Superstructures: Engineering Marvels
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201960 minRunning

Superstructures: Engineering Marvels

Network:National Geographic

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Aired on Jul 17, 2019, 2:00 AM

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Superstructures: Engineering Marvels 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.

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Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
June 11, 2019
Schedule
Tuesday at 10:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

Space Station

Take apart the $150 billion International Space station to uncover the extraordinary engineering innovations that enable it to support life in deadly space. It's the most innovative and expensive superstructure ever built.

Jun 11, 2019

60 min

Ultimate Cargo Ship

We take apart the GPO Amethyst, an ocean transporter capable of carrying some of the largest structures worldwide by deliberately sinking into the ocean. It's a Semi-Submersible Heavylift Vessel.

Jun 18, 2019

60 min

Monster Plane

This episode uncovers the innovations that enable the world's largest plane, Antonov AN-255 Mriya, to carry the world's heaviest air-freight.

Jun 25, 2019

60 min

Tallest Building

This episode reveals the incredible engineering behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa. At more than half a mile high, it's the tallest skyscraper ever built.

Jul 2, 2019

60 min

Biggest Dome

Witness the science behind the architecture of the 55,000-seat Singapore National Stadium, the largest free-spanning dome in the world.

Jul 9, 2019

60 min

Giant Car Plant

Germany's Wolfsburg car factory is the largest and most advanced in the world. This episode uncovers the engineering and production innovations hidden inside it.

Jul 16, 2019

60 min

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