Wembley Stadium windpost project
The Wembley Stadium project was one of the most expensive stadiums ever built, with costs totalling to over £789 million (£1.2 billion today).
During the construction of the Stadium, Pyramid Builders provided the brickwork, blockwork, stonework, engineering, steel Windposts, firestopping and scaffolding along with the logistical management of all associated deliveries along with main contractor Multiplex Construction UK.
Products Used
Challenge
The stadium was designed by Architects Foster and Partners with exceedingly high internal walls, and to make these walls stable, Windposts were required to increase lateral wall stability.
Solution
CFS manufactured and supplied steel Windposts used in the construction. Manufactured from Austenitic Stainless Steel which provides excellent corrosion protection, CFS Windposts are designed to enhance structural integrity by reducing deflection and ensuring walls remain secure and straight. We also provide design flexibility for taller or longer walls without compromising structural safety, even in high wind areas.
Results
Based on the provided design, CFS provided custom manufactured steel Windposts up to 10m long to restrain the internal walls. These Windposts are integrated within the block walls.
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