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MegaStructures (2004)

7.5 9 seasons 159 episodes Ended

Documentary

MegaStructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. Each episode is an educational look of varying depth into the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, but not ordinary construction products. Generally containing interviews with designers and project managers, it presents the problems of construction and the methodology or techniques used to overcome obstacles. In some cases this involved the development of new materials or products that are now in general use within the construction industry. MegaStructures focuses on constructions that are extreme; in the sense that they are the biggest, tallest, longest, or deepest in the world. Alternatively, a project may appear if it had an element of novelty or are a world first. This type of project is known as a Megaproject.

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Seasons & episodes

Super Carrier: USS Ronald ReaganJan 1, 2004 · 47m

The USS Ronald Reagan is a 4.5 billion dollars Nimitz-class supercarrier. Powered by 2 nuclear reactors, the 1100ft. long vessel is equippe…

AutobahnSep 19, 2004 · 1h 0m

What began as a racing track, and thanks to Adolf Hitler’s World War II propaganda efforts, the track grew into a sophisticated high-speed…

Channel TunnelSep 22, 2004 · 1h 0m

The Channel Tunnel or Euro Tunnel is one of the world’s longest underground rail tunnels, and links England with France. Consisting of two…

Sears TowerSep 29, 2004 · 47m

For 20 years, the Sears Tower held the record for the world’s tallest building. Completed in 1973, the 110 stories high building is almost…

Kansai International AirportOct 13, 2004 · 47m

Located 5 km off the coast of Osaka, Japan, is the Kansai International Airport. The airport is built entirely on a man-made island, 4 km l…

Akashi Kaikyo BridgeOct 20, 2004 · 47m

In 1955, two ferries sank along the Akashi Strait, Japan, killing 168 children. It led to a 30 year research on designing a bridge that wou…

Itaipú DamOct 27, 2004 · 47m

In the Paraná River of South America, lies the Itaipú Dam. Costing 20 billion dollars, the Itaipú Dam is the world's largest and most power…

Petronas TowersNov 10, 2004 · 47m

Designed by Cesar Pelli, the Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world on the date of its completion. Located in Kuala Lumpur…

Inside a Super CasinoDec 1, 2004 · 47m

Megastructures gets an inside look into the 13-year design and construction of Atlantic City's towering new casino, the Borgata.

Money FactoryDec 31, 2004 · 1h 0m