Giant Constructions
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Giant Constructions

Season 1
The documentary series takes an unusual look at the most breathtaking bridge structures man has built. It shows the almost super human effort it takes to design and build these giants. The series goes behind the scenes and shows how much effort the unique structures require to function smoothly every day.
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  1. S1 E1 - Road Bridges

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    January 6, 2016
    49min
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    Road bridges: gigantic constructions of modern road traffic. Europa and Ganter Bridge, Öresund bridge, Sunshine Skyway and Viaduct de Millau.
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  2. S1 E2 - Moving Bridges

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    January 5, 2016
    49min
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    Moving Bridges: Exotic milestones on moveable infrastructure. Historically significant: the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge and the Michigan Avenue bridge. Mechanically unique: the Pont Jacques, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge or the Scale Lane Bridge.
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  3. S1 E3 - Suspension Bridges

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    January 6, 2016
    49min
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    Suspension bridges - impressively wide and stretched high over supporting cables or stay cables. The landscape-shaping icons: The superlative Golden Gate, Akashi Kaikyo, Aizaih, El Baluarte and Russky Bridge.
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  4. S1 E4 - Steel Bridges

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    January 6, 2016
    48min
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    Steel bridges are extremely durable and multifunctional, fascinating not only due to its gigantic size but also because of the army of workers keeping the bridges in shape: whether on the historical landmark in Sydney or ultramodern mega bridges in China.
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  5. S1 E5 - Railway Bridges

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    January 6, 2016
    48min
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    Railway bridges fascinate through different construction methods from masonry, truss-beam bridges to steel-concrete arch bridge. Heavier loads, faster speeds, more frequently: trains speed over bridges and the maintenance teams face ever larger challenges.
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