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 the curvature of the...

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...

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...

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...

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 degrees about its...

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...

Challenge: Hopper Engineering Associates was tasked with being the Engineer of Record for a large yearly tech fair occurring at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. The project included reviewing 8 large tents, 9 geodesic dome enclosures, 6 steel shade...

Challenge: Hopper Engineering Associates was requested to analyze five identical hanging 10 feet by 10 feet structural frames made out of aluminum. One side is equipped with a display screen while the other has a cantilevered platform for the performer to stand on....

Challenge: Our client built a 52-foot high x 44 ft diameter stage set-piece, which resembles the center portion of the CN tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for a live show in that city. The set-piece also serves as a stage deck platform for performers to stand on...

Challenge: Hopper Engineering was asked to perform a structural analysis and risk assessment of a car crash stunt for a film production company. The stunt involved reversing a car at speed into a concrete support column in a 4-story parking garage. The production...