Supersize Structures Season 1 Episode 6 Dreaming Big
- March 9, 2016
- 51 min
In Supersize Structures season 1 episode 6 titled Dreaming Big, viewers are taken on an awe-inspiring journey where they witness some of the most ambitious engineering projects from around the world. The episode showcases some of the most impressive, awe-inspiring, and sometimes perilous endeavors that require the determination to tackle extreme challenges to make the impossible a reality.
The episode starts with a project set against the beautiful backdrop of Switzerland. A dam, which happens to be one of the tallest in the world, is being constructed by a team of engineers and laborers. The challenge is to prevent the dam from breaking the moment the first drop of water comes through the gates. Viewers witness the meticulous planning, specialized equipment, and well-thought-out safety protocols that go into making projects of this caliber a success.
Moving on, Dreaming Big takes viewers to the United States to witness an engineering project that might well be known to the general public as a magnetic levitation train. While maglev trains are not a new concept, the episode concentrates on the fastest maglev train in existence. The train will be capable of reaching speeds of up to 600 kilometers per hour. The project requires a combination of cutting-edge electrical, mechanical, and electronic engineering disciplines.
The show then takes viewers to Japan, where engineers have to deal with the unique challenge of constructing a building on the scale and topography of an airport. The building in question is a colossal sky-scraper that rises 840 feet high. It is fashioned in a wave-like shape, towering above the bustling city. Faced with the challenge of preventing the skyscraper from buckling under high-speed winds, engineers are taking advantage of the latest tech advances to ensure that the skyscraper stays in place.
The episode then heads on to Abu Dhabi, where a landmark structure is being constructed in what used to be a quiet desert oasis. The structure is a state-of-the-art water park that is designed to mimic a future underwater city. The water park is expected to become an international attraction, and the construction is anything but ordinary. Unique materials, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge engineering are being used to bring this fantastic facility to fruition.
Supersize Structures season 1 episode 6 ends with an awe-inspiring project set in Norway. The project is rather unique in that it involves making the country's roads safer by creating ten miles of sub-sea tunnel under many meters of water. This project involves a massive endeavor that is not for the faint of heart. The team of engineers and construction specialists is faced with significant challenges as they work in the perilous conditions of the fjords to ensure that the tunnel is safe for the public.
Dreaming Big is an episode that is sure to get viewers excited about the extraordinary challenges that engineers, architects, and specialists have to face to build the world's most impressive projects. This episode showcases a range of engineering disciplines, from electrical and mechanical engineering to civil and structural engineering and more. The fascinating array of projects is sure to captivate viewers and leave them marveling at the incredible feats of engineering that are possible today.