The “Bubble”, as it is known, was conceived in 1983 when the University and the State of New Jersey made a strong commitment to the students for newer facilities.  The structure measures 230’ x 430’ x 80’.  The ASATI Rutgers sports dome is used for football, soccer and lacrosse and is surrounded by a 4-lane running track.

The structure features a Tedlar coated translucent outer fabric, allowing the participants to practice in natural lighting during daylight hours.

The structure is designed with the exclusive bias cable net system for allowing for structural rigidity of 35 lbs. snow load and 120 mph wind load.

60 DAFT HANGLITES provide 60 foot candles of indirect glare-free sports lighting over the entire playing areas.

Read the Rutgers/ASATI Air Structure Article

Size: 
230'W x 430'L x 80‘H
80,500 sq. ft.

Exterior Fabric Envelope:
Translucent DuPont Tedlar 28 ozs. per square yard

Interior Thermaliner
Exclusive Rip Stop Construction. 

Thermaliner Patents
Fraioli R4 & Fraioli R8

Bias Cable Net System
Meets structural code requirements for 100 MPH wind and 35 lb. snow loading.

Cable-Net Patents
Bias Cable Net Patent

Field Junction Seam Joints
(3) For easy installation the structure is made in sections and mechanically sealed with aluminum non-rusting clamps.

Anchorage System
Continuous Steel Angle

Emergency Exit Doors
(8) All Aluminum Welded

Emergency Exit Door Patents
Fraioli Pressure Balanced Exit Doors

Revolving Door
(1) All Alluminum

Heating & Pressurization
(2) 2.5 Million BTUs

Warranty
15 years Pro Rata on air structure fabric envelope material & workmanship

Building Codes
Exceeds standards for AISC, BOCA, ICBO, IBC, CSA and NFPA 701 and the IFAI “Minimum Design Standards for Air Supported Structures.”