Building Giants
20 Episodes Available
TV-GDocumentary • Science
Season 48 Episodes
Cruise Ship of the FutureS4 E8One of the world's largest and most advanced cruise ships braves some of the roughest seas on earth, and using expert engineering and the latest tech, its crew relies on cutting-edge innovations to operate this 170,000 ton vessel safely.
Monster Roller CoasterS4 E7Expert engineering and cutting-edge technology come together to build one of the world's wildest roller coasters; special behind-the-scenes access reveals how new innovations make this high-speed thrill ride possible.
World's Fastest TrainS4 E6Engineers use the latest advances in high-speed technology to build the fastest and most advanced trains in the world; special access into the construction process reveals these record-setting trains' technological secrets and hidden innovations.
The Invincible BridgeS4 E5Engineers use the latest advances in construction and design to battle deadly earthquakes, intense heat and punishing deadlines to build a 3,500-long bridge in Los Angeles that's tough enough to brave the world's worst disasters.
Arctic Monster ShipS4 E4The world's best shipbuilders join forces to build a state-of-the-art ship that comes equipped with two submarines.
Underground Mega HighwayS4 E3An expert team of engineers use hi-tech explosions and state-of-the-art drilling rigs to tear through solid granite and build an 11-mile underground tunnel, one of the longest in the world.
L.A. Mega RailS4 E2An expert team of engineers uses cutting-edge tech and the latest construction methods to build Los Angeles's biggest engineering project ever: a series of new subway lines in durable, earthquake-proof tunnels.
City of IceS4 E1Engineers race to build a city made of snow and ice in a record-breaking 15 days; to accomplish this Herculean task, they use cutting-edge tech and the latest construction methods to turn 110,000 tons of ice into an extraordinary super city.
Synopsis
They tower over urban landscapes, spread across city blocks and span mountainous regions, each a modern marvel of technological innovation. But how are the world's most remarkable superstructures built? This series showcases key aspects, with footage filmed during construction along with CGI to reveal building processes with astonishing detail. Take, for example, the 71,000 seat Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The $1.4 billion stadium is hailed as an architectural wonder because of its eight-petal retractable roof. Other episodes include a look at a cruise ship that holds more than 7,000 passengers and crew members; a flood barrier in Venice designed to prevent the ancient city from sinking into the ocean; an ambitious circular subway system running directly underneath Copenhagen, Denmark; and the world's longest suspension bridge ever built in the Arctic Circle.Cast
Julian Barratt, Erleen Hatfield, Avrey MartinRating
TV-G
Genres
Documentary, ScienceMore Like This
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