Construction Fails

20212 series
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Nat Geo

The science behind some of the most incredible engineering accidents ever filmed is revealed. A look at the physics involved as well as forensic details to explain the slip-ups that turned construction into destruction.

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Tunnels are engineering marvels, cutting through the landscape and creating direct routes - until they cave in. Plus, a bridge suddenly collapses in Miami. (S1, ep 5)

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When this UK power station reached the end of the road, it took all the power with it. Plus, explore landslides, tyres and inevitable human error. (S1, ep 6)

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Tunnels are engineering marvels, cutting through the landscape and creating direct routes - until they cave in. Plus, a bridge suddenly collapses in Miami. (S1, ep 5)

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When this UK power station reached the end of the road, it took all the power with it. Plus, explore landslides, tyres and inevitable human error. (S1, ep 6)

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Asbestos was a product that seemed too good to be true - because it was. Meanwhile, in New York, two buildings explode sending debris flying through the streets. (S1, ep 7)

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Italy's Morandi Bridge was an engineering marvel - until it was a national embarrassment. Plus, as impressive as billboards are, they can really come down hard. (S1, ep 8)

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