One of MAURER's global projects is Roland Garros in Paris.
The project covers an area of 13.5 ha and comprises 20 tennis courts. One of the key features of the tennis stadium is the possibility of continuing the game even during heavy rain. The stadium is equipped with a roof, which can open and close. MAURER installed special dampers for this roof. The goal was to achieve an instant response of the roof to the slightest vibrations and ensure the noiseless operation of the roof system.
As seen in the images, the stadium roof consists of 11 girders that open during rain, ensuring protection from rain. However, this system had to operate at minimal noise levels to avoid disturbing the tennis players. The noise generated in this steel structure during the wind also needed to be eliminated.
MAURER used 2 different systems for this project: TMD (Vertical Vibration Dampers) and 20 (elastomeric, spherical, and lifting) bearings.
These systems eliminate metal fatigue in the structure, ensuring its durability, allowing the roof to operate at minimal noise levels during opening and closing, and ensuring seismic safety.
