Engineering Connections
With hands-on experiments and intrepid investigative work, Richard Hammond reveals the secrets behind modern-day superstructures.
- 2008-2011
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
With hands-on experiments and intrepid investigative work, Richard Hammond reveals the secrets behind modern-day superstructures.
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Season 3 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Burj Al Arab
50 mins
The presenter explores the design secrets of the world's tallest hotel, Burj Al Arab, which is located on a custom-built island off the shore of Dubai. He discovers how engineers tackled the challenges of building a steel structure in the desert heat and protecting the island from wave damage, and learns how a component from a camera flash helps prevent fires in the hotel's rooms.
