Title:
Suspended Catenary Cable Roof of Oklahoma State Fair Arena
Author(s):
Jack L. Scott, Kenneth K. O’Malley, and Harvey G. Gulley
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
62
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
385-402
Keywords:
arena, catenary action, construction, roof
DOI:
10.14359/7700
Date:
4/1/1965
Abstract:
Describes the design and construction of the suspended catenary roof and supporting structure. The roof system is suspended on a 10-ft grid from an elliptical compression ring 68 ft above the arena floor.