Learning on ScreenSecret World of Megastructures, The
- Synopsis
- This video examines the psychology and symbolism of skyscrapers as well as the engineering behind them. It discusses materials and techniques, the use of horizontal elevator shuttles, and the concept of windloading, and it draws construction comparisons with bridges, dams, and underground tunnels. It includes footage of the construction of New York’s Holland Tunnel and Boston’s CA/T highway project.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Year of release
- 1999
- Year of production
- 1998
- Subjects
- Architecture; Civil Engineering & Building
- Keywords
- buildings; construction engineering; skyscrapers
Distribution Formats
- Type
- VHS
- Format
- NTSC
- Price
- $119.00
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 48 minutes
- Year
- 2005
Distributor
- Name
Insight Media
- custserv@insight-media.com
- Web
- http://www.insight-media.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 212 721 6316
- Fax
- +1 212 799 5309
- Address
- 2162 Broadway
New York
NY 10024 6621
USA - Notes
- US-based distributor of an extensive range of DVD, video and CD-ROM titles for university, secondary and vocational education. Catalogue divided into the following sections: Architecture & Design; Business & Economics; Communication; Counselling & Social Work; Drama, Music & Dance; Education; Engineering; Language & Culture; Nursing & Allied Health; Physical Education; Science & Agriculture; Social Sciences. A recent development is a dedicated video-on-demand website http://www.insight-media-digital.com/ which includes a particularly strong nursing library.
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