Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
North Hampshire, Surrey & Berkshire Branch 
North Hampshire, Surrey & Berkshire Branch
Welcome to the Home Page of the North Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire Branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). The details of upcoming talks and events as well as details of how to contact branch committee members can be found at this site.
| Talk Title: How to build an Olympic stadium |
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Presenter: Paul Shepherd Talk Date: 9th March 2010 Talk Time: 20:00 Location: Reading University Poster: Click Here Abstract: In less than 1000 days, London will host the 2012 Olympic games. More than nine million visitors are expected to watch 10,000 athletes compete in 26 sports at 34 venues around the UK. Maths is playing a critical part in the design and construction of these stunning venues. Paul Shepherd, who has helped to design sports stadiums around the world, shares the secrets behind the building of the Olympic Park and explores the practical ways that mathematics is being used in the construction and operation of this spectacular event. |
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