abstract:

This article reports on the design and construction of the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo. The arena is a 15,000 ton block, 218 feet tall, and is modifiable to host all entertainment and sports activities.

Innovations, Buildings and facilities, Outdoor recreation, Tokyo, Japan, Arena theater

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Stadium roof features cable-stay design

Article Abstract:

This article reports about the cable-stayed roof being installed at the Toyota City Stadium in Toyota City. The structure will be seismic proof.

Installation, Safety and security measures, Earthquake resistant design, Cable structures

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