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1. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, rigging, September 18, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, rigging, September 18, 2003 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Close up view of the rigging system used to hold the steel plates into place during assembly.
2. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, rigging, September 18, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, rigging, September 18, 2003 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Close up view of the rigging system used to hold the steel plates into place during assembly.
3. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, rigging, September 18, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, rigging, September 18, 2003 Trusses; Structural systems; Steel; Close-up view of the temporary rigging system used to hold the steel plates into place during assembly. The cables were removed once the sculpture was completely seam-welded. The finished sculpture is...
4. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Concrete; I-beams; Scaffolding; Trucks; Hoisting machinery; Pails; Structural systems; Construction equipment; Close-up view of an I-beam encased in green rebar. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is put in place before the concrete is poured. The resulting reinforced concrete is stronger and more durable than regular...
5. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Concrete; I-beams; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Structural systems; Close-up view of an I-beam wrapped in green rebar. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is put in place before the concrete is poured. The resulting reinforced concrete is stronger and more durable than regular...
6. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Concrete; I-beams; Scaffolding; Structural systems; Trusses; Close-up view of an I-beam wrapped in green rebar. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is put in place before the concrete is poured. The resulting reinforced concrete is stronger and more durable than regular...
7. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Snow; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Structural systems; Looking southwest toward SBC Plaza during its construction. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, latticework is in place at SBC Plaza, in preparation for pouring the concrete. SBC Plaza is located atop the roof...
8. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Structural systems; Snow; Close-up view of rebar at SBC Plaza during its construction. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is put in place before the concrete is poured. The resulting reinforced concrete is stronger and more durable than...
9. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Structural systems; Snow; Close-up view of rebar at SBC Plaza, along the base of the partially built sculpture. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is put in place before the concrete is poured. The resulting reinforced concrete is stronger...
10. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, omphalos, March 4, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, omphalos, March 4, 2004 Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Skyscrapers; Looking southwest at the structural steel of the sculpture with the omphalos in place. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
11. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Structural systems; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates. The rigging and cables holding the plates in place can also be seen.
12. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Dollies (Moving equipment); A pole is looped through the back of a steel plate, and used to maneuver the plate into place.
13. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Looking northwest toward the partially completed sculpture as a steel plate is moved into place. Each plate was covered with a protective film to maintain its polished surface before being transported...
14. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Dollies (Moving equipment); Hoisting machinery; Structural systems; Wood blocks; Skyscrapers; Plywood Workers attach straps to a pole that is attached to a steel plate. Individual plates were hoisted into place by cranes.
15. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Trusses; Structural systems; Tents; Scaffolding; I-beams; Hoisting machinery; Workers guide a steel plate into place on the sculpture.
16. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Trusses; Ladders; Dollies (Moving equipment); Hoisting machinery; Structural systems; Tents; Plywood Workers guide a steel plate into place on the sculpture.
17. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Tents; Structural systems; Workers guide a steel plate into place on the sculpture.
18. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Tents; Ladders; Hoisting machinery; Workers guide a steel plate into place on the sculpture.
19. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Ladders; Tents; Trusses; Structural systems; Workers guide a steel plate into place on the sculpture.
20. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Ladders; Tents; Trusses; Structural systems; Workers guide a steel plate into place on the sculpture.
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