Superstructures: Engineering Marvels

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Documentary

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7.1/10(13)

An exploration of engineering marvels. This brand new series reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden inside the world's most spectacular man-made constructions. From the world's biggest plane and largest free-spanning dome to the tallest building and the largest space ship, each superstructure is taken apart using state-of-the-art CGI and insight from world class specialists to reveal the startling innovations that turn it from dream to reality.

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Production

Pioneer Productions

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

June 11, 2019

Last Aired

July 23, 2019

Networks

National Geographic

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Space Station

Air date: 2019-06-11

Learn what makes the International Space station, the most innovative and expensive superstructure ever built.

Ultimate Cargo Ship

Air date: 2019-06-18

This episode reveals how cargo ship, GPO Amethyst, transports large structures across the world.

Monster Plane

Air date: 2019-06-25

This episode uncovers the innovations that enable the world's largest plane, Antonov AN-255, to carry the world's heaviest air-freight.

Tallest Building

Air date: 2019-07-02

This episode unveils the incredible engineering behind the Burj Khalifa.

Biggest Dome

Air date: 2019-07-09

Witness the science behind the architecture of Singapore National Stadium, the largest free-spanning dome in the world.

Giant Car Plant

Air date: 2019-07-16

Learn what makes Germany's Wolfsburg car factory, the largest car plant in the world.

Mega Carriers

Air date: 2019-07-23

As globalization progresses, the amount of goods to be transported between countries and continents is rapidly increasing - and with it the size of cargo vehicles... In this exciting film, with the help of the world's best engineers, we can glimpse the secrets of a gigantic airplane, a cargo ship with astonishing parameters, and even the International Space Station!