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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Construction fails happen every day, but sometimes the damage is catastrophic. Investigate the most spectacular mishaps - and how the disaster could have been averted. (S1, ep 1) 7+

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It's an 800-year-old icon with a state-of-the-art smoke detector - but how did Notre Dame cathedral catch fire? Plus, is there such a thing as an earthquake-proof building? (S1, ep 2) 7+

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Glass - one of the most versatile materials in the construction world. It's both practical and beautiful, but when it fails, it's not all it's cracked up to be. (S1, ep 3)

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Urban construction relies on two types of cranes to hoist the next high-rise - but when they fail, they make one big mess. Plus, discover the bad side of escalators. (S1, ep 4) 7+

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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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