Construction Magazine April 2017 | Page 32

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MICHIGAN STADIUM

Since its establishment in the 1920s , the capacity at Michigan Stadium has risen from 72,000 to 107,601 . Constructed at a cost of $ 950,000 , setbacks were initially seen with regards to foundation works of the stadium due to high levels of moisture , at which over 400 tonnes of reinforced steel were implemented into the build . The stadium underwent a $ 226 million renovation in 2010 to modernise the stadium , increase the number of seats and make it increasingly accessible . The renovation works also improved the safety of spectators through the instalment of hand rails and the widening of the stadium ’ s aisles .

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