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Originally Posted by dms4720
They are digging through the mud bed. It looks like it might be a footing or a grade beam. Too early to tell.
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Originally Posted by dms4720
They are digging through the mud bed. It looks like it might be a footing or a grade beam. Too early to tell.
Is this strictly because of soil movements/foundation issues or are there plans to place a wall or railing there?Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Probably a foundation/structural member. Keep in mind I have not seen the plans and everything I might post is strictly my opinion based on my observation of the construction cam, Frenchies photos and an occasional photo by Brad Kemp that I might see on Facebook.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunJack55
Some pictures from the UL Athletic FB page
Upon further review, it appears that the trench in the mud bed is a key or stiffener that is intended to stabilize and rigidize the concrete. It appears to be at the 1/4 mark (give or take) of the slope. I would anticipate another 2 or three of these to be installed by the time all things are said and done.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Would this be some sort of footing to help stabilize the entire slab and prevent it from possible settling and sliding down the slope?Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
This view looks really good. Sure wish we would be bowling the stadium.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun4life
It is probably intended to be a key that will lock the slab to the ground. It will also stiffen the concrete to prevent buckling and creep.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun4life
That is a very nice pic! Is it me, the camera angle, or is the addition larger to the right of the pic/bigger side of stadium?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonCajun
It's larger on the home side. I never noticed until they started this either, but our two halves of the stadium weren't symmetrical. So our remaining grazz endzone will be slightly larger on the home side than on the student/away side.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaddyCajun
The original Cajun Field sat 26,000. Early 80's they added the two wings on the lower student section on each end. That brought the capacity to 31,000. You can see the additions if you look at the student side. That makes the section on the new end zone bigger on the home side to meet up with the existing seating.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrockMeaux
That little addition on the home side in the north end zone was also part of the project to balance the east/west sideline seating.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrockMeaux
It could be an optical illusion, or I'm just looking at it wrong but it seems like the 1980's addition was designed for a steeper grade and wasn't fully considering the bowl aspect.
Hey Brad thanks for the pics....have fun on your trip!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by cajuns_fan
You are partially correct. The original "seating capacity" was 24,000 (I think the exact number was 24,640). Later, they re-numbered the bench seats closer together and the the same configuration now "seated" 26,000.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunKareem
As you mentioned, the expansion in the 80s to 31,000 was necessary to stay in 1-A because as an independent we had to have 30,000 minimum.
Still frozenQuote:
Originally Posted by Frenchie35
That was about the time I saw Boomer sneaking into the construction sight on Wednesday. No telling what kind of damage he did. The Ricks did not accompany him, so they are in the clear.Quote:
Originally Posted by TravlnCajun
Why is our camera a 15 second picture instead of a constant view?
15 seconds would be better than what we have now.........Quote:
Originally Posted by anhil8tor
Fonzi got it fixed.........
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...n35/004-12.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...n35/005-17.jpg
Aaaayyyyyy
I think it's a silent film camera........
-----Hey Helmut, Frenchie, or others---What is a good price for the penalty if the company doesn't deliver the project on time---I know that this was very important to the final negotiations----but was/is it a percentage or total time not delivered or what---I am sure that the penalty would be a sizable amount----In fact wasn't the Softball deal late and additions were made in lieu of a cash settlement---Is this correct???Quote:
Originally Posted by Frenchie35
I have no idea what the penalties are for not being on time for the completion on this project. I am sure they have rain delays in the contract. But looking at the progress they are making on this project and what needs to be done, it same to me that it will take every day on the contract calendar to complete this job. As of today they have 115 days left if Aug. 30 is the hand over the key day.......As far as softball goes, it took almost three years to complete. The penalty there was the new club house I think......They weren't suppose to get rid of the old club house but I think the contractor threw the new one in for being late.....not sure but that is what I heard.....
I hope they can get the live feed fixed soon. I really enjoy seeing the progress. All those pics you guys add are nice too.