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The main structure of the stadium is built from many different components and materials, I can tell you that the main contractor assigned for building of the stadium was Multiplex (UK) The design of the new stadium is both functional and architecturally significant. Sir Norman Foster designed the arch and the roof structure. The stadium's unique features include retractable roof panels and the arch. These were developed in response to the particular requirements of the stadium, one of which was the need for a high-quality grass pitch in order to achieve UEFA 5 star stadium status.
The arch itself is not just a cosmetic feature; it supports the north roof and a sizable area of the south roof. The arch has a lattice form consisting of 41 steel rings (diaphragms) connected by spiralling tubular chords and is formed of 13 modules with two tapering end sections. The arch (7.4m in diameter at the base and weighing 1,750t) tapers at its ends and is supported on 70t hinges which are in turn supported on concrete bases founded on piles 35m deep. Inclined from the vertical, the arch is held in position by a series of forestay and backstay cables tied to the main stadium structure. The 50,000m2 roof is essential to the operation of the stadium as a sporting and concert venue. Weighing some 7,000t, the roof has a number of retractable edge sections which can be maneuvered to allow direct sunlight to reach all parts of the grass pitch to allow the pitch to achieve top quality. Construction of the arch began in 2003; it was fabricated on-site using steel modules fabricated by steel subcontractor Cleveland Bridge.
Construction Materials:
Steel reinforcement: 15,000 tonnes
Concrete: 212,000 tonnes
Structural Steel: 23,000 tonnes
Blockwork: 125,000 mm2
External Wall cladding: 18,000 mm2
Fibre Optic cable: 14 km
Cables and tendons: 6228 mtrs
Moving area of the roof: 13,722m2
Cables and tendons: 6228 mtrs
Area of roof: Metal Roof = 40,000 m2, Single Ply Roof = 12,000 m2
Doors (leafs): 3,488
Paint used in litres: 140,000 (Finishes)
90,000 (Steel)
Gas supply: 32MW
Electricity supply: 20MW
Pitch flood lights - 2 Kw: 380
Sprinkler heads: 21,000
Ductwork: 10 Km
Steel tube: 28 Km
Chrome tube: 3.5 Km
Cast iron tube: 24.5 Km
Galvanised tube: 3.9 Km
Mains cable: 444 Km
Cable tray: 71 Km
Small power and lighting cable: 1720 Km
Speaker cables: 80 Km
Security cable: 87 Km
CCTV Cable: 38 Km
IT Voice/Data: 108 Km
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Wembley Arena
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When was Wembley Stadium created?
Wembley Stadium was created in 2007.
What is bigger olympic stadium London or wembley stadium?
Wembley
Is Wembley Stadium in North London or South London?
Wembley Stadium is in the suburb of Wembley which is in North London.
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The Old Wembley Stadium became derelict and instead of a renovation a decision was made to demolish and rebuild a New Wembley Stadium.
Which stadiums are being used for the 2012 Olympics?
City of Coventry Stadium, Millennium Stadium, Wembley Stadium, Olympic Stadium.
1966 world cup final stadium name?
Wembley stadium, London.
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wembley holds normal peolple but the liberty stadium holds jack basterds
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34 Venue - City of Coventry Stadium, Millennium Stadium, Olympic Stadium, Wembley Stadium
In what area of London is wembley stadium?
Yes Wembly is the biggest stadium in London.
Where did England win the world cup 1966?
At Wembley Stadium. The old Wembley Stadium of course.
