The Vegas High Roller is the latest and most progressive of the modern giant observation wheel concepts first developed by Marks Barfield Architects with Arup for the London Eye in the late 1990s. Unlike other cable-tensioned wheels, the structural design of the rim has been reduced to a single tubular chord carrying 28 actively stabilised, large spherical cabins (each accommodating up to 40 passengers). The benefit of improved structural stability is exploited by using a 35m long hub-and-spindle assembly connecting the cable spokes to the rim. The result is an elegant and distinctive structural solution. It is also the first giant observation wheel to operate in a desert environment. This article describes the project's development and some of the challenges that this unique structure created. The project won the Institution's 2015 Structural Award for Arts and Entertainment Structures.
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机译：Vegas High Roller是现代巨型观景轮概念的最新，最先进的概念，该概念最初由Marks Barfield建筑师与Arup共同为“伦敦眼”在1990年代后期开发。与其他缆索张紧轮不同，轮辋的结构设计已简化为单个管状弦，可容纳28个主动稳定的大型球形座舱（每个座舱最多可容纳40位乘客）。通过使用35m长的轮毂和主轴组件将电缆轮辐连接到轮辋，可以提高结构稳定性。结果是一种优雅而独特的结构解决方案。它也是第一个在沙漠环境中运行的巨型观景轮。本文介绍了项目的发展以及这种独特结构所带来的一些挑战。该项目获得了该机构2015年的艺术和娱乐建筑结构奖。
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