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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
OCTOBER
2014
PROJECTS AND CONTRACTS
The R11-million pavilion, which offi-
cially opened in mid-2013,boasts a
seating capacity for 1 220 spectators.
The roof structure at Bridgton Pavilion is a
unique characteristic seldom seen outside of
the South Africa's city stadiums, states SMEC
South Africa section manager for commercial
and industrial development Marius Mostert.
"The structure is a triangular tapering
tubular truss system that cantilevers off the
concrete frame. It was chosen because of the
self-stabilising triangular shape of the trusses,
which are prone to force reversal in wind
conditions that generate both tension and
compression forces on the steel members.
Circular hollow sections were identified as the
most suitable compression steel members, due
to the symmetry of the section and the highest
radius of gyration for its mass,” he explains.
The Bridgton Sports Pavilion, constructed
to overlook the pre-existing rugby and cricket
fields, also features changing rooms, referee
facilities and meeting rooms beneath the
grandstand. Mostert adds: "The concrete
construction of the grandstand was
designed to maximise the use of local skills
and labour on the project, thereby adding
even greater value to the local community."
Mostert states that a strong working
relationship between all parties involved in
the project ensured that all challenges were
swiftly overcome. "The synergetic collaboration
between the client, the professional team, main
contractor, steel contractor and steel detailers
all came together to result in the completion
ofthis impressive structure within specified
deadlines and budgets," he concludes.
The roof structure at Bridgton Pavilion is a unique characteristic seldom seen outside of the South
Africa's city stadiums.
The impressive 'stadium-
style' roof structure that
is recognised as a unique
feature of the recently
completed Bridgton Sports
Pavilion in Oudtshoorn,
Western Cape, was designed
and constructed by
internationally-recognised
consultancy firm SMEC.
WORLD-CLASS ROOF
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