Stratosphere Tower | Las Vegas, NV
Completion Date: 2005
Project Overview
The Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas dominates the skyline, rising to 866 ft (264 m) at the observation level and 1149 ft (350 m) at the peak of its spire. During the 1900s and early 2000s, the Stratosphere Tower underwent renovation to design a larger observation pod, enclosures for the tower arms, and changes to the spire.
The most unique, and ultimately the signature feature for many visitors, was the addition of several amusement rides at the top—and on the outside—of the Stratosphere. The first ride was the High Roller (now out of operation), which was a roller coaster that wraps around the top of the tower. The Big Shot, SkyJump, Insanity, and X-Scream rides followed, each of which required reanalysis of wind interactions and the structural effects on the Stratosphere.
Why CPP
CPP has been working with the engineers and architects on the Stratosphere Tower since its original design phase in 1991. Initially, the wind-related issues included standard wind loads and effects for the tower. More recently, CPP helped address all the wind-loading and wind-response issues that arose and now, thrill-seekers enjoy these one-of-a-kind rides high above the Las Vegas Strip.
Read more about the details of this unique project in CPP’s technical paper: Wind Engineering for the Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower.
Client Info
Structural Engineer:
Wright Engineers
www.wrightengineers.com
Architect:
Steelman Partners
www.steelmanpartners.com
Expert Details
CPP Project Director:
Dr. Daryl Boggs
dboggs@cppwind.com
