Megastructures (TV series)

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Script error: No such module "other uses". Template:Multiple issues Template:EngvarB Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox television Megastructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia.

Each episode is an educational look of varying depth into the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, but not ordinary construction products.

Generally containing interviews with designers and project managers, it presents the problems of construction and the methodology or techniques used to overcome obstacles. In some cases (such as the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge and Petronas Towers) this involved the development of new materials or products that are now in general use within the construction industry.

Megastructures focuses on constructions that are extreme; in the sense that they are the biggest, tallest, longest, or deepest in the world. Alternatively, a project may appear if it had an element of novelty or are a world first (such as Dubai's Palm Islands). This type of project is known as a megaproject.

The series follows similar subjects as the History Channel's Modern Marvels and Discovery Channel's Extreme Engineering, covering areas of architecture, transport, construction and manufacturing.

Episodes

Season 1 (2004)

# Country Title Subject US airdate Five Co-production airdate
01 Script error: No such module "flag". Template:USS Template:Sclass supercarrier for the U.S. Navy — USS Ronald Reagan is a 4.5 billion-dollar Nimitz-class supercarrier. Powered by two nuclear reactors, the Template:Convert long vessel is equipped with all the necessary facilities to house 6,000 personnel and over 80 aircraft. Viewers are given an exclusive look at how the crew of this 'floating naval base' is put through a series of tests in order to obtain their flight deck certification. Take a glimpse at the various facilities on the ship that keep the 6,000-strong crew fed, rested, and entertained. 2004-09-15[1]
02 Script error: No such module "flag". Autobahn German Autobahnen — What began as a racing track grew into a sophisticated high-speed road system, linking to almost all the major cities in Germany. The Autobahn boasts super thick road beds, 4% or less grades, wide lanes, and utilises sophisticated technology. 2004-10-06[1]
03 Script error: No such module "flag".
Script error: No such module "flag".		 Channel Tunnel Undersea tunnel between Coquelles, France and Folkestone, United Kingdom — The Channel Tunnel or Euro Tunnel is one of the world's longest underground rail tunnels, and links England with France. Consisting of two rail tunnels and a small service tunnel, it totals 153 km in length. This episode looks at the race between the British and the French to complete the tunnelling of the Channel Tunnel and the obstacles faced in its construction. 2004-09-22[1] 2004-09-13[2]
04 Script error: No such module "flag". Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower) Tallest building in Chicago, Illinois — For 20 years, the Sears Tower held the record for the world's tallest building. Completed in 1973, the 110 stories high building is almost half a kilometre tall. And it still holds the record for having the world's highest antenna. John Zils, structural engineer and designer of this mega-structure, shares some of the tower's secrets. And get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the various systems and controls that are vital to the building, such as security monitoring, elevators, the water and power distribution that supplies its many floors, and even the machines that clean the windows. 2004-09-29[1]
05 Script error: No such module "flag". Kansai International Airport Airport on artificial island in Osaka Bay — Located 5 km off the coast of Osaka, Japan is the Kansai International Airport. The airport is built entirely on a man-made island, 4 km long and 1 km wide. The only link between the island and Osaka is by the world's longest 2-tiered bridge. Although the airport is built to withstand earthquakes and typhoons, the artificial island itself is sinking faster than anticipated. This episode looks at various measures that are taken to keep the airport 'afloat,' and the various facilities and services available to keep the airport running. 2004-10-13[1]
06 Script error: No such module "flag". Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World's longest suspension bridge — In 1955, two ferries sank along the Akashi Strait in Japan, killing 168 children. The tragedy led to 30 years of research to design a bridge that would link Awaji Island to Kobe. The bridge would need to be able to withstand severe earthquakes and typhoons. In 1988, Japan began construction of the world's longest, highest and most expensive suspension bridge. This episode presents a stage by stage look at the construction of the bridge, and the obstacles faced in its construction, including the Kobe earthquake in 1995. 2004-10-20 2004-09-20[3]
07 Script error: No such module "flag". Script error: No such module "flag". The World's Most Powerful Dam (Itaipu Dam) Dam on the Paraná River — In the Paraná River of South America, lies the Itaipú Dam. Costing 20 billion dollars, the Itaipú Dam is the world's largest and most powerful hydroelectric power plant. It is the culmination of the efforts, accomplishments, and co-operation of two countries, Brazil and Paraguay. This episode examines the efforts undertaken and the sacrifices made to construct the dam, including how the largest diversion channel was constructed to divert water from the world's 7th largest river away from the main construction site. 2004-10-27 2004-09-27[4]
08 Script error: No such module "flag". Petronas Towers Twin tower skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur — Designed by Cesar Pelli, the Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings as of their completion date. Located in Kuala Lumpur, the 88 story, 450m tall twin towers carry an Islamic geometrical influence, and are a symbol of Malaysian pride. To foster competition, the contract for the construction of the towers was awarded to two different construction companies, each assigned to work on one of the towers. This episode examines the race between the companies to each complete their tower first, as well as various construction challenges, including soil quality issues, the unique cement mixture that was needed as a steel substitute, and tropical weather. 2004-11-10 2004-10-04[5]
09 Script error: No such module "flag". Inside a Super Casino The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey — Megastructures gets an inside look at the 13-year design and construction of Atlantic City's towering new casino, the Borgata. 2004-12-01[6]
10 Script error: No such module "flag". Money Factory U.S. Treasury 2004-12-31

Season 2 (2005)

# Country Title Subject Original airdate Credits
01 Script error: No such module "flag". Golden Gate Bridge Iconic bridge over San Francisco Bay in San Francisco 2005-03-02 [1]
02 Script error: No such module "flag". Alcatraz Former prison island in San Francisco Bay, California 2005-03-16
03 Script error: No such module "flag". Inside The Pentagon Headquarters of the US Department of Defense in Arlington, Virginia 2005-04-01
04 Script error: No such module "flag". World's Busiest Port Port of Singapore, Republic of Singapore 2005-05-13 [2]
05 Script error: No such module "flag". Tau Tona, City of Gold World's deepest mining operations in Carletonville, South Africa 2005-05-21
06 Script error: No such module "flag". Las Vegas 2005-06-22
07 Script error: No such module "flag". Ultimate Oil Sands Mine
Black Gold (Oil Mine)		 Syncrude and Shell Canada in oil sands located in Alberta, Canada 2005-07-20 [3]
08 Script error: No such module "flag". Diamond Diggers Ekati Diamond Mine, Canada's first diamond mine, near Lac De Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada 2005-07-27 [4]
09 Script error: No such module "flag". Sea Launch Ocean Odyssey and Sea Launch Commander 2005-08-03 [5]
10 Script error: No such module "flag". North Sea Wall Delta Works 2005-05-28 on NGC (UK)[7] [6]
11 Script error: No such module "flag". The World's Most Extreme Island (Impossible Islands)[8] Dubai's artificial palm islands, United Arab Emirates 2005-09-13 [7]
12 Script error: No such module "flag". Indianapolis Motor Speedway Car racetrack in Speedway, Indiana 2005-09-13 [8]
13 Script error: No such module "flag". Port of Rotterdam (Super Port) The largest port in Europe, in Rotterdam, Netherlands 2005-09-20 [9]
14 Script error: No such module "flag". Air Force Transport (Mega Plane) C-5 Galaxy with the U.S. Air Force 2005-09-20
15 Script error: No such module "flag". North Branch Correctional Institution (Hi-Tech Prison) High Security Prison, Allegany County, Maryland 2005-09-27 [10]
16 Script error: No such module "flag". Airbus A380 (World's Biggest Airliner) Biggest jumbo jet in commercial service 2005-10-04 [11]
17 Script error: No such module "flag". Template:USS Template:Sclass with the U.S. Navy 2005-10-11 [12]
18 Script error: No such module "flag". Ultimate Casino Venetian Hotel Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada 2005-10-18[9] [13]
19 Script error: No such module "flag". The Ultimate Roller coaster Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure theme part in Jackson, New Jersey 2005-10-25 [14]
20 Script error: No such module "flag". Spy Fortress NORAD North American Aerospace Defense Command, Colorado 2005-11-08[10] [15]
21 Script error: No such module "flag". Berlin Train Terminal (Berlin's Grand Central) Berlin Hauptbahnhof station in Berlin, Germany 2005-11-15
22 Script error: No such module "flag". America's Big Dig Central Artery / Tunnel Project in Boston, Massachusetts 2005-11-22 [16]
23 Script error: No such module "flag". Ultimate Oil Rigs Construction of new oil rigs 2005-12-06 [17]
24 Script error: No such module "flag". Baikonur Cosmodrome Russian space launch facility in Tyuratam, Kazakhstan 2005-12-13
25 Script error: No such module "flag". Inside Grand Central Railroad terminal in New York City. 2005-12-08[11] [18]
26 Script error: No such module "flag". World's Tallest Bridge (Millau Bridge) viaduct near Millau, France 2005-12-20 [19]
27 Script error: No such module "flag". Mega Ship Orient Overseas Container Line / OOCL Atlanta ship 2005-12-27 [20]
28 - Deep Sea Drillers 2005-12-31 [21]

Season 3 (2006)

# Country Title Subject Original airdate Credits
01 Script error: No such module "flag". Berlin Wall Wall dividing Germany during the Cold War 2006-03-14 [22]
02 Script error: No such module "flag". Script error: No such module "flag". Megabridges: Denmark to Sweden Oresund Bridge between Copenhagen and Malmö, Sweden 2006-04-18 [23]
03 Script error: No such module "flag". Megabridges: Greece Rio–Antirrio bridge, Gulf of Corinth, Greece 2006-05-02 [24]
04 Script error: No such module "flag". Hoover Dam Colorado River border between Nevada and Arizona in USA 2006-02-11 on Five[12] [25]
05 Script error: No such module "flag". Inside "NCIS" Naval Criminal Investigative Service of the U.S. Navy 2006-05-30
06 Script error: No such module "flag". Garbage Mountain Puente Hills Landfill in Whittier, California 2006-08-01 [26]
07 Script error: No such module "flag". Ice Hotel Working hotel made of ice near Jukkasjärvi, Sweden 2006-08-01
08 Supertanker Seri Amanah, a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) carrier ship 2006-08-31 [27]
10 Script error: No such module "flag". Panama Canal Unlocked Panama Canal Expansion Project, Central America 2006-10-19 [28]
12 Script error: No such module "flag". Rockeaters of Iceland Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant 2006-12-31

Season 4 (2007–2008)

# Country Title Subject Original airdate Credits
01 Script error: No such module "flag". World's Tallest Hotel Burj al-Arab Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2007-07-09 [29]
02 Script error: No such module "flag". SMART Tunnel SMART Tunnel for road and storm water drainage in Kuala Lumpur to relieve traffic congestion as well as to prevent flooding within the city 2007-07-14
03 Script error: No such module "flag". Template:RMS 2007-07-16 on Five[13]
04 File:Emblem of the Antarctic Treaty.svgScript error: No such module "flag". South Pole Station A science facility at the South Pole (Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station) 2007-11-06 [30]
05 Script error: No such module "flag". Beijing Water Cube Beijing National Aquatics Center built for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics 2008-05-13[14]
06 Script error: No such module "flag". Bridge Breakdown Demolition of the (1927) Carquinez Bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area 2008-05-15
07 Script error: No such module "flag". 747 Destruction Evergreen Air Center storage facility for decommissioned aeroplanes in Marana, Arizona 2008-05-16
08 Script error: No such module "flag". Shanghai Super Tower Shanghai World Financial Centre in Shanghai, China 2008-05-20[14]
09 Script error: No such module "flag". China's Ultimate Port Yangshan Port in Hangzhou Bay 2008-05-27[14]
10 Script error: No such module "flag". Sinking an aircraft carrier Creating the world's largest artificial reef with Template:USS in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida 2008-05-29
11 Template:Country data Finland The World's Biggest Cruise Liner The building of cruise liner MS Freedom of the Seas 2008-06-04
12 Script error: No such module "flag". Beijing Olympic Stadium the building of the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics 2008-08-05 [31]
13 Script error: No such module "flag". World's Biggest Casino The Venetian Macao, the world's biggest casino in Macau ?
14 Script error: No such module "flag". Icelandic Super Dam The building of the Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant, Europe's biggest dam in Iceland ?
15 Script error: No such module "flag". Future Trains Maglev train ?
16 Script error: No such module "flag". Building the World The World (archipelago) of artificial islands in Dubai ?
17 Script error: No such module "flag". Train Wreck the recycling of obsolete train locomotives in the USA ?
18 Script error: No such module "flag". Building Green Beijing 2010 environmental improvement plan in Beijing, China ?
19 Script error: No such module "flag".Script error: No such module "flag". Atom Smasher The Large Hadron Collider at CERN near Geneva, Switzerland 2008-07-31 on NGC (UK & IE)[15]
20 Script error: No such module "flag". Megabridges: China Lupu Bridge in Shanghai, Runyang Bridge in Jiangsu Province, and Sutong Bridge near Suzhou 2006-07-11[16]
21 Script error: No such module "flag". Ultimate Sub (Super Sub) Template:USS (Template:Sclass) in the U.S. Navy ?
22 Script error: No such module "flag".Script error: No such module "flag". Sun Engine Experimental solar collection farms in Spain and near Las Vegas, Nevada ?
23 Script error: No such module "flag". Super Pipeline Gas pipeline from Norway to Great Britain ?
24 Script error: No such module "flag". Hawaii Superferry catamaran ferry service between Hawaiian Islands from 2007 to 2009 2007-08-26 on NGC (UK & IE)[17]
25 Script error: No such module "flag". Deep Earth Drillers The world's largest geothermal power complex 2008
26 Script error: No such module "flag". World Trade Center Bahrain World Trade Center (Manama) 2008
27 Script error: No such module "flag". The World's Biggest Shredder The 560 tonne "fragmentiser" based at Newport Docks. 2008
28 Script error: No such module "flag". The Impossible Build Academy of Sciences, California 2008

Season 5 (2009–2010)

# Country Title Subject Original airdate Other Airdate Credits
01 Script error: No such module "flag". Grand Canyon Skywalk Grand Canyon Skywalk 2009-02-28 (NGC UK)[18] 2009-04-02[19] [32]
01 Script error: No such module "flag". Extreme Helicopter S-64 Skycrane 2009-06-16
02 Script error: No such module "flag". Skyscraper (Ultimate Skyscraper) Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, NYC 2009-10-01 [33]
03 Script error: No such module "flag". UK Super Train / Britain's New Railway High Speed 1 2010-01-08
04 Script error: No such module "flag". Electric Ocean / Wave Energy 2010-05-27
05 ? Secrets of Oscar Tar Bridge 2010-10-09
06 Script error: No such module "flag". China's Smart Tower 2010-11-26
07 Script error: No such module "flag". Future Bridge Follow the record-breaking effort to rebuild the Minneapolis I-35W bridge in only 17 months, with a focus on its unique engineering 2010

Season 6 (2011)

# Country Title Subject Original airdate Credits
01 Script error: No such module "flag". The Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi Capital Gate 2010-05-04 on NGC (AU & NZ)[20] [34]
02 Script error: No such module "flag". Time Bomb Tunnel Building the Marmaray Tunnel, a 13.5 km (8.4 mi) long undersea railway tunnel in Istanbul, Turkey. 2011-01-29
03 Script error: No such module "flag". Singapore's Vegas[21][22] Building the Marina Bay Sands Resort and Casino in Singapore 2005-10-05 on NGC (AU & NZ)[23][24]
04 Script error: No such module "flag". World's Tallest TV Tower Building one of the world's tallest TV towers, the Guangzhou Sightseeing and TV Tower (now called the Canton Tower 2011-02-11 on 7mate[25]
05 Script error: No such module "flag". Ecoark 2011-03-27
06 Script error: No such module "flag". Korean Superlink Busan-Geoje Fixed Link 2011-11-17

Unknown season

# Country Title Subject Original airdate
09 Script error: No such module "flag". Bridge of Mostar 2004
25 Script error: No such module "flag". London Olympic Stadium 2012-05-03
26 Script error: No such module "flag". World's Tallest Skyscraper Burj Khalifa 2012-09-17
27 Script error: No such module "flag". Phantom jet F-4 jet ?
28 Script error: No such module "flag". Worlds Biggest Tent Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center ?
33 Script error: No such module "flag". Atmosphere (Kolkata) Atmosphere - A luxury residential superstructure in Kolkata 2015
30 Script error: No such module "flag". Second Penang Bridge The building of the second bridge connecting Peninsular Malaysia to Penang Island spanning a total of 24 km, and 16.9 km of that over water 2014-09-16
31 Script error: No such module "flag". India's Solar Power House Kamuthi Solar Power Project ?
32 Script error: No such module "flag". Mundra Port Mundra Port ?

Unknown season 2

# Country Title Subject Original airdate
01 - "Machines of War": Tanks History and evolution of the tank 2006-03-08
02 - "Machines of War": Cruise Missile The history and development of the cruise missile 2006-03-10
3 ? Science of Steel The world's metal construction material of choice 2006-03-11
12 - "Machines of War": Guns The history and evolution of the gun 2006-03-13
14 - Science of Brick The world's oldest man-made building material 2006-03-15
15 3 Science of Concrete The world's most used building material 2006-03-16

Spin-offs

Megastructures: Built from Disaster

  1. "Megastructures: Built from Disaster – Bridges" // Wednesday, 26 August 2009 8–9pm on Channel 5
  2. "Megastructures: Built from Disaster – Ships" // Thursday, 3 September 2009 8–9pm on Channel 5
  3. "Megastructures: Built from Disaster – Tunnels" // Thursday, 10 September 2009 8–9pm on Channel 5
  4. "Megastructures: Built from Disaster – Stadiums" // Thursday, 24 September 2009 8–9pm on Channel 5
  5. "Megastructures: Built from Disaster – Trains" // Thursday, 8 October 2009 8–9pm on Channel 5
  6. "Megastructures: Built from Disaster – Skyscrapers" // Thursday, 15 October 2009 8–9pm on Channel 5

Ancient Megastructures

  1. "Ancient Megastructures: The Great Pyramid"
  2. "Ancient Megastructures: The Colosseum"
  3. "Ancient Megastructures: Chartres Cathedral"
  4. "Ancient Megastructures: Istanbuls Hagia Sophia"
  5. "Ancient Megastructures: Machu Picchu"
  6. "Ancient Megastructures: Angkor Wat"
  7. "Ancient Megastructures: Petra Cathedral"
  8. "Ancient Megastructures: St Pauls Cathedral"
  9. "Ancient Megastructures: The Alhambra"

International broadcasts

In January 2020, Indonesian TV channel, NET interested to broadcasting Megastructures in Indonesia in July 2020.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

See also

References

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External links

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