Met Park inspection photos (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Fabric is discolored with mold, dirt, moss, and lichen. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: There are several spots where the coating is completely missing and light can be seen coming through the fabric. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Several of the rainbow patches at tie-down points have delaminated either partially or are completely missing. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Gutters have rotted out or are no longer functional (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Web belts are polyester which degrades under UV light and moisture. The web belts are in poor condition and in several instances covered with moss and algae due to being continuously wet. Additionally the stitching was observed to be rotting away in some areas. All web belts should be replaced. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Web belts are polyester which degrades under UV light and moisture. The web belts are in poor condition and in several instances covered with moss and algae due to being continuously wet. Additionally the stitching was observed to be rotting away in some areas. All web belts should be replaced. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: All catenary cables have been significantly corroded and must be replaced. At least 6 cables have failed completely and are no longer supporting the structure. The cables that are still intact are so corroded that they are no longer safe. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: All membrane plates have significant corrosion and cannot be reused as the rust has fused the material together (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: All membrane plates have significant corrosion and cannot be reused as the rust has fused the material together (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Main cables supporting the central masts appear to be in better condition than the catenary cables however at system points: F, G, F' and G' corrosion was noted near the tie-down. The integrity of these cables has been compromised and they should be replaced. These cables are critical to the stability of the main masts and their failure would be catastrophic. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Main cables have been buried in sand and mulch. These should be dug out to prevent further deterioration of the cables. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Corrosion was observed at all side pole locations near the base of the pole. Exposed rusted steel was observed with an 1/8" or more of material corroded away at some locations. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Central masts are in general more protected than the side poles however due to the fact that some fabric closure panels protecting the opening at the top of the mast have rotted away water damage was observed. 4 of the 6 masts show signs of corrosion around the sand jacking openings, and it appears that water has been trapped within the mast which may mean there is internal corrosion. Before these poles can be reused the extent of internal corrosion must be determined and remediated. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: The two mast tops near system points A and A' where observed from a JLG and corrosion of the cable logs were observed, however the extent could not be determined. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Corrosion to varying degrees was observed in all above ground base plates. Recommended all plates be scoured down to base metal and measurements be taken to determine if plates need to be reinforced. All plates should be reinforced as required and repainted with a high performance paint coating to protect the steel. (Photo from FTL inspection report)
Met Park inspection photos Photo caption from FTL: Base plate tie-downs located at system points L, G, H, L', G', and H' are buried and their condition could not be fully determined. One base plate was partially excavated and no corrosion was observed. (Photo from FTL inspection report)