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Season 3 – Engineering Connections

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The secrets, incredible ideas and unconventional technologies that are involved in building some of the world's modern-day superstructures. Richard Hammond ("Top Gear") hosts.
Engineering Connections — Season 3

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Richard Hammond

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 8, 2011 Burj Al Arab Richard Hammond checks out one of the world's tallest and most distinctive hotels; the Burj al Arab is featured. Details Episode 2 Aired May 15, 2011 Formula 1 Car Despite costing millions to make, F1 cars take inspiration from some surprisingly simple sources, including ancient swords and ship sails. Details Episode 3 Aired May 22, 2011 Super Tanker Richard reveals the engineering requirements for the super tanker; the enormous vessels transport some of the most hazardous cargos in the world. Details Episode 4 Aired May 29, 2011 The Earthquake-Proof Bridge Richard reveals how engineers made one of the longest bridges in the world earthquake-proof by building a huge structure in water 65 metres deep. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 5, 2011 Space Shuttle Richard Hammond reveals the engineering connections to NASA's space shuttle, the world's first reusable space craft. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 12, 2011 Bullet Train Richard reveals how a crowbar, a medieval clock and the electric telegraph all helped inspire Japan's remarkable high-speed railway. Details

Season Info

Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 8, 2011