Metrodome Roof Collapse Pictures

This file photo shows the interior of the metrodome before the december 12 2010 collapse of the teflon roof.

Metrodome roof collapse pictures.

It was the third domed stadium to ever open. The metrodome s air supported roof was designed by the inventor of air supported structures david h. The inflatable roof of the metrodome sports stadium in the us mid western city of minneapolis collapsed on sunday after a snowfall of 17in 43cm. Get 1 day walmart shipping.

According to ballparks of baseball the metrodome hosted the minnesota twins for over 27 years. The twins began playing there in 1982 but due to the shoddy quality of the stadium they were already attempting to build another park by the mid 90s. An air supported structure supported by positive air pressure it required 250 000 ft min 120 m s of air to keep it inflated. Show more 86 photos 127 views.

The inflatable roof of the metrodome sports stadium in us city of minneapolis has collapsed under heavy snow. However the roof has collapsed four times due to heavy snow the most recent in december 2010. Metrodome roof collapse. Geiger through his new york based geiger berger associates and manufactured and installed by birdair structures.

1 14 workers shovel snow off the roof of mall of america field at the hubert h. The metrodome after the roof collapsed hannah foslien getty images. The nfl has moved the giants vikings game to detroit after the metrodome s collapse. Metrodome roof collapses on december 12 2010.

Workers wielding shovels could be seen clearing the roof of the heavy white stuff while photos from inside. Photos home 100 greatest photos game galleries advertising. Humphrey metrodome in. Officials haven t fully assessed the damage from the recent deflation though they are optimistic the roof can be repaired before the next home vikings game against the chicago bears on december 20th.