Allen ISD Stadium has more problems than just cracks

[BigTex]

Fox4:

Additional parts of Allen’s Eagle Stadium will need to be fixed before it can reopen according to a new report released Thursday.

The report, done by engineering firm Nelson Forensics, found seven "structurally deficient" areas at Eagle Stadium: retaining walls, concourse framing, press box support columns, press box structure, single-story structures, main scoreboard and durability of the structure.

“These are primarily engineering failures,” said Ryan T. Chancey of Nelson Forensics in a statement. “While the concourse is the largest and most serious area, we did find failures in the structural design throughout the stadium.”

Allen ISD said the problem areas do not meet building codes at the present time.

Structural problems include inadequate concrete columns that support the press box, insufficient steel framing of the press box, connections at the base of the main scoreboard that are not strong enough and a retaining wall that does not have adequate steel reinforcement.

Allen ISD said the school board wants repairs to begin later this summer so the stadium can reopen in-time for graduation in May 2015.

Engineers found no issues in the concrete seating, the concrete pier foundations that support the above-ground structure, and a smaller scoreboard.

The stadium was designed by PBK Architects and built by Pogue Construction. Both have agreed to pay for the repairs, but it’s unknown how much each company will pay.

The stadium gained national recognition when it opened in 2012 - some good and some bad - for the amount of money spent by the district, $60 million, and its large seating capacity, 18,000.

Eagle Stadium has been closed since February when cracking in concrete throughout the concourse was deemed unsafe. In May, the district announced the stadium would be closed throughout the 2014 football season. Allen will play home games in neighboring stadiums in Plano.

[LibraryLady]

The stadium was designed by PBK Architects and built by Pogue Construction

I predict neither company will be hired to construct another stadium for a Texas school.

[Bob Of Burleson]

I wonder if it's worth fixing.

[BigTex]

The stadium was designed by PBK Architects and built by Pogue Construction

I predict neither company will be hired to construct another stadium for a Texas school.

If they don't go down the tubes, they may be willing to work under market value to rebuild their reputation. Somebody's brother-in-law will hire them.

[BigTex]

It could have been worse. They could have built it at Lake Whitney.

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[planosteve]

I guess the Allan Football Stadium is not all it was cracked up to be.

[LibraryLady]

I guess the Allan Football Stadium is not all it was cracked up to be.

[Dancer]

The stadium was designed by PBK Architects and built by Pogue Construction

I predict neither company will be hired to construct another stadium for a Texas school.

They are building something HUGE off 287 NW of FT.Worth. Between 287 and Business 287. Even have a Pouge Trailer parked on 287 for advertising. Looks like a School to me. This thing will make the Weatherford High School look small. And it it bigger than some College Campuses.

[LibraryLady]

Glad I don't have a child to attend such a school.

I know it is cheaper to put all the kids in one bldg., but when the HS gets too large I think it affects the education there in a negative manner.