Title:
Olympic Oval--Beauty on a Budget
Author(s):
W. Barry Lester
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
9
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
10-18
Keywords:
arches; long span; precast concrete; recreational facilities; roofs; stadiums; structural design; Design
DOI:
Date:
8/1/1987
Abstract:
The design and construction of the Olympic Oval--the first indoor speedskating oval in the world for the 1988 Winter Olympics--is described. Particular emphasis is given to the design of its long-span roof structure, which is a unique system of interacting segmental precast concrete arches.