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Megadome Project for Catbalogan City

The study proposes a 5,000 square meter Megadome in Brgy. Maulong, Catbalogan City, Samar, aimed at providing a modern venue for large-scale events and a disaster-resilient shelter. It emphasizes the importance of structural engineering, material selection, and safety compliance, drawing on successful examples like the Singapore National Stadium and local facilities. The design aims to integrate functionality and resilience to withstand typhoons and seismic activity.

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Megadome Project for Catbalogan City

The study proposes a 5,000 square meter Megadome in Brgy. Maulong, Catbalogan City, Samar, aimed at providing a modern venue for large-scale events and a disaster-resilient shelter. It emphasizes the importance of structural engineering, material selection, and safety compliance, drawing on successful examples like the Singapore National Stadium and local facilities. The design aims to integrate functionality and resilience to withstand typhoons and seismic activity.

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Good afternoon, sir.

We are here to present our study titled: "The Proposed 5,000


Square Meter Megadome in Brgy. Maulong, Catbalogan City, Samar."

This study envisions an engineering-driven project that integrates functionality,


safety, and community resilience. Catbalogan City is the center of governance and
commerce for the province of Samar. However, despite its growing population, the
city currently lacks a modern, fully equipped structure capable of hosting large-
scale events or regional competitions. Existing venues are either too small,
outdated, or insufficiently equipped. More critically, Samar is frequently affected by
typhoons. This creates an urgent need for a facility that serves two purposes: a
venue for social and sports activities, and a safe shelter during calamities. Our
study aims to address how we can design a facility that is both a sports arena and a
disaster-resilient structure.

Our General Objective is to analyze and define the technical aspects of constructing
this 5,000 sqm Megadome, emphasizing structural engineering, material selection,
and safety compliance.

In our Review of Related Literature, we find that space-frame technology is


internationally recognized for creating column-free interiors, while the Schwedler
dome is cited as a strategic local solution due to its aerodynamic resistance to "lift"
during super typhoons and its seismic stability. Additionally, literature highlights the
Concrete-Steel System as essential for providing the compressive strength and
tensile resistance needed for foundations in the Philippines.

Transitioning to the Review of Related Studies, we examine the Singapore National


Stadium and geodesic designs, which demonstrate the efficiency of energy-saving
geometries and retractable roofs. Locally, the Philippine Arena and the Department
of Agriculture’s monolithic domes provide benchmarks for using space frames and
reinforced concrete to withstand extreme seismic and thermal loads. The Spark
Samar Sports Complex and the Ormoc Superdome serve as regional examples of
how Eastern Visayas facilities can successfully integrate structural durability with
multifunctionality. Ultimately, designing this Megadome is like weaving a titanium
spiderweb over a stone base; the intricate network of steel provides the flexible
strength to weather any storm, while the solid foundation ensures the community
remains anchored and safe regardless of the elements.

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