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  1. Flexible Gabions for River Walling and Linings (1969 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    How gabions are used for building various types of walls and revetments on streams and rivers. One technique for maintaining river banks is shown.

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  2. Deflection and Road Performance (1971 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 12 min.

    The structural strength of the road is revealed by its deflection as measured by the deflection beam or the deflectograph. Both methods of measurement are described.

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  3. Long Span, The (2006)

    Director
    Jim Hendry
    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 60 minutes), £19.99

    A documentary filmed over six years that charts the building of the Forth Road Bridge, from the driving of the first pile to the bridge’s opening by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in September 1964. DVD...

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  4. Safely Does It III (1999)

    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building; Health & safety
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 18 minutes), £99.00

    Safe loading, unloading and transport of plant. This video completes the trilogy of programmes dealing with the safe use and handling of plant on building, construction and civil engineering sites. Filmed on...

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  5. Conservation and Its Crafts

    Subject
    Archaeology; Civil Engineering & Building; Crafts
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 28 minutes), £30.00

    Looks at some of the craftsmen and women whose skills play an essential part in the preservation of our national heritage. Discusses lead roofing, joinery, stained glass work and stone carving.

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  6. Framed in Steel (1985 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 12 min., 1995 sale: £30.00 (inclusive)

    Shows the building of an office and a warehouse in steel. The elements are prefabricated in order to accelerate the construction time. Looks specifically at various technical details, giving an idea of the...

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  7. Tension Structures (2 Parts) (1990)

    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building; Design
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 80 minutes), £80.00 together

    A teaching package consisting of two part video and written material. Presented by Mike Barnes with contributions from leading practitioners in this area of design. Part 1 - Basic Concepts and Cable Net...

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  8. Flat Roofs (1998)

    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 27 minutes), £65.00

    Traces the development of flat roofs and identifies the principles and practice of modern construction. Extensive site footage follows the construction of several different types of flat roof and simple...

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  9. Structural Engineering in Action (2008)

    Subject
    Engineering

    Short film which demonstrates how earthquakes can make buildings resonate. The film also includes a demonstration of how structural engineers try to prevent earthquake damage to buildings. [3 minutes]

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  10. Shaping the Future - Designing with Cast and Formed Materials: Part 1 Metals (1992)

    Subject
    Architecture; Civil Engineering & Building; Design
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 45 mintues), £40.00

    Presented by architect Chris Todhunter who proposes the importance and versatility of cast metals in buildings is re-emerging as seen in such diverse projects as Waterloo International Terminal and Stansted...

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