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Superstructures: Engineering Marvels

Name: Superstructures: Engineering Marvels
Rating: 7.1

★ 7.1201945 minTV-G

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Synopsis

An exploration of engineering marvels. This brand new series reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden inside the world's most spectacular man-made constructions. From the world's biggest plane and largest free-spanning dome to the tallest building and the largest space ship, each superstructure is taken apart using state-of-the-art CGI and insight from world class specialists to reveal the startling innovations that turn it from dream to reality.

Episodes

Episode 1

Space Station

Learn what makes the International Space station, the most innovative and expensive superstructure ever built.

2019-06-11 · 45 min

Episode 2

Ultimate Cargo Ship

This episode reveals how cargo ship, GPO Amethyst, transports large structures across the world.

2019-06-18 · 45 min

Episode 3

Monster Plane

This episode uncovers the innovations that enable the world's largest plane, Antonov AN-255, to carry the world's heaviest air-freight.

2019-06-25 · 45 min

Episode 4

Tallest Building

This episode unveils the incredible engineering behind the Burj Khalifa.

2019-07-02 · 45 min

Episode 5

Biggest Dome

Witness the science behind the architecture of Singapore National Stadium, the largest free-spanning dome in the world.

2019-07-09 · 45 min

Episode 6

Giant Car Plant

Learn what makes Germany's Wolfsburg car factory, the largest car plant in the world.

2019-07-16 · 45 min

Episode 7

Mega Carriers

As globalization progresses, the amount of goods to be transported between countries and continents is rapidly increasing - and with it the size of cargo vehicles... In this exciting film, with the help of the world's best engineers, we can glimpse the secrets of a gigantic airplane, a cargo ship with astonishing parameters, and even the International Space Station!

2019-07-23 · 45 min

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