An interesting fact: a structural engineer within the stadium authority complained about the Candlestick Park stadium the year before, that it could catastrophically fail if an earthquake hit. They had put off repairs for years to strengthen the stadium since 1983 when problems were found. The engineer was persistent and convinced the management to seismically strengthen the stadium and the work was done between the 1988 and 1989 baseball seasons, and completed before the World Series, when the Loma Prieta Quake struck. If not for the work done to the stadium, many thousands could have died within it if it collapsed.
Can you please tell me where you found this. The original stadium was constructed to “split” in certain places, which it did in 1989, and keep the spectators safe, which it did. I wasn’t aware of any reinforcement at that time as the only construction listed was when $30 million was spent on improving the stadium by adding a new scoreboard, more concessions and luxury suites. I’d like to find what changes they did complete totally.
rwood