Superstructures: Engineering Marvels
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.
Overview
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.
Sue Davidson
Creator / EP
Thomas Viner
Producer
Episodes
1. Space Station
Learn what makes the International Space station, the most innovative and expensive superstructure ever built.
2. Ultimate Cargo Ship
This episode reveals how cargo ship, GPO Amethyst, transports large structures across the world.
3. Monster Plane
This episode uncovers the innovations that enable the world's largest plane, Antonov AN-255, to carry the world's heaviest air-freight.
Cast & Crew
Trevor Cooper
Narrator
