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Wimbledon Stadium_Case Study

Wimbledon Stadium_Case Study
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Case Study Project Summary Organization: Edge Structures Solution: Buildings Location: London Project Objective: • Redevelop the East Stand of Centre Court • Extend the terrace to provide an additional six rows of seating • Install a retractable roof so matches can continue in bad weather Products used: • Structural Modeler • MicroStation Fast Facts • Refurbishment was part of 25-year master plan that was produced in 1992 • Centre Court construction commenced after the 2005 tournament • Each subsequent phase took place during the nine-month gap between tournaments • 3D BIM coordinated disciplines, and integrated design and construction ROI • Design coordination with live 3D models promoted creative collaboration among multiple disciplines and contractors • Visualizing construction allowed each phase to be completed within its time period • 3D models facilitated procurement from fabricators, ensured accuracy, and expedited erection • 3D models saved valuable time normally lost in file exchange and long-distance commenting Edge Structures Serves Ace in Design of Wimbledon Stadium Improvements Advantage BIM: Bentley’s Structural Modeler Saved the Firm Time, Improved Workflows in Retractable Roof Design Master Plan Modernizes Revered Venue A four-year improvement program at Wimbledon’s All-England Club was staged around the annual tennis tournament, with London-based Capita Symonds as the main structural consultant and Edge Structures, a structural engineering design practice based in London and Leeds, coordinating design among multiple contractors. Edge Structures used Bentley’s building information modeling (BIM) software, including Bentley’s Structural Modeler, to design the facility improvements for a new retractable roof, which was completed in 2009. The All England Lawn Tennis Club has hosted the Wimbledon tennis tournament since the inaugural event in 1877. Refurbishing the facilities in between tournaments posed many challenges. One of the most daunting was the project’s tight schedule, which, if not met, would pose major consequences for the design team, main contractor, and supplier fabricators. Initiated in 2005, the project included redeveloping the East Stand of Centre Court, extending the terrace to add six rows of seating, and installing a retractable roof for play in adverse weather conditions. he explained, were to construct a new No. 1 Court and media center, redevelop existing courts to make room for two more courts and additional spectator space, and redevelop Centre Court to provide more space for concession stands and retail outlets. The preliminary design kicked off in the early 1990s, with construction scheduled for completion in 2010. The design for the redevelopment of Centre Court commenced in the summer of 2003 with concept studies and schemes that took into account the entire process. This included early enabling works, demolition of the original 1922 East Stand, removal of the existing roof, reconstruction of the stand, and building a new fixed roof. It also included the development and installation of a retractable roof that could be deployed in just 10 minutes. Before (top) and after renderings of Centre Court, Wimbledon Stadium. The refurbishment was part of the club’s 25-year master plan, which was produced in 1992 to secure the tournament’s place as the premier tennis event in the world, according to John Westmuckett, a director with structural consulting engineers Westmuckett Hawkes. Westmuckett participated in the master planning and Stage 1 structural design while associated with BDP. The key proposals of the master plan, Construction on Centre Court began once the 2005 tournament ended, with reconstruction of the East Stand in 2006-07, construction of the new fixed roof in 2007-08, and completion of the retractable roof in 2008-09. Each construction phase took place during the nine-month gap between tournaments. BIM Provides Seamless Integration Throughout the project, 3D structural design played a vital role. For example, the structural design of the retractable roof was modeled from the outset with Structural Modeler, which is part of Bentley’s BIM applications. Structural Modeler provides seamless integration among design, engineering,

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“The ability to interface with different CAD and software files and to present 3D models in live working sessions to inform and discuss key issues was invaluable.” — John Westmuckett, Director, Westmuckett Hawkes Find out about Bentley at: www.bentley.com Contact Bentley 1-800-BENTLEY (1-800-236-8539) Outside the US +1 610-458-5000 Global Office Listings www.bentley.com/contact analysis, construction, and operations for the entire lifecycle of facilities, along with comprehensive documentation and BIM. This advanced, yet intuitive and easy-to-use application empowers structural engineers...

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