Great engineering

Discover the engineering behind bridges.

Looks at how and why tunnels are built, discussing different types of tunnels, the machines that are used to build them and more.

Looks at how and why skyscrapers are built, discussing the different types of skyscrapers, the materials used and more.

Looks at how and why roads are built, discussing early roads, different types of roads and more.

Looks at dikes and levees, discussing why and how they are built and more.

Examines the development and building of tunnels through history. Discusses the engineering involved in designing and constructing tunnels, and what they may look like in the future.

Examines the development and building of skyscrapers though history. Discusses the engineering involved in designing and constructing skyscrapers, and what they may look like in the future. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Examines the development and building of roads though history. Discusses the engineering involved in designing and constructing roads, and what they may look like in the future. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Examines the development and building of dams though history. Discusses the engineering involved in designing and constructing dams, and what they may look like in the future. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Examines the development and building of bridges though history. Discusses the engineering involved in designing and constructing bridges, and what they may look like in the future. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.