Impossible Engineering
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Impossible EngineeringThis documentary series explores extraordinary feats of modern-day engineering and introduces pioneers whose techniques changed the world. Each episode traces the details behind some of the most technically advanced structures, from record-breaking buildings to colossal ships, as well as the latest models of planes and trains. The mechanics and designs are explained using 3-D graphics, archived sources and specially shot footage. The show celebrates engineers throughout history for their technical breakthroughs that made it possible to create the constructions that exist today.No live or upcoming content available at this time
S10, EP10 "US Combat Helicopter"The V-22 Osprey is a revolutionary feat of aviation engineering that combines the speed and range of an airplane with the landing versatility of a helicopter, allowing the US military to transport troops and cargo into seemingly impossible locations.
S10, EP9 "Scotland's Super Bridge"The Queensferry Crossing in Scotland marks a new age of superstructure construction.
S10, EP8 "US Military Hovercraft"The US military's most advanced hovercraft represents the next generation of amphibious transport vehicles, and using the latest in cutting-edge tech, it's designed to carry the heaviest cargo into locations that were previously impossible to reach.
S10, EP7 "Heavy Lift Helicopter"The largest helicopter in the U.S. military arsenal has completely redefined the capabilities of heavy lift aircraft, and using the latest in cutting-edge engineering, it can transport vast amounts of cargo and personnel all while under enemy fire.
S10, EP6 "Inside the Super Stadium"The Singapore National Stadium is a gigantic multipurpose arena that all sits under the world's largest free-spanning dome; expert engineers reveal how this cutting-edge design marks the dawn of a new age in superstructure construction.
S10, EP5 "Firefighting Sky Giant"The Global Supertanker is the largest firefighting aircraft in the world and equipped to reach the biggest blazes anywhere; expert engineers reveal how this game-changing machine is a vital tool for supporting heroic firefighters on the ground.
S10, EP4 "Abandoned Resurrection"The abandoned Battersea Power Station on the banks of the River Thames is being reinvented into a stunning centerpiece of London; experts use cutting-edge construction techniques to transform this historic landmark into a pioneering new destination.
S10, EP3 "World's Greatest Submarine"The deepest-diving submersible vessel in the world is one of the most intricately designed craft that has ever been engineered for the sea, and having reached the bottom of each of the five oceans, this submarine's accomplishments are monumental.
S10, EP2 "Mars Rover Declassified"The Rosalind Franklin Mars rover is a brand-new space mission to discover hard evidence of extraterrestrial life; special access reveals how engineers and experts are making a new age in exploration possible.
S10, EP1 "World's Largest Crane Vessel"The largest semi-submersible crane vessel in the world pushes the limits of engineering possibilities; with its two record-breaking cranes, it's one of the most complex ships ever constructed and redefines how we build at sea.
S9, EP4 "Titan on the Water"Engineers in China are constructing one of the largest and most ambitious water transfer projects in human history; defying nature to move vast quantities of water from the south to the dry north in Beijing without the use of pumping stations.
S9, EP3 "Kings of the Battlefield"To carry infantry troops to the front lines, military engineers designed three battlefield behemoths that command the land, sea and air; special access reveals how cutting-edge tech made these innovations possible.
S8, EP4 "World's Strongest Ship"The world's largest heavy-lift ship can carry entire cruise ships halfway across the globe without stopping, and to do this, experts use cutting-edge maritime engineering and the latest science for herculean strength and first-class maneuverability.
S8, EP3 "Texas Super Skyscraper"A brand-new skyscraper in Texas is a gravity-defying engineering marvel with a one-of-a-kind shape, and to build it, experts use cutting-edge construction and design that pushes modern-day tower-building to strange and innovative heights.
S8, EP2 "Seattle Super Bridge"Engineers in Seattle are building the world's first floating railway bridge using innovative construction technology for high-speed trains.
S8, EP1 "Secrets of the Supertanker"This oil tanker is longer than four football fields and can haul 15,000 trucks worth of oil.
S7, EP8 "Conquering Avalanche Country"Deadly avalanches and catastrophic flooding are ever-present threats at one of the world's busiest ski resorts, but new technology and cutting-edge construction methods help engineers conquer the elements to keep this mountain-top getaway safe.
S7, EP7 "World's Highest Bridge"The world's highest bridge impossibly spans an 1,800-foot chasm known as the Crack in the Earth; to build this engineering marvel, experts use cutting-edge construction technology that can conquer the deadly cliffs of this rugged environment.
S7, EP6 "Spy Plane Declassified"A state of the art NATO airplane is one of the most complex surveillance tools in the world, and special access inside this behemoth reveals how cutting-edge engineering and a hi-tech midair refueling system helps its crew defend against threats.
S7, EP5 "World's Biggest Airport"Engineers are racing against the clock to build the world's biggest airport; using cutting-edge construction methods, experts put the finishing touches on a modern-day marvel that will move 100 million people in and out of Beijing every year.
S7, EP4 "NYC Mega Tower"The skinniest skyscraper in the world will soon become New York's third-tallest building; using an innovative, gravity-defying design, the colossal megastructure breaks all the rules of engineering.
S7, EP3 "F-35 Fighter Jet"The F-35 is the most advanced fighter jet on the planet, and special access into the most expensive military program ever reveals how engineers use cutting-edge technology to outfit this 1,200 mile-per-hour aircraft with a stealth system.
S7, EP2 "World's Toughest Tunnels"A team of engineers overhauls London's underground infrastructure to build a world-class sewer system; using cutting-edge tech and the latest construction methods, they work to transform a centuries-old network into a modern-day masterpiece.
S7, EP1 "Dubai's Impossible Island"The man-made islands of Dubai are modern-day engineering marvels that turn the Arabian Sea into high-priced real estate, and today, a team of expert engineers use cutting-edge technology to build a new city district where there was once only water.
S5, EP16 "World's Largest Plane: Stratolaunch"Test pilots and engineers embark on the first flight of the largest airplane ever constructed, Stratolaunch, a one-of-a-kind carrier aircraft designed to transport rockets, spacecraft and experimental hypersonic planes into the stratosphere.
S5, EP14 "World's Greatest Waterworks"Engineers in China are constructing the largest water transfer project ever conducted.
This documentary series explores extraordinary feats of modern-day engineering and introduces pioneers whose techniques changed the world. Each episode traces the details behind some of the most technically advanced structures, from record-breaking buildings to colossal ships, as well as the latest models of planes and trains. The mechanics and designs are explained using 3-D graphics, archived sources and specially shot footage. The show celebrates engineers throughout history for their technical breakthroughs that made it possible to create the constructions that exist today.
Original Air Date: Apr 13, 2015
Genres: Kids/FamilyTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
5 seasons available on demand (26 episodes)
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