Extreme Engineering covers major construction projects from all around the world. Some are futuristic projects that may never be done, others are projects that are on there way to completion.
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Ep 12003-04-13
Tokyo's Sky City
It examines the concept of constructing a giant tower in Japan that wouldn't be a …
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Ep 22003-04-15
Subways in America
This episode explores the current New York City subway and the plans for renovation. Also …
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Ep 32003-04-16
Transatlantic Tunnel
The concept of building a tunnel across the Atlantic Ocean is talked about. It talks …
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Ep 42003-04-23
City in a Pyramid
This episode features Shimizu's Pyramid City, which would include dozens of 100-story skyscrapers with more …
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Ep 52003-04-30
Bridging the Bering Strait
Imagine driving across a bridge near the North Pole, or going from New York to …
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Ep 62003-05-07
Tunneling Under the Alps
A tunnel over 35 miles long is to be dug under the Swiss Alps to …
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Ep 72003-05-14
Building Hong Kong's Airport
Hong Kong has outgrown its small airport and quickly needed a new one in order …
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Ep 82003-05-21
Holland's Barriers to the Sea
Dutch engineers must overcome rising waters in the North Sea to protect their land.
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Ep 92003-05-28
Boston's Big Dig
Boston's new transport system, which features a multi-lane underground highway and the world's widest cable-stayed …
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Ep 102003-06-04
Widening the Panama Canal
A documentary looking at plans to update the Panama Canal. This magnificent waterway cuts through …