High Performance Athletic Facilities-High Performance Athletic Facilities Video

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The video is a presentation by Gary Pooley and Adam Brodahl on high performance athletic facilities made of precast concrete. They discuss the basis of athletic facility design, key considerations of high performance design, and the various elements used in precast concrete athletic facilities. They emphasize sustainability and long-term performance as important aspects of high performance structures. The presenters also explain the benefits of using precast concrete, such as its versatility, efficiency, and resiliency. They provide examples of precast components used in athletic facilities, including columns, raker beams, closure walls, stadia risers, vomitory walls, and stairs. They discuss the design considerations for vibration control in the stadia risers and explain the importance of accommodating expansion joints and drainage systems. The presenters also showcase various architectural precast elements that enhance the aesthetics of athletic facilities. They conclude by highlighting the environmental impacts of using precast concrete, which is found to be an ideal construction material for athletic facilities due to its design flexibility, durability, and sustainability. The presentation includes case studies and a 3D animation demonstrating the installation process of precast elements in a school addition.

Keywords

high performance athletic facilities

precast concrete

sustainability

versatility

efficiency

resiliency

vibration control

architectural precast elements

construction material