Mercedes Benz Superdome Roof Open

The louisiana superdome which is now known as the mercedes benz superdome.

Mercedes benz superdome roof open.

The atlanta falcons opened the mercedes benz stadium roof during a ceremony before practice sunday july 29 2018 in atlanta. Mercedes benz stadium roof close timelapse. The inscription mercedes benz superdome went on to the sides of the stadium in late october 2011 in 2008 new windows were installed to bring natural light into the building. The re coating job started with a thorough pressure washing of the entire 9 6 acre roof to remove dirt and buildup of biological growth.

The design calls for a barricade styled cover over an open air pothole like superdome that warns all opponents that enter to prepare for a bumpy messy ride mercedes benz has remained on as the title sponsor of the louisiana superdome despite inking a 27 year deal in 2015 to secure the naming rights to the anustadium in atlanta. Mercedes benz stadium roof close timelapse. Atlanta s very own world class sports and entertainment facility. A few hours later at 9 00 am edt reports from inside the superdome were that part of the roof was peeling off in the violent winds.

These panels called petals move in straight lines when they open and close. Mercedes benz stadium s roof has eight moving panels weighing approximately 500 tons each. 1 800 756 7074 or 1 504 587 3822 events and tickets. Daylight could be seen from inside the dome and rain was pouring in.

Official stadium of the nfl atlanta falcons and mls atlanta united. The superdome roof has become an icon of the city of new orleans and like any structure is the source of continual care and maintenance. The petals have 4 000 tons. In 13 short months the louisiana superdome reopened to remain one of the most advanced sports facilities in the nation.

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