Title Big, Bigger, Biggest: Skyscraper - Ep 4 of 4 / Director: Hartel, Robert

Published Australia : SBS ONE, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (streaming video file) (50 min. 6 sec.) ; 303245276 bytes Summary The tallest man-made structure on Earth towering nearly half a mile high is the Burj Dubai Skyscraper in the Persian Gulf. This film reveals how seven ingenious technological breakthroughs enabled engineers to build this super-structure. From its double-decker elevators and fire-proof evacuation rooms to its unique wind-cheating design. Using a mix of CGI animation and on-location filming, the program reveals the innovations that changed Skyscraper design forever. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Final) CC WS Notes Closed captioning in English Event Broadcast 2010-11-27 at 19:30:00 Notes Classification: NC Subject Building materials -- Technological innovations. Building, Iron and steel -- Testing. Elevators -- Safety measures. Skyscrapers -- Design and construction. Skyscrapers -- Security measures. United Arab Emirates -- Dubai. United States. Form Streaming video Author Baker, Bill, contributor Dolkart, Andrew, contributor Hartel, Robert, director Michie, John, cast Pulling, Rick, contributor Robertson, Leslie E., contributor

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