mollusk Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 If I understand the system correctly, the structural portion of the panel is a sheet of concrete (presumably reinforced); the "bricks" are actually thin appearance pieces adhered to that panel in some form or fashion. They don't have any load on them beyond that required to remain glued to the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'm sure whatever adhesive they have is very strong and that it is tested to last a decent stated lifetime, however it can't possibly be as durable as if the brick were actually joined into the other bricks in the wall. The freezing and expanding of small pockets of water over time can overcome any adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 The vertical bricks are part of the brick panels. The bricks on those panels are real, but not of a normal thickness. There will be some "visible seam" issues, but apparently they will look better with some age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 This should be kind of fun when full... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 From scotch's link: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 to quote the Ron Carter spokesman: This is HUUUUUGE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 This should be kind of fun when full... My new fb cover photo :3 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 A giant fountain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Nope, the base for a new, larger E. King Gill statue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 The second and second to last pics are baller. I'm so proud of my school and so proud of the stadium. Pretty slick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 The interior cranes are out along with nearly everything that was on the ground inside the stadium. Looks like they are prepping the field surface to put grass back in. Aside from the collapse of the old stands, the West side build up next offseason will almost be anti-climatic compared to this expansion, though connecting it all together will be a neat finishing touch. I would love to be there in a packed house for the LSU game on Thanksgiving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Recent aerial shot: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Edited June 30, 2014 by Scotch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 This stadium is starting to remind me of Johnny Cash's Cadillac in "One Piece at a Time," especially with the old student decks patched in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Once 2015 rolls around the outside will look coordinated, the interior will certainly be unique, but I am confident it will look great both in person and on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Eww, I can still see the seams for the facade they put up. How tacky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Once 2015 rolls around the outside will look coordinated, the interior will certainly be unique, but I am confident it will look great both in person and on TV. It will definitely look pieced together on the interior, but I think it is kind of neat to see the progression of the stadium in its structure. It would have been neat if part of the old first deck could have been integrated, but I understand the other competing priorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) Edited July 6, 2014 by Scotch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 From yesterday (July 7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Edited July 21, 2014 by Scotch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Love the shot with the train, Scotch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks, I think I could,d get that shot from a lower angle and the track might hide some of the parking lot, etc. I'll see if I can make that shot happen one of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 landscaping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Someone over at TexAgs did an overlay of the pre-demoliion field on the new one now that the grass is down. A neat illustration of how much closer the stands will be to the field. You also get a feel for how big the new video board is. The old one was huge, though eclipsed by others in CFB and other sport stadiums. Edited August 11, 2014 by Nate99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I compare the video as like going from a standard television screen to a Theater Wide Screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The new Kyle Field redevelopment certainly is cool, but it's causing a shortage in workers and construction projects elsewhere in town. As a result, even a simple gas station project will drag its feet for literally months, and hope is rapidly dimming that the Torchy's will open before school starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 The new Kyle Field redevelopment certainly is cool, but it's causing a shortage in workers and construction projects elsewhere in town. As a result, even a simple gas station project will drag its feet for literally months, and hope is rapidly dimming that the Torchy's will open before school starts. The gravitational pull of a multi-hundred million dollar project in a ~230K population area must spawn some wierd economics. One wonders if some of wherewithal devoted to Baylor's stadium might divert south over the next year now that it is mostly complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 They cranked up the video board for the first time yesterday. A great pic by 'spudag' over at TexAgs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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