Extreme Engineering Videos

Extreme Engineering Videos

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Hurricane Proofing Bridge

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02:55

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Learn some of the challenges when trying to hurricane proof a new bridge construction, in this clip from "Extreme Engineering" on Discovery Channel.

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Unloading Cargo

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Duration:

01:22

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Learn how state-of-the-art cranes help to unload the crates from container ships.

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Container Ship Port

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Duration:

02:38

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To accommodate the new mega container ships many ports need to expand. Watch how Pier T recieves a make over to handle these new demands, in Discovery Channel's "Extreme Engineering."

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Old Charleston Bridges

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02:07

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The old bridges of Charleston, SC are accidents waiting to happen. Learn about the challenges for both ships and cars, and how engineers plan to solve them, in this clip from "Extreme Engineering" on Discovery Channel.

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The Plan to Save Venice

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Duration:

02:56

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The Italians are investing millions to save their beloved city of Venice from floods. One idea is a project that will cost over $2billion!

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Maglev Train

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Duration:

01:54

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Imagine a train running on magnetic levitation, travelling at speeds of over 300mph. Sound impossible? Well, actually, it already exists in real life.

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Iceland Dam Building

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Duration:

02:48

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The Iceland dam is a massive undertaking. Learn more about this project in this clip from Discovery Channel's "Extreme Engineering."

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Container Ship Sea Trials

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Duration:

03:01

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The new mega container ship is ready to go to sea. In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Extreme Engineering," we watch as the Captain takes the ship through the narrow harbor entrance for the first time.