Astrodome

Name of building
Astrodome 
Construction year
1965 
Structural system
Steel Structure 
Primary use
 
Architect
Lloyd & Morgan, with Wilson, Morris, Crane & Anderson. 
Architect2
 
Structural engineer
Praeger, Kavanagh & Waterbury + Roof Consult=Roof Structures Inc. and Z. S. Makowski, London. 
Constructor
Lott + Johonson, Drake & Piper 
Professional
American Bridge/ US Steel 
Country
USA 
Address
8400 Kirby Dr, I-610, Houston, TX 
Means of transportation
Airport Shuttle from airport to Astrodome. Local bus #18 from downtown 
Admission
outside:OK inside:OK
guided tour everyday 11:,13: & 15:00 
Reference
Civil Engineering ASCE Jan 1965, pp. 63-65. 
Note
713-799-9544
span:196.7m
outside diameter:216m
heght: 64.6m
photo taken on January 24, 1997. ⑦-135. 
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