Grambling State releases football field construction update

[Kenn Rashad]

GRAMBLING, La. – Hellas Construction, the company charged with installing the new turf at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium, has made significant progress on installing the new, state-of-the-art field. Despite continuous weather delays, the Hellas crews have made great strides to reach the anticipated completion date of Aug. 25.

https://hbcusports.com/2017/07/26/grambling-state-releases-football-field-construction-update/

 

[Alasuq]

Nice... but why is the scoreboard 50 yards from the playing field...

 

[BraveMan97]

Nice... but why is the scoreboard 50 yards from the playing field...

To mitigate electrical water submersion risk

 

[Tigerpride]

slow clap

 

[The Founder]

Nice... but why is the scoreboard 50 yards from the playing field...

The scoreboard has always been in that location. The new one is just 10 yards behind the old one.

 

[JayRob]

So TP was right after all? We should bring binoculars?

 

[Blacknbengal]

Why the scoreboard so small?

 

[JAG89]

Nice!!! I hope there are plenty weep holes in that short retaining wall they installed around the foot of the stadium or there could be major issues later. The picture below is a prime example of a retaining wall that didn't drain properly. Static water pressure builds up behind it, which is more pressure than the wall was designed to withstand.

 

[bluphiiijsu]

lmao for examples... smh

 

[JAG89]

Problem is, even though the wall is short in height, it could possibly destabilize the entire slope if not properly drain. If the base of the slope is compromised, the entire slope is subjected to failure, but I'm sure the designers considered this.

 

[Tigerpride]

This is what happens when you build your stadium out of a pond.

 

[C-LeB28]

This is what happens when you build your stadium out of a ditch.

Fixed it for you.

 

[JaySBlue]

Lmfao

 

[JayRob]

Nice!!! I hope there are plenty weep holes in that short retaining wall they installed around the foot of the stadium or there could be major issues later. The picture below is a prime example of a retaining wall that didn't drain properly. Static water pressure builds up behind it, which is more pressure than the wall was designed to withstand.

So what you're saying JAG89 is that Robinson Stadium could cave in at any moment due to a compromised retaining wall?

 

[The Founder]

Let the experts speak....LOL

 

[The Founder]

Let's see screen is too small....stadium on a pond....wall will cave in....what's next...LOL

 

[Dr. Phreeze]

Let's see screen is too small....stadium on a pond....wall will cave in....what's next...LOL

Armageddon

 

[JAG89]

So what you're saying JAG89 is that Robinson Stadium could cave in at any moment due to a compromised retaining wall?

Most slopes will collapse if not designed properly. From my experience, most slope failures are due to some retaining wall that wasn't properly drained. In the picture below, noticed the weep holes spaced so many feet apart. Those holes reduce any static water pressure that accumulates behind the wall. Before the improvements, there wasn't a wall and water in the base of the slope drained out freely. But now there's an impermeable wall that keeps water from draining out freely.

A person will see a lot of these weep holes on roads and bridges retaining walls.

Here are two details on how those holes are constructed.

If those holes are not properly constructed or there is not enough of them, this is what could possibly happen.

 

[The Founder]

Armageddon

Next they will say this is how Robinson Stadium was created through nuclear testing and the bomb left a hole in the ground and we just decided to put some stands on each side.

 

[JAG89]

Let the experts speak....LOL

Not to be degrading, but it's always good to have a discussion on these kind of things, so that Black folks can understand how and why certain things are done. I've seen some scary constructions in my days, especially in a lot of Black communities. And some of us have the nerves to become some jackleg electrician. I'm sure folks will be looking for weep holes in retaining walls after this discussion.

 

[The Founder]

Not to be degrading, but it's always good to have a discussion on these kind of things, so that Black folks can understand how and why certain things are done. I've seen some scary constructions in my days, especially in a lot of Black communities. And some of us have the nerves to become some jackleg electrician. I'm sure folks will be looking for weep holes in retaining walls after this discussion.

I understand the discussion but let's be honest....some folks just want to hate...even when I informed folks with proof that it's not on top of a pond...concerning the weep holes I fully understand and are aware of them.

Whatever happened to any of the following:

Hell yea Gram!!!!

Nice!!!!

Finally some upgrades for a Top FCS program....

If you notice how I respond to folks stadiums....some people can't do that.

 

[JAG89]

I understand the discussion but let's be honest....some folks just want to hate...even when I informed folks with proof that it's not on top of a pond...concerning the weep holes I fully understand and are aware of them.

Whatever happened to any of the following:

Hell yea Gram!!!!

Nice!!!!

Finally some upgrades for a Top FCS program....

If you notice how I respond to folks stadiums....some people can't do that.

Next time you go take a few more pictures, can you zoom in on the wall, particularly the base of the wall. Thanks!!!

 

[jag4life]

Nevermind I see that it is a retaining wall

 

[JAG89]

I like to see the detailed aspects of one's fine construction work. Glossing over stuff, as most Black folks like to do is not my thing.

 

[Tigerpride]

.even when I informed folks with proof that it's not on top of a pond...

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We informed you that we didn't want a dome but you mention it every day.. deal with it... Mr Field Pond....