Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

[Splatter]

Dozens of coasters have been built by B&M since the Hulk's original construction. I am guessing tweaks, economical moves and improvements have been made in the last 20 years of design since originally conceived.

 

[Universalfanboy]

The second the train leaves the tunnel, there is definitely another sound that doesn't come from the roar of the track.

There were speakers right outside the tunnel opening. I always assumed the swoosh/crash sound came from the speakers.

 

[Universalfanboy]

I think you're correct. While the track was designed to be loud and create the roar we all loved there are..well were ...speakers at the end of the tunnel that did add a sound to the launch and the reason I know this is because it didn't always go off Everytime a train was shot out.

Correct.

 

[Universalfanboy]

There were speakers right outside the tunnel opening. I always assumed the swoosh/crash sound came from the speakers.

Sorry. Should have read a little more before replying.

 

[Scott W.]

I would hazard a guess and say this is just economics. I beams are cheaper than round tubes, but round tubes are better for longer columns as they aren't as effected by slenderness. I imagine there's a certain length of column where it's more economical to use tube supports, but if the support needs to be shorter than that it's worth just using I Beams.

I don't think it's economics. In the grand scheme of things, switching the support from a tube to a beam would be a tiny percentage of the total cost. As far as we can see, I think there's only 2, maybe 3 beams being used.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Welp.

 

[epcyclopedia]

I don't think it's economics. In the grand scheme of things, switching the support from a tube to a beam would be a tiny percentage of the total cost. As far as we can see, I think there's only 2, maybe 3 beams being used.

I'm thinking it's because they know the stresses the original endured and its failure points. These are subsequently reinforced.

 

[epcyclopedia]

Also - on the water platform those are the beams the high reach has to get around for nightly inspection - no?

Maybe someone ran into them a few too many times.

 

[Scott W.]

I'm thinking it's because they know the stresses the original endured and its failure points. These are subsequently reinforced.

I think this certainly reinforces that the coaster was in trouble with different/stronger supports and new foundations.

 

[epcyclopedia]

I think this certainly reinforces that the coaster was in trouble with different/stronger supports and new foundations.

The irony is that I've always heard that Dragons was moreso a problem than Hulk. Both were pretty much welded back together nightly though.

If Dragons gets a rebuild I'd expect to see some major changes.

 

[Scott W.]

The irony is that I've always heard that Dragons was moreso a problem than Hulk. Both were pretty much welded back together nightly though.

If Dragons gets a rebuild I'd expect to see some major changes.

I think it would just be sad to see it get a rebuild. As long as they're not dueling, it's just a permanent reminder of what a great coaster it once was.

 

[Jwhee]

I'm guessing they are going to be theming some of the supports, it guess would be much easier to add theming around these things than the circular tubes?

 

[epcyclopedia]

Or they could just wrap a circular tube shroud around them too. That's an option as well.

 

[graspthesun]

I think Dragons would come down completely rather than be replaced. That's a good chunk of land that could be repurposed.

 

[shiekra38]

The irony is that I've always heard that Dragons was moreso a problem than Hulk. Both were pretty much welded back together nightly though.

If Dragons gets a rebuild I'd expect to see some major changes.

Please don't tell me that

 

[blue180]

I think Dragons would come down completely rather than be replaced. That's a good chunk of land that could be repurposed.

for a ride that has honestly become unenjoyable. I get so much whiplash recently...I avoid it now.

 

[Teebin]

Wow, there are two i-beam supports! Picture from above tweet.

I must get to the bottom of what is going on here. I am just not sure how I am going to do it. :saywhat:

 

[SkiBum]

Wow, there are two i-beam supports! Picture from above tweet.

I must get to the bottom of what is going on here. I am just not sure how I am going to do it. :saywhat:

Talk to your mole. He'll give word from the underground.

 

[devinp267]

Please don't tell me that

Not a B&M welded back together nightly.

 

[Quetzal]

Wow, there are two i-beam supports! Picture from above tweet.

I must get to the bottom of what is going on here. I am just not sure how I am going to do it. :saywhat:

I'm still 99% sure this is just simple structural engineering economics. It's the job of a structural designer to make a structure as economical as possible and this is just one way of making the design that little bit more efficient. Yes it's only a negligible difference but in any project the best way of ensuring cost efficiency is making everything as efficient as possible.