OLYMPIC STADIUM, BERLIN

THE PROJECT AND ITS REQUIREMENTS

The stadium underwent extensive reconstruction work from 2000 to 2004 and was reopened in 2004. The impressive stadium structure is now one of the top tourist attractions in Berlin and conveys a piece of German sport and architectural history to its visitors. The world record for the 100 m sprint that still stands today was set by Usain Bolt in 2009 on the striking blue running track.
Numerous spectator rows with over 73,000 seats place particularly high demands on the stability and safety of the beam and stand construction. At the same time, vibrations caused by mechanical oscillations have to be absorbed.

In order to meet the different requirements, various elastomer bearings from Calenberg were used.

THE SOLUTION

The stands are mounted on bi-Trapez bearings.
Furthermore, both sliding and fixed bearings from Calenberg were used during the reconstruction of the support structures: Ciparall sliding bearings and S 70 compact bearings as well as Q sandwich bearings for high compressive stresses. The suitability for use of the structure was thus ensured and the well-being of the visitors was positively influenced.