Challenge: Test and analyze a new Dibond material for a local auto show exhibit. Determine if added reinforcement is necessary for the proposed loading of the exhibit. Resolution: Utilizing testing equipment at a local university, a compression test was conducted on a...

Challenge: The Black Eyed Peas show at Madison Square Garden in New York City featured a vertical winch system which lifts and rotates a single performer and a "motorbike" set piece above the stage and audience. The winch system was built by the client and required a...

Challenge: Hopper Engineering was asked to perform a structural analysis and risk assessment of an elevator gag for a high budget blockbuster movie. The scene involves the hero's car driving into and being lifted by an elevator on set then split in half by the facade...

Challenge: Our client requested we analyze the structural and mechanical components for a 60'-0" x 100'-0" cantilevered tilt table. The production sequence involved a building being knocked down and actors sliding down the floor and breaking through the windows. The...

Challenge: Hopper Engineering was requested to perform a roof analysis of the South Hall of the LA Convention Center covering approximately 350,000 sq. ft. The purpose was to determine the additional live load capacity of the roof structure for rigging loads during...

Challenge: A 15 ft 6 inch circular rotating "whirlygig" mechanism will be used for a production in California and New York. The mechanism suspends the performer over the stage via eight (8) winches which move the performer up and down. The performer stands on a...

Challenge: Our client requested a generic calculation package to analyze an aerial traveling camera system to be used in various indoor and outdoor venues. The purpose of the calculation is to analyze the system components for the expected static and dynamic loads....

hallenge: Our client requested we analyze and design an elevated platform capable of supporting a train engine weighing 75,000 lbs. The main structural system of the platform was made out of shipping containers, stacked two high, spanning 220 feet. Steel beams spanned...

Challenge: Hopper Engineering Associates was requested by the Client to evaluate an 18 ft. tall robotic figure made out of steel plating. The statue is displayed outdoors and is subjected to environmental loads. The statue is supported from the back with a frame...

Challenge: Our client built a 127 foot long dual curved truss "roller coaster" which supports a tracking and rotating drum platform for a touring band to use during the drum solo portion of their live performances. We were requested to perform a structural engineering...