| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (50 min. 5 sec.) ; 303607834 bytes |
| Series |
Big, Bigger, Biggest ; Series 2, Episode 2 |
| Summary |
This program reveals the technological leaps forward that have allowed the world's largest hydroelectric dam - the Three Gorges Dam in China - to be built. The Dam is over two kilometres long, towers over 60 storeys high and creates a reservoir 600 kilometres in length. On completion the scheme will be able to generate enough electricity to supply 60 million people. Using a mix of CGI animation and on-location filming, the program explores how this immense project was made possible through a series of six historic engineering breakthroughs. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) CC WS |
| Notes |
Closed captioning in English |
| Event |
Broadcast 2010-12-11 at 19:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
| Subject |
Concrete bridges -- Design and construction.
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Concrete construction.
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Dams -- Foundations.
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Dams -- Testing.
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Hydroelectric generators -- Design and construction.
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Hydroelectric power plants -- Design and construction.
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China -- San Xia Dam.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Burton, Anthony, contributor
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Charlwood, Robin, contributor
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McCann, Ed, contributor
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Michie, John, cast
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Oxley, Peter, director
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Szydlo, Andrew, contributor
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