Date & Time:
Thursday, September 26, 2024
5:00PM to 6:00PMSocial Hour
6:00PM to 7:00PMBuffet Dinner
7:00PM to 8:00PMPresentation

Topic:
Phillies Scoreboard Expansion

Location:
Concordville Inn
675 Conchester Highway
Concordville, PA 19331

Fees:
$70 - Members & Non-Members
$50 - Students and Government
PLEASE RSVP BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Description:
The Philadelphia Phillies replaced the main videoboard at Citizens Bank Park in the 2022-2023 off-season. The new state of the art videoboard is 76% larger in area than the existing videoboard, which makes it one of the largest videoboards in Major League Baseball. The new videoboard is supported from the original videoboard structure. The existing structural members, connections, and foundations were analyzed and reinforced as necessary for the additional wind and dead loads. Steel columns were extended higher to accommodate the new videoboard’s additional height, and a 12-foot long cantilever was hung off of the rightmost existing column to support the additional width of the larger board. The design team needed to work closely with the contractors considering the fast-paced construction required to complete the installation within the planned six-month long construction period. The construction timeline was ultimately shortened by six weeks due to the Phillies appearance in the 2022 World Series. Numerous challenges arose during construction which required quick input from the design team. Ultimately, the project completed on schedule and delivered an impressive videoboard which enhances the fan experience at Citizens Bank Park.


Presenters:

Paul Constantini, PE, SE, Director of Structural Engineering

Paul has more than 33 years of experience in structural engineering currently licensed as a professional/structural engineer in 34 states (SE in Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, and Nevada).He provides creative design solutions and appreciates the opportunity to mentor young staff and lead the structural engineering effort on select projects.His experience encompasses complex project types, including process facilities, healthcare, laboratories and offices, public and private primary and higher education schools and universities, sports and recreational complexes, and warehouses.

Paul is an active member of the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers and is a past president.Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Penn State University and a Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering from Drexel University.

Mary Stanzione, PE, Structural Engineer
Mary has more than 15 years of experience in structural engineering and is currently licensed as a professional engineer in Pennsylvania.Her experience spans a broad range of project types including sports, entertainment, cultural, government, academic, and health care facilities.Mary is involved in the recruitment and selection of interns for the structural engineering group, and is involved in the development of department design spreadsheets and standards.

Mary holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Drexel University and a Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering from Villanova University.

Questions:

Please email phillysei@gmail.com