Structural Engineering of “The Bird Tail” at Buddy Holly Hall

Category: Engineering

Written By: Nicole McBride

Date: December 23, 2020

Structural Engineering of “The Bird Tail” at Buddy Holly Hall cover image
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A form for one of the splayed columns

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Several layers of rebar inside the concrete structure

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The “Bird Tail” before installation of rebar

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“The Bird Tail” was designed by Parkhill's Structural Team.

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The splayed columns required careful structural engineering design.

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“The Bird Tail“ is located on the east side of Buddy Holly Hall.