by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Productions, Venues, and Events
Challenge: Hopper Engineering Associates was requested to analyze a temporary wood dome structure measuring 75′-0″ in diameter and 45′-6″ in height. The client wished to give the dome structure an open appearance by utilizing wood ribs. Due to...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Productions, Venues, and Events
Challenge: Hopper Engineering was requested to provide engineering support for a local car museums’ grand spiral staircase. The grand staircase was part of a larger multi-million dollar remodel of the museum. The staircase is constructed completely of steel. The...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Productions, Venues, and Events
Challenge: Our client built a 200 foot wide stage deck and runway system that was entirely supported by the bottom floor surface of the pond in front of a major hotel and casino in Las Vegas, NV. The pond floor is 9 feet below the water surface. A portion of the stage...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Productions, Venues, and Events
Challenge: Hopper Engineering Associates was tasked to evaluate a Bubble Ship used for filming. The goal was to ensure the structure would be capable to withstand the dynamic forces imparted on it during production and to provide modification recommendations when...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Productions, Venues, and Events
Challenge: Our client requested that we analyze a mechanical gimbal to support an A320 Airbus for use in a production. The gimbal frame was 36′ long x 18′ wide x 6′ deep and supported a 200k plane. The gimbal was designed to pitch and roll up to 12...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Oct 23, 2020 | Productions, Venues, and Events
Challenge: The client wanted to determine allowable lineset and grid loads for an existing theater gridiron built in 1931. Dozens of existing lineset loads had to be accounted for in the analysis. The age of the structure required that the analysis consider the lower...
