Superstructures: Engineering Marvels

7.1(12)|2019-06-11|1 seasons, 7 episodes

Documentary

Overview

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

Season 1(7)

S1E1 · 2019-06-11 · 45m

Space Station

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

S1E2 · 2019-06-18 · 45m

Ultimate Cargo Ship

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

S1E3 · 2019-06-25 · 45m

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.

S1E4 · 2019-07-02 · 45m

Tallest Building

This episode unveils the incredible engineering behind the Burj Khalifa.

S1E5 · 2019-07-09 · 45m

Biggest Dome

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

S1E6 · 2019-07-16 · 45m

Giant Car Plant

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

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Trevor Cooper

Narrator