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GOAL: Hang light grid of 1.5" pipe for new black box spaceRoof/ceiling structure has wooden beams of 4" x 6" dimension to which we want to attach the grid. Current idea is using eyebolts horizontally…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Reid Sep 29, 2014.
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Ted Jones replied to Barry Martin's discussion Rigging question"You asked for opinions, you got them.
Over designed doesn't tell us that someone sat down with a calculator and figured out what the loads may be and how they will be applied to your building structure. It also doesn't tell us what the…"
Barry Martin replied to Barry Martin's discussion Rigging question"I'm not flying scenery, or hanging any draperies. I am working with theater professionals who know what they're doing, and what I described is what we have come up with as a plan that makes sense for a low-cost, hands-on installation.…"
Erich Friend replied to Barry Martin's discussion Rigging question"I'll back Michael, Sergio, and Ted. The combined static weight of the equipment, plus the dynamic weights of scenery, drapery, and technician that slips from the ladder and grabs the grid are all good reasons why a the inclusion of a…"
Ted Jones replied to Barry Martin's discussion Rigging question"Michael's right. There are things the SE will not do. And there are some things you don't want he or she to do for you. Like design your pipe grid.
Most pipe grids are designed for between 20 lb/ft of pipe to 50 lb/ft. This means…"
Barry Martin replied to Barry Martin's discussion Rigging question"With all due respect, if I was hiring a structural engineer, why would I be asking for intelligent advice on this forum? "
SERGIO FERNANDEZ MARTINEZ replied to Barry Martin's discussion Rigging question"Structural Engineer is the best option. . . but if yo can send some photos or drawings . . .may be we can help you. . . "
Michael Mell replied to Barry Martin's discussion Rigging question"Spend the money to engage a licensed structural engineer to tell you the safest and most appropriate way to hang the grid."
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GOAL: Hang light grid of 1.5" pipe for new black box spaceRoof/ceiling structure has wooden beams of 4" x 6" dimension to which we want to attach the grid. Current idea is using eyebolts horizontally through beams and chain with shackles from eyebolt to pipe. Grid will not be rigid but that seems ok. Do not want to pierce beams more than needed, do not want to lag vertically up into the beams. Pipe sections weigh 100 lbs each at most. Each section might hold 4-6 instruments. Please bestow…See More
Barry Martin replied to Barry Martin's discussion If you were building a new theater space... in the group Technical Direction"Thank you for these resources. My instinct is to create something modular so we can present in a variety of ways and make the space flexible. I plan to order a copy of your book when pay day comes. "
Barry Martin replied to Barry Martin's discussion If you were building a new theater space... in the group Technical Direction"That looks marvelous! I will be sure to visit next time I'm in your neighborhood. Thank you!"
Scott Nolte replied to Barry Martin's discussion If you were building a new theater space... in the group Technical Direction"Barry -
I'm not sure if you're building a facility or renovating an existing structure, but I'll throw in a factor to our solution. We just finished a 12,000 sq ft building (+ basement storage) using prefab modules for the lobby.cafe,…"
Michael Mell replied to Barry Martin's discussion If you were building a new theater space... in the group Technical Direction"As you can see by the variety of responses, there are some general questions to consider, but like politics, "all theater is local" and the space(s) you may be considering may each have different answers to the general questions and will…"
Kevin H. C. Moore replied to Barry Martin's discussion If you were building a new theater space... in the group Technical Direction"One other point I think deserves consideration is 'Will everything be housed in this new theater space or will scenery, costumes, props...etc., be brought in from somewhere else?' The ingress and egress for larger items to and from…"
Ted Jones replied to Barry Martin's discussion If you were building a new theater space... in the group Technical Direction"The other guys are all correct. However, I can tell you the questions I ask people in your position.
1. What kind of shows are you looking to do?
You can build a space that is usable for all types of shows, BUT, some spaces lend themselves to…"
Michael Mell replied to Barry Martin's discussion If you were building a new theater space... in the group Technical Direction"You may wish to read my book, Building Better Theaters, ET Press 2006, 2008. It was written for folks like you who are about to embark a the grand adventure to create your own theater space. It is available on Amazon."
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