Superdome Roof Open

The stadium roof may appear to rotate open but it s an optical illusion the roof opens by the movement of eight petals that slide open in a straight line.

Superdome roof open.

The damaged roof did not leak. The louisiana superdome opened in 1975 and was constructed with a polyurethane foam roof. Plans were drawn up in 1967 by the new orleans modernist architectural firm of curtis and davis and the building opened as the louisiana superdome in 1975. Photo by nationwide photographers.

The best foam coating at the time was very brittle and in the late 1970 s a massive hail storm with golf ball sized hail caused small dents in the foam which resulted in small narrow circles of exposed foam 1mm wide. In the last 48 hours the roof has closed and it looks incredible. 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. Mercedes benz stadium roof close timelapse.

The planned 450 million renovation was unveiled earlier this year giving a glimpse of the stadium s future. The superdome was built to withstand most natural catastrophes. The 1975 superdome has survived its engineering. Below is a comprehensive listing of floor plans venue specifications and service order forms for your reference.

The superdome is getting a makeover and that includes a new do and likely as new name. A new orleans landmark the iconic mercedes benz superdome has a new high performance white roof with a guaranteed 20 year long service life. The asm global sales and event services personnel stand ready to assist you in planning all logistics of your programming at the mercedes benz superdome. It has been described as the world s largest domed structure measuring the interior floor area.

Each of the moving petals cantilever approximately 200 feet inwards towards the center of the stadium and provide a roof covering when the petals are in the closed position. Fixed dome construction fell from popularity in the 1990s and several other domed stadiums have closed.