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Schaefer designed an aluminum roof system to support rigging loads for various concerts and activities on SeaWorld Orlando’s bay for a one year duration.

The Passion LiveNew Orleans, Louisianaentertain Schaefer's entertainment engineers reviewed the towers and trusses supporting the LED video screens, lighting, and audio elements for the show, televised live on FOX. We also reviewed the platform stage and the elevated platforms which supported the choir. Contributing Team Members: Nathan Walsman, PE RELATED PROJECTS AK Steel 223 E. Town Street Court + Walnut RELATED POSTS Seismic Bracing of Nonstructural Components in Areas of Low(er) Seismicity We Use Recycled Products Daily, Why Not Recycled Concrete? Construction Spotlight: Cold-Formed Steel Framing

March Madness Music FestivalPhoenix, Arizonaentertain Schaefer did the structural design for the temporary stages for 2017’s March Madness Music Festival at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix, Arizona. The three-day music event, that complements the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament, hosted performers like Aerosmith, Keith Urban, The Chainsmokers, and many more. The stage, 60 ft wide x 60 ft deep and 50 ft tall surrounded by 40 ft wide sound bays, was constructed with aluminum truss roof surrounded by steel scaffold upstage walls and side walls. It was erected for the March 31-April 2 festival, and promptly disassembled the following day. March Madness Music Festival in Phoenix was Schaefer’s fifth year designing temporary stages for the event. Find out more [...]

Hot Wheels Double Loop DareLos Angeles, Californiaentertain The Double Loop Dare stunt produced by Hot Wheels double dared two stunt professionals to race Hot Wheels inspired cars up to 53 mph through a “double loop”. Once, through the double loop, drivers jumped to a 21 ft high landing ramp and skidded to a stop. Schaefer provided a structural review of the double loop, ramps, and run-up to the loop. The double loop, 66 ft tall with a 60 ft inside diameter, weighed over 230,000 lbs and is made almost entirely out of welded A36 steel plate. The ramps and run-up are comprised mostly of scaffolding covered with plywood deck. The Double Loop Dare broke the Guinness World Record for driving [...]