Massive Engineering Mistakes
From the extraordinary to the ridiculous, this series uncovers the epic fails and near misses engineers would rather not talk about. We analyse what went wrong and reveal how they are being fixed.
Director: Joel Tinker
Texas Fertilizer Catastrophe
A deadly explosion strikes at the heart of the small Texas town of West; experts use the latest science to investigate and uncover a nearby fertiliser plant containing volatile chemicals.
Bay Area Bridge of Mayhem
A devastating earthquake wreaks havoc on an iconic San Francisco bridge; experts use the latest science to investigate and uncover a weakened expansion joint caused by catastrophic shockwaves.
Manhattan Crane Chaos
New York residents get a rude awakening when a disastrous crane collapse causes chaos on the streets of Manhattan; experts reveal how a slight increase in wind conditions created a…
Miami's Condo Catastrophe
Miami, Florida: Marlborough House, a 13-storey condo tower built in 1961, collapsed with deadly debris in 2018; experts uncover an uncontrolled method of demolition that led to catastrophic failure.
Memphis Bridge of Doom
A Mississippi River interstate crossing is discovered to be in danger of imminent collapse in Memphis; experts uncover severely compromised load-bearing tension members with a catastrophic weakness.
Texas Oil Port Inferno
A deadly explosion strikes a major crude oil port creating an inferno of epic proportions in Corpus Christi, Texas; experts uncover a failed dredging operation that ruptured a propane pipeline.
Jacksonville's Parking Garage Disaster
The construction of a parking garage in 2007 at a luxury waterside condo turns disastrous as it collapses in Jacksonville, Florida; experts uncover critical design flaws and unsupported lower levels.
Quake of Christchurch
Tragedy strikes as an earthquake wipes out a building full of people in Christchurch in New Zealand; experts investigate an inadequate structural design and weakness in critical supporting columns.
California Flood Fiasco
Flood waters rip away a major highway crossing in California; experts use the latest tech to investigate and reveal bridge scouring with unsupported concrete columns exposed for failure.
Blaze of Winston-Salem
A catastrophic fire at a fertiliser plant threatens city-wide devastation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; experts investigate an outdated wooden storage facility stocked with explosive chemicals.
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