2007-02-20 12:00:03 · 3 answers · asked by chefjordan 2 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ English Football
It's purely there for decoration.it's the worlds largest un-supported roof structure,so doesn't actually do anything.
the idea is that it stands out and makes Wembley the most recognisable stadium in the world...basically replacing the old twin-towers!!
2007-02-20 22:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by Andy H2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The new design is for an all-seated capacity of 90,000 protected from the elements by a sliding roof. The stadium's signature feature will be a circular section lattice arch of 7 metre internal diameter with a 315 metre span, erected some 22° off true, and rising to 133 metres tall.
According to "Guinness World Records 2006", the archway is the world's longest unsupported roof structure. The arch was raised for the first time during construction of the Stadium in June 2004. This is the new stadium's answer to the old "Twin Towers" trademark.
2007-02-20 12:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by Mathlady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a program on TV the other night about it,the steel arch supports the roof,a bit like a suspension bridge.
2007-02-20 12:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by smiler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋