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Keegan Playhouse |
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“The RISA-3D software was critical because of the
spine beam, which cantilevered out by 27 feet. It tapers and as it
travels to the corner it increases to a 14-inch section. The
deflection of the model was critical.” |
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Location
Greenwich, Connecticut |
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Structural Engineer
Ed Stanley Engineers, Guilford, Connecticut |
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Lead Engineer
Kyle Habiniak |
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About the project
The overhanging steel roof, shaped to mimic the leaf of a beech tree,
is the prominent feature of this $1.5-million project. The primary
roof-framing members spring from the center spine and cantilever over
the glass walls to the roof edge. Since most steel members are exposed
and detailed to be continuous, RISA-3D helped the engineers create a
design that optimized system strength and stiffness while minimizing
member sizes.
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