This fall, a new cutting-edge college football stadium is set to open north of Chicago at Northwestern University. This presentation will review the major structural challenges and key features of the 35,000 seat, $800M venue. Topics will include unique site conditions and below grade structure, as well as highlights of the steel frame design such as the 100-foot canopy wrapping the entire bowl.

Learning Objectives

• Gain knowledge in key structural considerations of stadium design
• Familiarization with longspan steel design and erection strategies
• Gain understanding of structural solutions for below grade construction in areas of high water table

1.0 of CE Credit

Location

Cliff Dwellers Club
200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Menu: 

• Caesar Salad
• 11 oz. New York Sirloin Steak Bordelaise Sauce
• Tiramisu

Cocktail hour:  5 – 6 pm

Presentation and dinner time:  6:00 – 7:00 pm

Registration

In Person:  SEAOI/SEA Member - $75;  Non-Member - $115
Live Streaming:  SEAOI/SEA Member - $35;  Non-Member - $50 

In Person registration closes at 12 pm Central February 27th. Online registration closes one hour before the presentation.

About the Speakers

Karen Grossett
Principal, Thornton Tomasetti

Karen is structural engineer and principal with over 15 years of experience in largescale, complex steel structures within the commercial, aviation, and sports markets.

Brad Toellner
Senior Associate,
Thornton Tomasetti

Brad is a structural engineer and Senior Associate with Thornton Tomasetti. He has more than 10 years of experience in the design of various sports and entertainment venues.