Epic Engineering Failures and the Lessons They Teach

Discovering the human issues that contributed to poor engineering decisions in three cases, with disastrous consequences.

Discover how the collapse of the Dee Bridge in the mid-19th century, and the subsequent accident inquiry, led to improved bridge safety throughout England.

Exploring the design and construction of the Tay Bridge and how the failure of one simple connection triggered a chain of events that brought down a 4,000-ton structure.

Following forensic engineers as they painstakingly analyze the Kemper Arena's design and identify four major factors that contributed to the roof's collapse.

Exploring the complex effects of earthquakes on structures and learning the role resonance and sediment-induced amplification played in this catastrophe.

A look at if the Summit Venture freighter's collision with Tampa's Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the subsequent damage was an engineering failure, or an accident.