The Tigue is a special place

[wcd35]

Helmut, what's the reasoning for bar joist (trusses) on one level, then the level above it has beam (or channel) with the corrugated metal on top? Is one for foot traffic vs just structural support for the other?

[weareLOUISIANA]

Looks like they are putting up the rebar and forms to pour the new backstop wall.

[HelmutVII]

Helmut, what's the reasoning for bar joist (trusses) on one level, then the level above it has beam (or channel) with the corrugated metal on top? Is one for foot traffic vs just structural support for the other?

The third level has steel beams supporting the corrugated decking the second level has bar joists. I suspect the third level is a concourse level with anticipated heavy live loads (Standing room only type if loads). I need to check the code but i would suspect those loads to be well above 100 pounds a square foot. I suspect the second level is more of a support type of occupancy with lower live loads. Bar joists are notorious for being bouncy because they are light weight. I suspect the designer anticipated large live loads on the third level that could be moving in unison and could cause a harmonic oscillation. Something that would cause discomfort for the occupants and could cause motion sickness in severe cases.

[HelmutVII]

Something going on tonight. Can't tell what though.

[no1cajunfan]

Construction Monday Nov. 14th. #russopark #tiguemoore #geauxcajuns

A photo posted by Ragin' Cajuns Athletics (@ulragincajuns) on Nov 14, 2016 at 1:07pm PST

Once the reno is complete do we actually know what the new stadium 's seating capacity will be?

[wcd35]

If you want a bigger view of the camera shots, you can right click on the image and click to "Open Original Image in New Tab." (at least on Chrome) or go to these two URLs:

http://anisette.ucs.louisiana.edu/Ab...ructionCam.jpg
http://anisette.ucs.louisiana.edu/Ab...uctionCam2.jpg

This gives a much larger picture. These won't refresh automatically but you can refresh them manually to update

Also, Construction Cam 2 link is only good in the morning. Once the sun is in the frame, you can't see anything but shapes

[HoustonCajun]

http://www.ragincajuns.com/sports/20...ility_cam.aspx

Will someone please explain the construction plan. The 1st & 3rd base seating is being left in place and the only elevated area of the structure is behind home plate. But, look at the rendering. Will this stadium look anything like the rendering? That didn't happen with the APC.

[wcd35]

It will look exactly like the rendering. They will build the parts behind the existing metal bleachers after the grandstand steel is up

[CajunAmos]

Once the reno is complete do we actually know what the new stadium 's seating capacity will be?

Pretty sure I remember somewhere in the 4500 range for actual seating capacity. It's about 3600 right now.

[no1cajunfan]

If that's the final number that's very disappointing. Cajuns averaged around 4,200 a game last year. Doesn't give much room for growth. Whats going to happen when they sell out at 4,500? Do we turn people and their money away? Capacity, IMO should be no less than 5K.