The City of Cleveland identified a need to replace the Cleveland Convention Center’s underground exhibit hall to meet the standards for national and state conventions as well as trade shows.
A structural concept study hi-lighted the irregularities in construction of the exhibit spaces. The study resulted in a creative roof-framing plan that would allow for a new column-free exhibit hall.
An innovative principle of load sharing/balancing between the main trusses and suspension cables was applied to achieve the desired column-free space.
A new, modern exhibit space would enable the convention center to attract more national and state conventions and trade shows which would have a positive economic impact on the City.