Superstructures: Engineering Marvels

2019
Returning Series
Documentary
~45m / ep
1 season
7.1/10

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.

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E1. Space Station
Jun 11, 2019 · 45m
Learn what makes the International Space station, the most innovative and expensive superstructure ever built.
E2. Ultimate Cargo Ship
Jun 18, 2019 · 45m
This episode reveals how cargo ship, GPO Amethyst, transports large structures across the world.
E3. Monster Plane
Jun 25, 2019 · 45m
This episode uncovers the innovations that enable the world's largest plane, Antonov AN-255, to carry the world's heaviest air-freight.
E4. Tallest Building
Jul 2, 2019 · 45m
This episode unveils the incredible engineering behind the Burj Khalifa.
E5. Biggest Dome
Jul 9, 2019 · 45m
Witness the science behind the architecture of Singapore National Stadium, the largest free-spanning dome in the world.
E6. Giant Car Plant
Jul 16, 2019 · 45m
Learn what makes Germany's Wolfsburg car factory, the largest car plant in the world.