Scope of works performed
Lifting and tensioning of the cable net structureEquipment
56 SLU-330 and 24 SLU-120 strand jacks14 EHPS-32 MS pumps
Owner
Municipality of Bucharest, RomaniaClient
Max Bögl Romania S.R.LVSL Entity
VSL (Switzerland) Ltd.Heavy Lifting Department
Date
2011Project Description
Bucharest has a spectacular new National Arena, named after Romania`s famous female discus thrower, Lia Manoliu. One of the highlights of the 55,000 seat multifunctional arena is its very delicate filigree cable membrane roof.The outer roof permanently covers the seating area and the inner retractable roof constists of a translucent membrane that creates the atmosphere of an open-air stadium, even when closed.
VSL Heavy Lifting was contracted to lift and tension the cable net structure. The outer roof has three layers of radial calbles wiht diameters up to 135mm. They secure the two pressure rings, which are held apart by struts in the form of flying masts. The two layers of the inner roof are both connected to a single central node in the middle and to the two outside pressure rings.
The new National Arena opened on 7th of September 2011 for the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 qualifying game against France.
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