Case Study
A structural ribbon for the NASCAR Hall of Fame
A structural ribbon for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Design of a structural wall system with a mobius-like canopy structure Detailed model of building framing system to capture correct structural response Localised model of steel support bracket Genesis Structures used LUSAS ?nite element analysis to assist with the design of a complex structural ‘ribbon’ that wraps around the roof of US National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Hall of Fame building. The ribbon includes a 160 foot long mobius-like section that spans the entrance to the facility providing an eye-catching visual interpretation of the banked race track and speed that is typical of the sport. OverviewLocated in Charlotte, North Carolina, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction that honors t