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RETRACTABLE ROOF [1 record]

Record 1 2022-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Architecture
CONT

Retractable roofs can slide back to open or forward to close depending on severe weather conditions. These retractable roofs have been installed in the stadiums to keep everyone cool in such a way that they don't overburden the energy and water usage which is needed for cooling [in Qatar].

CONT

Retractable roofs come in different designs based on the application. Each type must adopt a smart design so that the system can move hundreds of thousands of kilograms of steel, glass, cladding, ceiling materials, and the related mechanical and electrical services within a short period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Architecture
CONT

Même si […] le scénario d'un toit rétractable sur le Stade olympique semble plus lointain que jamais, l'architecte […] persiste et signe. Selon le concepteur du stade, il ne saurait être question de mettre sur son œuvre autre chose qu'un toit ouvrant.

CONT

Le toit escamotable […] est composé de 11 poutres d'acier […] Il sera déployable en 15 minutes environ, laissant pénétrer la lumière naturelle, tout en améliorant la performance acoustique pendant les matchs et en cas de pluie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
  • Arquitectura
CONT

Una de las innovaciones con las que cuenta el [estadio] es un techo retráctil espectacular que se puede abrir y cerrar en cuestión de minutos. [...] El sistema de engranaje permite que en un lapso de 8 minutos se pueda cerrar por completo la cubierta para evitar que la lluvia o el mal tiempo impidan que se celebre un encuentro […]

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