Method and apparatus for modular stadium seating support system

摘要

A modular structure is assembled through a multiplicity of modules aligned in a series of horizontal rows, with each successive row being higher than the preceding row by a given height. Each row is composed of series of adjacent modules of the same height in that row, the modules composed of four vertical posts with adjacent modules sharing the same two intermediate posts between them. In alternating rows, the vertical posts are strengthened by widthwise crossbeams extending from adjacent the top of one vertical post to adjacent the bottom the next vertical post for all widthwise pairs of vertical posts in the given row. Each vertical post is anchored to the ground by being welded to a base plate assembly which in turn in bolted or anchored into the ground or concrete floor. Each module supports a concrete formed bed. The concrete bed is formed by a pair of oppositely disposed lengthwise right angle support members on each module which extend for the length of a given row and bounded on each end of the row by a transverse right angle support member. A metal bed is supported by the oppositely disposed lengthwise right angle support members in each module to form the floor of the concrete bed and concrete is poured for the entire length and width of each module to form a floor in a given row. Seats are thereafter positioned on the concrete floor.