Maracana Stadium adds 16,000 metre Q-railing system
Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, will enhance the view from its stands and create more space for fans, using Q-railing's glass handrail systems, in preparation for major upcoming sporting events.
The legendary stadium will use the Easy Glass® Slim, Easy Glass® 3kN, and glass clamp systems to fulfill its visual and safety aims, during renovations for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, World Cup 2014; and the Olympic and Paralympics Games in 2016.
SerplacRio, a large Rio de Janeiro construction company, is responsible for the installation of all Q-railing systems in various rings and lodges. Martin Mittelstaedt, Business Development Manager at Q-railing, said: “We're honoured and excited to be involved with the Maracanã’s renovations. As well as the obvious visual benefits of transparency in the stands, our glass systems will promote a clean, modern design, without losing the key safety aspect of railings.”
Thousands of excited fans will be protected by Easy Glass® 3kN, which can cope with up to 3 Kilonewton loads and meets the highest safety standards.
SerplacRio will see easier installation and manoeuvring, thanks to the light weight profile of Easy Glass® Slim, used for fascia and top mounting, combined with a Safety Wedge system, which is designed for fast set-up.
Maracanã Estádio opened its doors in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup. Holding 200,000 spectators, it was once the largest stadium in the world. Although this number has now been reduced to 80,000, the stadium is still legendary and the second most visited tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro.
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