Recreation & Civil Structures

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Pedestrian Safety Barriers Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV
Pedestrian Safety Barriers Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV

Dozens of steel bollards installed. Steel bollards are embedded in concrete and designed to resist impact from a large vehicle and protect pedestrians.


PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BARRIERS MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Las Vegas, NV
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BARRIERS MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Las Vegas, NV

Dozens of steel bollards anchored into specially designed concrete footings to provide a safety barrier between pedestrians and traffic. Bollards are designed and tested to stop the direct impact of a large vehicle.


Pedestrian Safety Barriers Climate Pledge Arena Seattle, WA
Pedestrian Safety Barriers Climate Pledge Arena Seattle, WA

Dozens of steel bollards anchored into specially designed concrete footings provide a safety barrier to protect pedestrians from traffic. Bollards are designed and tested to stop the direct impact of a large vehicle.


Stratosphere Tower Sky Jump Las Vegas, NV
Stratosphere Tower Sky Jump Las Vegas, NV

Thrill seekers are dressed in specially tailored suits that are connected to guide cables and then leap off the edge of the Stratosphere Tower’s 108th floor, (825ft in the air) and plummet in a controlled free-fall to a waiting bull’s eye below! Sky Jump Las Vegas is said to be the highest sky jump in the world.


Stratosphere Tower Thrill Rides Las Vegas, NV
Stratosphere Tower Thrill Rides Las Vegas, NV

Starting at over 900 feet above the ground, “X Scream” passengers roll 27 feet over the edge of the tower before coming to an abrupt stop. Riders of the 20-ton “Insanity” are strapped into one of 5 rotating pods suspended from mechanical arms and extended past the edge of the tower over 900 feet in the air.

 


Galena Creek Bridge Temporary Shoring Culvert Carson City, NV
Galena Creek Bridge Temporary Shoring Culvert Carson City, NV

The 1,722 foot long Galena Creek Bridge, part of the I-580 extension between Reno and Carson City, was named 2013 Project of the Year by ENR Southwest.  The bridge spans a sensitive creek environment and is situated in an area prone to high winds – two factors that posed significant design and construction challenges.

Project general contractor Fisher Industries of Phoenix proposed a brilliant solution to address both concerns: construct a temporary 35 foot span by 400 foot long arched concrete bridge over the creek, then place 140 feet of fill above to create a flat working surface on which to construct the shoring and formwork for the bridge.  Dave Rowe, PE, SE, structural engineer and principal with Wright Engineers, designed the temporary bridge taking into consideration the interaction of the soil with the arch structure as well as the immense weight of fill above.  Sadly (for us, anyway) once the main bridge construction was complete, the fill and temporary bridge were removed.

The accompanying photo by CC Myers, Inc, Fisher’s bridge subcontractor, shows the temporary tunnel and fill beneath the nearly completed bridge.


TWC Solar Covered Parking Las Vegas, NV
TWC Solar Covered Parking Las Vegas, NV
One of the largest solar carports in the world, the 2,232 solar panels produce approximately 700 KW of DC power and cover much of the TWC Headquarters parking lot. Wright Engineers provided structural engineering services.

Vista Verde Arch Culverts Maricopa County, AZ
Vista Verde Arch Culverts Maricopa County, AZ

Eight multi-barrel arch culverts designed by Wright in lieu of traditional box culverts.  The alternate design saved nearly $1 million in construction costs and resulted in a much more aesthetically pleasing appearance.


Bridges at Gilbert Gilbert, AZ
Bridges at Gilbert Gilbert, AZ

With several builders and about 480 acres, this master planned community is a big addition to the east valley.  Wright provided structural engineering services for entry features, bridges, theme walls, park elements, and trellises.

 


MLB Spring Training Complex Scottsdale, AZ
MLB Spring Training Complex Scottsdale, AZ

Major League Baseball spring training facility for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. The complex contains an 11,000-seat stadium, separate clubhouses for each team, and 12 full-size practice fields. Wright Engineers provided structural engineering services for the exterior cladding and soffits.


Radiance at Superstition Vistas Apache Junction, AZ
Radiance at Superstition Vistas Apache Junction, AZ

Entry monument and signage design

Entry monument Signage design by ABLA


Swimming Pools Thousands of locations
Swimming Pools Thousands of locations

Wright Engineers has provided structural engineering services for thousands of swimming pools.


Shadow Hills Arched Bridges Indio, CA
Shadow Hills Arched Bridges Indio, CA

Two identical 48 foot span arched bridges.  Several other arched bridges are also located on the site.


Summerlin Aquatic Center Las Vegas, NV
Summerlin Aquatic Center Las Vegas, NV

27,000 square foot aquatics facility.


Custom Pool in The Ridges of Summerlin Las Vegas, NV
Custom Pool in The Ridges of Summerlin Las Vegas, NV

Cantilevered over the hillside with a seating area and walkway beneath, the “zero” edge pool and infinity edge spa fall into a trough suspended over the lower area.  Pool builder Ozzie Kraft Enterprises won Best of Show at the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals’ International Awards of Excellence ceremony at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.  The award is the most prestigious International Award in the swimming pool industry.  Wright Engineers provided structural engineering services for this pool.  Wright Engineers has also provided structural engineering services for thousands of other pools.

 


Winnemucca Aquatic Center Winnemucca, NV
Winnemucca Aquatic Center Winnemucca, NV

29,400 SF municipal swimming pool facility building will consist of a pool for competitive swimming and a shallower pool for recreation


Henderson Senior Center Henderson, NV
Henderson Senior Center Henderson, NV

The 29,350 square foot LEED Gold facility provides a variety of activities and services for patrons age 50 and over. The building houses a commercial kitchen, dining area, wellness center, crafts rooms, game room, fitness/weight rooms, multipurpose room, conference rooms, movie room and admin spaces. Outdoor spaces include a BBQ area, and exterior game spaces.


Dragon Ridge Clubhouse Henderson, NV
Dragon Ridge Clubhouse Henderson, NV
A two-story, 27,000 square foot golf course clubhouse that folds into the landscape of the Las Vegas foothills and features a pro shop, fine dining, mixed grill, an exercise facility, swimming pool, locker rooms, and golf cart storage. The building’s unique roof geometry is intended to reflect the ridge line of the surrounding mountains.

University of Utah Softball Complex Salt Lake City, UT
University of Utah Softball Complex Salt Lake City, UT

900 seat softball stadium with canopy roof, press box, athletic training room and outdoor batting cages. An indoor hitting and pitching facility is located adjacent to the competition field.


Opportunity Village Arts & Work Centers Las Vegas, NV
Opportunity Village Arts & Work Centers Las Vegas, NV

100,000 square foot campus includes the Thomas and Mack Employment  Resource Center and the Kitty Rodman Arts Enrichment Center.


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