Building Big(2000)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2000-10-03
Average Runtime: N/A
Rating: 9.0
Votes: 1
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Think big! Engineers have been doing just that for thousands of years, as renowned author-illustrator David Macaulay proves in this five-part miniseries on spectacular structures. The programs cover bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels-past and present. Along the way, Macaulay highlights the engineering principles and human stories behind some of the most remarkable achievements in the history of building.
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HooplaSeasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 5E01
Bridges
Air Date: 2000-10-03
How does a bridge withstand the forces of nature and traffic? Host David Macaulay takes viewers from the stone arch b...
E02
Domes
Air Date: 2000-10-10
How does a dome support itself? Ever since the Roman Emperor Hadrian topped his Pantheon with a dome, this roof-with-...
E03
Skyscrapers
Air Date: 2000-10-17
What does it take to erect a skyscraper 100 stories tall? From the medieval towers of Italy's San Gimignano to today'...
E04
Dams
Air Date: 2000-10-24
How does a dam resist the crush of millions of gallons of water? Host David Macaulay surveys the dam -- the biggest, ...
E05
Tunnels
Air Date: 2000-10-31
What keeps a tunnel from collapsing? Tunnels have advanced from dangerous, claustrophobic passages to spacious, safe ...
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