Construction Fails

2021•3 series

Available on Nat Geo HD

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.

Episode 1Charm City Catastrophe

A ship breaks a Baltimore bridge, a Dutch stadium loses its top, a Manhattan crane catches fire, a crooked English pub and a "poonami" in China. (S2, ep 1) 7+

Episode 2Fault Line Fiasco

From bridges to highways, skyscrapers to supermarkets, these are just some of the structures showcased in Construction Fails. (S2, ep 2) 7+

Episode 3Tanker Truck Tragedy

An overpass on Philadelphia's busy Interstate- 95 highway sets ablaze after a tanker truck rollover. (S2, ep 3) 7+

Episode 4Columbia's Fatal Flaw

Check out hotels that tumble. Take a tour of some of the world's most expensive and useless airports and learn why a Shanghai apartment tower dropped like a slab. (S2, ep 4) 7+

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