Engineering Catastrophes
65 Episodes Available
TV-PGDocumentary • Science
Season 78 Episodes
Chemical Plant CalamityS7 E8An explosion at a chemical plant in New Jersey kills five workers and unleashes a torrent of black smoke into the morning sky; an investigation reveals how a small amount of water led to this fatal manufacturing catastrophe.
Gas Leak CatastropheS7 E7Twenty people are killed after a hotel explodes on a cold Saturday morning in America's heartland; an investigation into the tragedy leads underground, where gas lines supplied the iconic building.
Art School InfernoS7 E6In Scotland, a distinguished library is ravaged by not one but two disastrous fires; experts explore how outdated construction methods and materials contributed to the vulnerability of this esteemed place of learning.
Nebraska Bomb CycloneS7 E5An aging dam in Nebraska is overcome by flooding after the area is hit with a devastating bomb cyclone; an investigation reveals that massive chunks of ice unleashed by the superstorm played a critical role in the failure of the old structure.
The Fern Hollow FiascoS7 E4On a snowy morning in Pittsburgh, a messy commute becomes dangerous after a bridge collapses; an investigation reveals how corrosion and other environmental factors helped bring down this decades-old structure.
Tower Crane CalamityS7 E3A crane collapse leaves seven dead on a holiday weekend in Manhattan; an investigation reveals how a shortcut taken while raising the crane left the machine swaying in the wind without proper lateral support.
Island Observatory FailureS7 E2In Puerto Rico, an iconic observatory nestled into a giant crater has to close after cables holding up a critical platform come crashing down; experts analyze the cumulative effects that led to the collapse of this awe-inspiring structure.
Pacific Coast Bridge CollapseS7 E1Residents along the Pacific Coast Highway are cut off from the outside world after a storm causes a bridge to buckle; experts reveal how the construction method of the old concrete bridge left it vulnerable to erosion on the steep coastline.
Synopsis
Pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation and engineering often results in mind-boggling building achievements. Unfortunately, progress can also produce leaning towers of terror. This series showcases the latter -- engineering disasters, from the hilarious to the mind-boggling, from the deadly to the bank-busting. Episodes profile, investigate and analyze outrageous structural gaffes, then tell of genius resolutions to solve the issues. Blunders include an airport that is sinking into the sea, an upside-down bridge, and a waterfront building that creates a dangerous wind tunnel.Cast
Jason Dietz, David Hitt, Nehemiah Mabry, Adrian BruggerRating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary, ScienceMore Like This
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