FEATURED PROJECT: Hayward Field
HAYWARD FIELD
Hayward Field is the track and field venue for the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. It is arguably one of the most storied and famous stadiums in the track and field world. The original stadium was built in the early 1900’s and, when it could no longer keep up with demand, it was replaced with a building that reflects the modern world, the UO campus, and the surrounding region.
Multiple fabricators supported this project with TMF providing approximately 25% of the major infrastructure, including 19 of the 77 ‘bents’ that surround the stadium and support the external exoskeleton and overhead canopy. To accommodate the progressively changing slope of the roof, each bent was unique in shape and dimension. No two of the 77 bents are alike, each slightly different.
In total, TMF fabricated approximately 700 tons of steel for the project including bents, rakers (heavy sections supporting the seating), and the exoskeleton.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The bents were each fabricated in two segments and then field-welded and erected. Each segment was 40-60 feet long.
- For a more natural look, each bent was fitted with a massive glulam.
- The rakers were 10-13 feet wide and up to 70 feet long.
