The Amsterdam arena : a multifunctional stadium

After a brief description of the Amsterdam Arena stadium project this article describes some of the remarkable aspects at the structural design of the stadium. These are the retractable roof construction, the large distance between the expansion joints, the innovative way of taking floors, the span...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Structures and buildings 2000-11, Vol.140 (4), p.323-331
Main Authors: MANS, D. G, RODENBURG, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building structure
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Construction (buildings and works)
Exact sciences and technology
Recreation and sport facilities
Steel-concrete composite structure
Types of buildings
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Summary:After a brief description of the Amsterdam Arena stadium project this article describes some of the remarkable aspects at the structural design of the stadium. These are the retractable roof construction, the large distance between the expansion joints, the innovative way of taking floors, the span and the shape of be stand elements and last but not least be design-and-construct contract and organization.
ISSN:0965-0911
1751-7702
DOI:10.1680/stbu.2000.140.4.323