Buffalo HarborCenterBuffalo, New Yorkentertain Schaefer was the Specialty Engineer of Record collaborating with wood supplier, Nordic Structures to design glulam and steel composite trusses that span over the 28,000 sq ft Buffalo Sabres practice hockey arena. A total of 8 trusses spaced 28.5 ft apart support the roof structure; the clear span is 140 ft. The top chord of each truss is approximately 31 in x 31 in glulam beams while the bottom chords are HSS 10x10 to allow for a more airy feel to the arena. This wood roof structure did not raise the construction cost on comparison to the originally designed steel frame structure. The 1,800 seat practice hockey arena is part of larger development, HarborCenter, a mixed-use [...]
Eldorado Scioto DownsColumbus, Ohioentertainshop The owner’s program includes a full casino experience, with over 2,300 video lottery terminals, a high limit room, a signature center bar, buffet, drink stations, plus all of the support spaces associated with a casino operation. The back of house space included a 14,000 sq ft mezzanine in one quadrant of the building. The result was an integrated, cost-effective solution that utilized manufactured metal building construction for the main roof, conventional metal stud exterior cladding walls, steel-framed attached vestibules and canopies, and a steel-framed mezzanine. After completion of the casino facility, Schaefer also provided structural engineering services for The Brew Brothers, north smoking area and outdoor smoking room additions. Contributing Team Members: Ryan Konst, PE, CPSM [...]
Schaefer was the structural engineer for Xavier University’s renovation to update the Cintas Center, a multi-purpose arena + conference center.
Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium Flash Mob Video DisplayArlington, Texasentertain Located at the east end of the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium on the main plaza level, the 132 ft wide by 13 ft tall video display hangs from the seating structure. In order not to block the natural lights streaming in through the 180 ft wide by 120 ft tall glass doors, the video display was broken into 40 panels 1 meter wide that individually rotate on a vertical axis. From a distance, the 90 degree rotated panels are barely noticeable. The stadium had the video display installed for enhanced game-time crowd interaction and experience. The video is programmed to sync with other video in the stadium during main events, but [...]
Kings Island BansheeMason, Ohioentertain Banshee is the longest inverted coaster in the world with 7 inversions including a loop over the lift hill. It takes 32 riders in 3 trains up to 68 mph through 4,124 ft of inverted track. It climbs 167 ft and has a first drop of 150 ft. Schaefer designed the drilled pier and pier cap foundations and the ride station for Banshee at Kings Island. Due to the interference of existing underground structures from previous attractions, special concrete beams, pedestals and foundations had to be designed around several problem areas. Poor soils in some areas of the site necessitated much larger drilled piers. Schaefer designed over 200 drilled piers and pier caps to support the [...]
Northern Kentucky University Soccer StadiumHighland Heights, Kentuckyeducateentertain This $6.5 million stadium was constructed on land south of the current campus. The facility includes spectator seating for 1,000, competition/practice fields, artificial field surface, locker rooms, restrooms, concession area, fencing, field lighting, and a small parking lot. Also included in the project is a 12,000 sq ft stadium building/press box. Site work includes retaining walls. Contributing Team Members: Marshall Carman, PE, SE Robert Rogers, PE, SE RELATED PROJECTS Ohio University Perry + Sandy Sook Academic Center | Athens, Ohio Cincinnati Public Schools Stargel Stadium | Cincinnati, Ohio Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium Flash Mob Video Display | Arlington, Texas RELATED POSTS And the Crowd Goes Wild: Keeping Bleachers Safe for the Fans
David Black Lift-Off SculptureWashington, DCentertain Schaefer performed a structural analysis of a 19-foot high, 39- by 29-foot David Black sculpture on the southwest corner of the City Vista Plaza at Fifth and K Streets in Washington, D.C. Lift Off is a transparent, canopy-like structure that spreads out while not interrupting pedestrian movement. This sculpture is constructed of welded 3/8-inch by 1/2-inch aluminum plate and designed with a small floodlight placed at the end of each of the four cross-beams to illuminate the light yellow origami-inspired scallop forms. A small, double seat is to be placed at the central base inviting pedestrians to relax, visually explore the sculpture or use as a photo backdrop. The sculpture is designed in coordination with [...]
Cincinnati Zoo + Botanical GardenCincinnati, Ohioentertainserve Schaefer has partnered with the Cincinnati Zoo + Botanical Garden on a long list of projects + exhibits for over three decades. The team provides solutions related to the unique structure uses + building materials necessary for animal behavior + containment and habitat goals, and accessibility for both visitors + zoo staff. Some of our most notable (+ visited) projects at the zoo include: Elephant Trek Roo Valley + Little Blue Penguin Hippo Cove Gorilla World Cat Canyon Giraffe Ridge Bear Ridge + Sea Otter Coast African Penguin Schaefer has also provided structural engineering design + assessment for maintenance and/or behind-the-scenes projects throughout our partnership. Some of those projects include: Monorail beam design for [...]
School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA)Cincinnati, Ohioeducate, entertain Schaefer provided the structural design for the new School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). The new school serves 1,350 students in a four-story 280,000 sq ft facility, providing students the opportunity to major in dance, drama, music, theater, visual arts or writing. The school features state-of-the-art teaching space and three theatres – a 750-seat full production theatre, a 300-seat recital hall, and a 120-seat studio. Contributing Team Members: Greg Riley, PE, SE John Ashbaugh, PE Jay Benzing RELATED PROJECTS Talawanda High School | Oxford, Ohio Cincinnati Public Schools Stargel Stadium | Cincinnati, Ohio Princeton High/Middle School | Cincinnati, Ohio RELATED POSTS DePaul Cristo Rey High School Comes to [...]
