Gwalior International Cricket Stadium
Sightline and ‘C’- Value As stated in the book- Stadia, “The term ‘sightline’ refers to a spectator’s ability to see a critical point on the playing field over the head of the spectator below, and is measured by the ‘C’ value.” Use of a ‘super riser’ to ensure that spectators in wheelchairs can see over the heads of spectators in front of them, even when the latter rise to their feet. N=
(R+C) X (D+T) D
-R Tread fixed (Typical Seat)
Riser fixed (Typical Seat)
Nose fixed (Typical Seat)
Tread fixed (With Arms)
Riser fixed (With Arms)
Nose fixed (With Arms)
Tread fixed (Bench Seat/ Tractor Seat)
Riser fixed (Bench Seat/ Tractor Seat)
Nose fixed (Bench Seat/ Tractor Seat)
N= riser height; R= height between eye on ‘point of focus’ on the playing field; D= distance from eye to ‘point of focus’ on the playing field; T= depth of seating row
Fig 14- Sightline, ‘C’-Value and Spectators Seating Type Source- Stadia: A Design and Development Guide; by Geraint John, Rod Sheard and Ben Vickery (2007)
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