Indiacon Civil

Structures Library

Stadiums and long-span roofs

What it is

Roofs that cover large open floors without inner columns.

How it works

Trusses, arches, space frames, shells or cables carry the roof across the span.

Diagram: Indiacon original, not to scale.

Main components

Roof structure, supports, bracing, cladding, seating bowl.

Key codes

IS 800, IS 875. Cited by number only; get the text from BIS or the issuing body.

Notable projects

Large stadium and exhibition-hall roofs.

Videos

Last reviewed: 23 Oct 2026. Sources: official publications and cited standards, see sources and policy. Report an error: comment on the related video on YouTube.