Coaster Joe Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Guy- Terminator is designed using all applicable earthquake code provisions. Earthquake design can be approached by two methods: 1) Model the entire 3D structure and apply earthquake ground accelerations to the model 2) Apply an additional lateral acceleration to the structure using multipliers dicatated by code. This is an "envelope" solution so the multiplers are actually a more conservative approach. The first option is utilized in bridges, buildings...basically HUGE cost projects in order to optimize all of the members. The time and effort to process first method analysis would be prohibitive in our coaster construction. The earthquake design really only has big impacts on structure that is high off the ground. Our lift hill straddles three sets of tracks so the "stance" we had to take is very wide compared to our traditional lift hill structures. The first drop "Aeroplane" style is inherently stable due to both the cylindrical shape of the drop, as well as the additional track built integral with the bents that wrap around the outside of the first drop. The buildings are much more robust than in a typical coaster as well. "You could almost reach out and slap some cement." That is the bottom of the first drop on the left, which will be held at "slap" elevation for multiple bents before the low profile bunny that is already stood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Awesome Joe! Thank you for the very in depth response. I look at wood coasters as quite an art form structurally. In my opinion, GCI really creates the most beautiful ones around. I really can't wait to ride this. Guy "Odd name or not, I'm sold on this ride." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 More photos coming soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 January 25th, 2009 Update Today we were able to go backstage to get a bit closer to the latest progress. Here you can see the turn around from last week is nearly done! Those popsicle sticks have finally found their place in life! The ride is coming along VERY fast. That's quite a bit put up just in the past 7 days. Some close up shots for Joe. "It's the end of the ride as we know it..." There's more there, it's just cloaked using T-2000 futuristic technology. More closeups for Joe! Getting tired of looking at the turn around? No? GOOD! Radar dish to communicate with other life forms. (Terminators need this kind of equipment) Another look at, yep, the turn around! More popsicle sticks waiting for love. Hey look! There's another section going up! Another overview of the middle section. Here is where the Shooting Gallery once stood. I'm told this will be the entrance area to the coaster. A bridge will someday be built here. Bridgey, Bridge, Bridge, Bridge, Bridge. Weather was FANTASTIC to be out taking dirt pictures today! More Dirt. More Popsicle Sticks. Cones, Cones, Cones... Mud...why did it have to be mud. Here you can see Terminator starting to sneak up over the fence. This building will soon be the new Johnny Rockets Snakes and Pies...errr...Shakes and Fries! And the Ice Cream Shop at the front of the park will be a full service Cold Stone! (The Cold Stone at the back of the park is staying, too!) The Sky Tower offers an awesome view of the progress. There's that new little section hiding behind the freshly painted Deja Vu! Popsicle Sticky sticks. The lumber supply is getting lower and lower (and Leon's getting LARGER!!!) Looks awesome!!! The little section being built. It's so cute! You just want to reach out and pet it...c'mon go ahead...pet your screen! Do it! In fact, take a picture of you petting your screen and EMAIL DAN with the picture: mrt0ad13@aol.com (include your mailing address with your picture and we'll send you a TPR Bag-of-Crap!) I'm TELLING you! This whole Terminator theme is just a cover up for Goliath 2! Once this area is cleared of wood, it would make the PERFECT place for a Terminator Opening Day Campout (hint, hint!) Here's an overview of the entire site. Traffic Jam. I haven't taken an overview "park photo" in a while...so here's one! Enjoy! Arrow Fun Junction. Q-Bot area still looking like two evil faces under construction. The Yo-Yo gets a bit of love. New for 2009! Fresh Paint! It's nice to see the older rides getting some care. And finally we leave you with the Customer Service Policy. Words to live by! Until next week.... A big THANK YOU goes out to Six Flags Magic Mountain for giving us access to take these photos. --Robb Ps. Remember for more information about Terminator Salvation: The Ride and for our past construction updates, click here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=23&linkid=4166 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Yes! Goliath 2! I hope it's as good as Goliath 1! /I actually really do like Goliath. //But this Terminator thingy looks pretty fun, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 This looks like it will be cool coaster. I can't wait to ride it in May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I've been living in LA for half a year and I still haven't made my way over there. Looking forward to going when this is built and also finally riding Tatsu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Great pics & update Robb. Terminator seems to be coming up fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 And the GCI curves begin to take shape! I love it! Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic hearse Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Those pictures are damn sexy! I can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itnotfair Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks for the photos! And... and Leon's getting LARGER!!! Nice Stephen Stucker reference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Will I really get a TPR Bag-o-crap just for sending a picture of me petting the screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollercoasterfreak91 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 GCI! *drools* Already emailed my picture to Dan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I'm not e-mailing Dan anything. If I have something to say to him, I'll talk to him diabetic-to-diabetic. I'd heard that it was supposed to rain today, so I decided to visit the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard instead of going out to SFMM. Interesting place if you enjoy old cars. But next week is the Super Bowl, and since I don't give a dang about football, that makes a good excuse to run out to the mountain and see what else they might do to Terminator in the next week. Thanks for the update! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Our first two bag of crap winners have sent in pictures! If you want to know how to get a TPR bag-of-crap...read the update! Christian from Witchita, Kansas says "All you get to see is my hand!" Thanks guys! Your Bags-of-crap will be in the mail soon! Nathan from Riverside, California says "Nice woodie" *pet* *pet* *pet* "Nice Woodie" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I am very excited to see this ride progress, and I am not a wooden coaster fan!! But this will definitely be worth riding during my west coast trip in November!!!! ~Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I've got to say, this is going to be one sexy coaster when finished. GCI sure makes some beautiful rides. Steve- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietcokevan Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Just the very few supports that are up already look better than Psyclone. Can't wait for next weekend to go see it for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollercoasterfreak91 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Woot! Featured on TPR for petting a woodie!...now I just gotta find a way to get from here to West Coast Bash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 More Bag-O-Crap photos! Armando from Hialeah, Florida says "Here's me petting Terminator picture on the screen." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whakojacko Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 so far, so good! Can't wait to see this baby finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Here's a couple more.... And "Guy who's name we think might be Cole" from Napes, Florida took the whole thing one step too far!!! Kevin from Ventura California says "I love Terminator almost as much as my Mac!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Now I am dying to get out to SFMM this year! It's only been since 2000 when I was there last! Arrggh! Keep the pics coming! And I will get some shots of HRRR from Universal Studios down here in Orlando! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomerang Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I'm glad SFMM is doing stuff to improve the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 But my rubbing pic has a bunch of WDW stuff in it so I definitely deserve 2 bags of crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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