New Scoreboard - Construction Progress

[DKW 86 7,407]

More fun with photoshop ...

Anyone else getting the feeling that this thing may be too big?

I mean there are going to be some awfully strong winds blowing against that scoreboard in a storm.

Just call me a worrier, but that is one awesomely oversized scoreboard.

[cooltigger21 0]

More fun with photoshop ...

Anyone else getting the feeling that this thing may be too big?

I mean there are going to be some awfully strong winds blowing against that scoreboard in a storm.

Just call me a worrier, but that is one awesomely oversized scoreboard.

There is no such thing as a video screen that's too big. Seriously though, I'm sure the engineering has taken all that into account.

[IronMan70 3,277]

I had a few of those same thoughts myself. When you look at that pic earlier in the thread of the Jaguars new jumbotron, you can see triangular support columns behind it, from ground level to the top, spaced out over the entire length. After you see something like that, it does give you pause when you see the last 3 sections on either end of ours without vertical support behind it going from the top to ground level.

It could be the shearing strength of this design has something to do with the angles and placement of all those cross beams. Maybe one of our structural engineering students can shed some light on it for us.

[WDE_OxPx_2010 5,287]

I had a few of those same thoughts myself. When you look at that pic earlier in the thread of the Jaguars new jumbotron, you can see triangular support columns behind it, from ground level to the top, spaced out over the entire length. After you see something like that, it does give you pause when you see the last 3 sections on either end of ours without vertical support behind it going from the top to ground level.

It could be the shearing strength of this design has something to do with the angles and placement of all those cross beams. Maybe one of our structural engineering students can shed some light on it for us.

Jaguars board had to sustain hurricane winds in the structure. Ours doesn't.

[WarTiger 3,896]

I had a few of those same thoughts myself. When you look at that pic earlier in the thread of the Jaguars new jumbotron, you can see triangular support columns behind it, from ground level to the top, spaced out over the entire length. After you see something like that, it does give you pause when you see the last 3 sections on either end of ours without vertical support behind it going from the top to ground level.

It could be the shearing strength of this design has something to do with the angles and placement of all those cross beams. Maybe one of our structural engineering students can shed some light on it for us.

Jaguars board had to sustain hurricane winds in the structure. Ours doesn't.

actually ours does too. There's been hurricane force winds in Auburn when a storm lands on the gulf coast from say Biloxi to tallahassee.

[The Plainsman 948]

No way we have not done proper studies. Quit worrying folks.

[DKW 86 7,407]

No way we have not done proper studies. Quit worrying folks.

And... the Titanic was built by professionals, and the Ark was built by amateurs...

[augrad68 165]

No way we have not done proper studies. Quit worrying folks.

And... the Titanic was built by professionals, and the Ark was built by amateurs...

The Ark had the best higher management involved.

[RunInRed 16,349]

[The Plainsman 948]

No way we have not done proper studies. Quit worrying folks.

And... the Titanic was built by professionals, and the Ark was built by amateurs...

The Ark had the best higher management involved.

Indeed!

[RunInRed 16,349]

Keith Neibuhr posted some photos today ...

[tgr4lfe 220]

I had a few of those same thoughts myself. When you look at that pic earlier in the thread of the Jaguars new jumbotron, you can see triangular support columns behind it, from ground level to the top, spaced out over the entire length. After you see something like that, it does give you pause when you see the last 3 sections on either end of ours without vertical support behind it going from the top to ground level.

It could be the shearing strength of this design has something to do with the angles and placement of all those cross beams. Maybe one of our structural engineering students can shed some light on it for us.

Jaguars board had to sustain hurricane winds in the structure. Ours doesn't.

actually ours does too. There's been hurricane force winds in Auburn when a storm lands on the gulf coast from say Biloxi to tallahassee.

I worked in emergency management in Lee County for almost 5 years, about the strongest winds we ever saw were in the 80-100 mph range from hurricanes and/or supercell thunderstorms. Of course, there is chance for greater winds than that, i.e. Tornadic winds so they are accounting for those I'm sure by the looks of this structure. It is mind blowing how huge this board is going to be!!

[IronMan70 3,277]

Keith even got the comparison shot I was looking for earlier, cool.

May 8th, 2015- RunInRed, page 30.

May 31, 2015- Keith Neibuhr 247

[AuCivilEng1 10,994]

It's hilarious that everyone is worrying about the screen getting blown away during storms. No way they drop 9-10 mil on this thing without knowing that it'll outlast storms. Anytime you build a structure this big there will be risks, but the risks are so minimal that the ends justify the means. Let's just enjoy having something new and advanced. I'm personally looking forward to a split screen of us winning and Bama getting beat by Arky or something.

[au_bsci_04 407]

So now everyone can see that there are vertical supports past the center structure and this is not a cantilever. We good now?

[DKW 86 7,407]

It's hilarious that everyone is worrying about the screen getting blown away during storms. No way they drop 9-10 mil on this thing without knowing that it'll outlast storms. Anytime you build a structure this big there will be risks, but the risks are so minimal that the ends justify the means. Let's just enjoy having something new and advanced. I'm personally looking forward to a split screen of us winning and Bama getting beat by Arky or something.

[RunInRed 16,349]

[IronMan70 3,277]

au_bsci_04, Posted Today, 01:31 PM:

So now everyone can see that there are vertical supports past the center structure and this is not a cantilever. We good now ?

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Uh no.

I can't speak for DKW86 but for me it was an academic question, never a worry. We all knew it wasn't a cantilever since it rested on the existing columns, that wasn't the question.

The tower provides backing support (horizontal shear) from the top to ground level. In addition, the horizontal members angled at 45 degrees on either side of the tower to the panel deck (pic I posted, #464 above), provide a certain degree of shear support for those sections.

However, the outer 3 sections on either end have no backing support such as a column or structure behind them from the top down to ground level. I am actually curious about that.

So far, in response we have heard, "don't worry" (I'm not) or "they wouldn't spend millions" (thank you) or "it doesn't have to withstand a hurricane" (dunno). But, I'm actually looking for something a little more specific than that. Hopefully one of our engineers can provide a more technical answer.

The academic question is:

What gives the structure the required horizontal shearing support on the outer sections of the panel deck (especially closer to the ends) to be able to withstand the highest wind conditions used in their model ?

[AU-24 3,063]

au_bsci_04, Posted Today, 01:31 PM:

So now everyone can see that there are vertical supports past the center structure and this is not a cantilever. We good now ?

===========================================================================================

Uh no.

I can't speak for DKW86 but for me it was an academic question, never a worry. We all knew it wasn't a cantilever since it rested on the existing columns, that wasn't the question.

The tower provides backing support (horizontal sheer) from the top to ground level. In addition, the horizontal members angled at 45 degrees on either side of the tower to the panel deck (pic I posted, #464 above), provide a certain degree of sheer support for those sections.

However, the outer 3 sections on either end have no backing support such as a column or structure behind them from the top down to ground level. I am actually curious about that.

So far, in response we have heard, "don't worry" (I'm not) or "they wouldn't spend millions" (thank you) or "it doesn't have to withstand a hurricane" (dunno). But, I'm actually looking for something a little more specific than that. Hopefully one of our engineers can provide a more technical answer.

The academic question is:

What gives the structure the required horizontal sheer support on the outer sections of the panel deck (especially closer to the ends) to be able to withstand the highest wind conditions used in their model ?

It's obvious to me, between your engineering and financial info, you are way to intelligent for this board. Lol! I enjoy reading your posts, please keep it up!

[AUbritt 611]

au_bsci_04, Posted Today, 01:31 PM:

So now everyone can see that there are vertical supports past the center structure and this is not a cantilever. We good now ?

===========================================================================================

Uh no.

I can't speak for DKW86 but for me it was an academic question, never a worry. We all knew it wasn't a cantilever since it rested on the existing columns, that wasn't the question.

The tower provides backing support (horizontal sheer) from the top to ground level. In addition, the horizontal members angled at 45 degrees on either side of the tower to the panel deck (pic I posted, #464 above), provide a certain degree of sheer support for those sections.

However, the outer 3 sections on either end have no backing support such as a column or structure behind them from the top down to ground level. I am actually curious about that.

So far, in response we have heard, "don't worry" (I'm not) or "they wouldn't spend millions" (thank you) or "it doesn't have to withstand a hurricane" (dunno). But, I'm actually looking for something a little more specific than that. Hopefully one of our engineers can provide a more technical answer.

The academic question is:

What gives the structure the required horizontal sheer support on the outer sections of the panel deck (especially closer to the ends) to be able to withstand the highest wind conditions used in their model ?

It's obvious to me, between your engineering and financial info, you are way to intelligent for this board. Lol! I enjoy reading your posts, please keep it up!

Sounds like sheer nonsense to me.

[IronMan70 3,277]

dang Brits anyway.......

[AUbritt 611]

dang Brits anyway.......

[au_bsci_04 407]

Additional info on scoreboard:

• Will incorporate (9) 20'x50' 12mm HD screens @ 3,400 lbs each w/ an active display area of 56'x190'
  
• Chase behind video boards to be fully ducted, sourced by (3) 10T units providing a required total of 30T of cooling
  
• Overall structure sizing 201'x105'
  
• Speaker section 15'x50'
  
• 8'x12' camera bay/fireworks platform at the top corner of each side
  
• Backside will be enclosed with 2" insulated metal panels with the field color being a bronze and accent bands in tan
  
• There does not appear to be any additional structural framing on the sides other than the connection to the existing vertical columns (2 on each side)
  
• There does not seem to be any structural sheathing being installed, so my assumption is that any horizontal shear loads are being designed into the cross-bracing.
  

Photos ...

[AU-24 3,063]

Additional info on scoreboard:

• Will incorporate (9) 20'x50' 12mm HD screens @ 3,400 lbs each w/ an active display area of 56'x190'
  
• Chase behind video boards to be fully ducted, sourced by (3) 10T units providing a required total of 30T of cooling
  
• Overall structure sizing 201'x105'
  
• Speaker section 15'x50'
  
• 8'x12' camera bay/fireworks platform at the top corner of each side
  
• Backside will be enclosed with 2" insulated metal panels with the field color being a bronze and accent bands in tan
  
• There does not appear to be any additional structural framing on the sides other than the connection to the existing vertical columns (2 on each side)
  
• There does not seem to be any structural sheathing being installed, so my assumption is that any horizontal shear loads are being designed into the cross-bracing.
  

I'll try to upload some photos.

I was hoping it would have all that stuff. Fantastic news.

[NoALtiger 3,849]

Well somebody has gone above and beyond! Kudos to you!