Developments of Stadiums
by Renée Pluymackers
1. In the late 1850's: Bessemer found a way to invent the refining process of iron and the molding machines which reduced its price and promoted its use
2. After 1850: The concrete began to establish itself as an important construction both in England and France
3. 1896: Rebirth of the olympics and creation of many new sport games mainly in England
4. 1908: The first ''modern'' stadium (England) Using steel frame as a structure and wood for the bleachers
5. End of the 19th Century: Rapid growth in stadium design and construction (f.e. thin concrete covers and movable seating structures)
6. 19th - 20th Century: From Canopy roofs to retractable roofs
7. 8th century B.C.: Origin of the stadiums
8. Industrial era: 1760-1820/1840: Return of stadiums as a place of entertainment Revolution in structures design and construction stadiums out of simple concrete or steel columns and beams
9. 1824: Invention modern concrete by Joseph Aspdin (also known as 'Portland Cement')
10. 1849: Invention first form of reinvorced concrete 'ferroconcrete' by Joseph Monier
11. Beginning of the 20th Century: The revival of the stadiums as a place of entertainment into a place of total experience and entertainment
