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Series 1
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Skyscraper

On completion, the 600-metre tall Burj Dubai will be the world's tallest building. Discover the science behind this astounding skyscraper.

Aircraft Carrier

Next Showing: Thursday 8 January at 10pm
Capable of sailing for 20 years without refuelling while carrying up to 90 aircraft, the USS Nimitz is the world's biggest warship.

Bridge

Next Showing: Thursday 15 January at 10pm
Built to withstand all manner of natural disasters, Japan's four-kilometre long Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the pinnacle of bridge engineering.

Airport

Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 is home to an array of engineering marvels, including an 18-kilometre long conveyor belt.

Terminal 5

Next Showing: Thursday 22 January at 10pm
Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 is home to an array of engineering marvels, including an 18-kilometre long conveyor belt.
DID YOU KNOW...
LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT: Heathrow was originally designed to accommodate 45 million passengers per year. With the addition of Terminal 5, Heathrow accommodates 100 million passengers a year.
"The Burj Dubai will be able to accommodate thirty five thousand people."
Bill Baker, Structural Engineer
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