Citi Field

[DN4L]

Great shots, alpineinc...:applaud::applaud::applaud::applaud::a pplaud::applaud::applaud::applaud:
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product in April..

[jnakamura]

Also I wonder why they used scaffolding to hold up the new section, rather than steel beams and a concrete wall. I wonder if it's because they're not sure if the new dimension will be permanent depending on how things play out in the future? But if it is going to stay like that, it will be held up by scaffolding for the rest of the stadium's life?

That "scaffolding", if you want to call it that is just fine. It's thick, tubular galvanized steel bolted to a solid concrete foundation. It's a perfect choice: Strong enough to last 100+ years, yet relatively easy to unhook and move or remove if need be.

[RayNY]

That "scaffolding", if you want to call it that is just fine...

What else would you call it? It looks like scaffolding to me. Just sayin'.

[jnakamura]

What else would you call it? It looks like scaffolding to me. Just sayin'.

1. Scaffold tubing is only 48mm in diameter.
2. Scaffolding is a temporary structure.
3. Scaffolding is used to support people and materials in the construction or repair of buildings.

Neither of these 3 apply to what is being constructed. Those steel supports are 3 times thicker in diameter than scaffold tubing.

Suppose the steel supports were square, instead of round, and painted black....what difference would it make? It's all going to be covered up anyway.

[Coach Bombay]

What else would you call it? It looks like scaffolding to me. Just sayin'.

Ever see scaffolding cemented into the ground?

[RayNY]

1. Scaffold tubing is only 48mm in diameter.
2. Scaffolding is a temporary structure.
3. Scaffolding is used to support people and materials in the construction or repair of buildings.

Neither of these 3 apply to what is being constructed. Those steel supports are 3 times thicker in diameter than scaffold tubing.

Suppose the steel supports were square, instead of round, and painted black....what difference would it make? It's all going to be covered up anyway.

I'm not trying to incite some argument here, but are you seriously getting your panties twisted because I said it was scaffolding? Such a small and frivolous thing to get so upset about. I was merely asking if they did it that way in case they needed to change it again in the future.

[RayNY]

Ever see scaffolding cemented into the ground?

Those tubes in the pics above are not cemented INTO the ground either. There are separate cement blocks that are in the ground and then they attached the tubes onto them.

But anyway it's not important I was merely asking a question but apparently the "scaffolding police" have been dearly upsetted by my calling it scaffolding. Sheesh.

[jnakamura]

I'm not trying to incite some argument here, but are you seriously getting your panties twisted because I said it was scaffolding? Such a small and frivolous thing to get so upset about. I was merely asking if they did it that way in case they needed to change it again in the future.

You're working under the false assumption that your post upset me--it didn't in the slightest--it was a good question. I was just answering your query, "It looks like scaffolding to me....What else would you call it?"

Scaffolding is a specific thing and you seemed confused. I like helping people understand. No need to thank me.

[Gary Dunaier]

To these layman's eyes, if those are the supports for the new left field area, it doesn't look that secure to me. But I suppose looks can be deceiving - the bleachers at Shea Stadium were similarly constructed...


(Photo taken September 24, 2007. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here.)


(Photo taken August 8, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here.)

[jnakamura]

To these layman's eyes, if those are the supports for the new left field area, it doesn't look that secure to me.

Those new tubular steel supports are probably rated to hold more than 50,000 lbs....apiece. That new structure will be able to hold thousands of times the amount of weight it will be asked to. If anything, the Mets are over-engineering that new structure. A vertical hollow tube can hold an ungodly amount of weight.

In layman's terms....it's really really really sturdy.

Looks can be deceiving. After all, does an egg "look" like it can withstand being squeezed hard in your hand without breaking?

[CHiller]

I don't give a fig about how it's constructed. What I'd like to see is some enterprising Mets fan bring a sign to the park that keeps count of all the Mets home runs that land in those seats this year.

[metfan61]

Just sayin...

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[KoosFan]

I don't give a fig about how it's constructed. What I'd like to see is some enterprising Mets fan bring a sign to the park that keeps count of all the Mets home runs that land in those seats this year.

In honor of the greatest sign man ever, Karl Ehrhardt:

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[Strawman]

Not only is it scaffolding, it's rickety scaffolding besides. What an embarrassment. What a joke. All for a handful of new "homeruns." Blech.

[CHiller]

When the padded wall is put up in front of it, and the seats are installed with the railing in front of them, you'll not be able to see the structure beneath. Those are going to be some of the hottest tickets at Citi this year.