Episodes

10 episodes in this season

Super Carrier: USS Ronald Reagan

47 min

Autobahn

60 min

Channel Tunnel

60 min

Sears Tower

47 min

Kansai International Airport

47 min

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

47 min

Itaipú Dam

47 min

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Petronas Towers

47 min

Inside a Super Casino

47 min

E10

Money Factory

60 min

MegaStructures

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Petronas Towers

Season 1 · Episode 8 · Nov 10, 2004

Designed by Cesar Pelli, the Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world on the date of its completion. Located in Kuala Lumpur, the design of the 88 storey, 450m tall twin towers, carries an Islamic geometrical influence. The towers are a symbol of Malaysia’s pride. To instill competition, the contract for the construction of the towers were awarded to two different construction companies, each company was assigned to work on one of the towers. This episode takes a look at how the construction companies competed to complete their tower before the other. Problems faced, from the soil samples, the unique cement mixture used as a steel substitute, to the tropical weather, are covered.

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MegaStructures

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200447m7.5

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Petronas Towers

Season 1 · Episode 8 · Nov 10, 2004

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