Name: Why Bridges Collapse
Released: 2019-10-16

Experts delve into the tragic incidents of bridge failures throughout the United States, examining the causes and consequences of these catastrophic events. They analyze various case studies, highlighting the engineering flaws and oversight that led to these disasters, while also exploring the impact on communities and the lessons learned to prevent future collapses.

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Episode S46E17

Air Date Oct 16, 2019

Season 46 Episodes

S46E01 Pluto and Beyond S46E02 Einstein's Quantum Riddle S46E03 Kïlauea: Hawai'i on Fire S46E04 Decoding the Great Pyramid S46E05 Rise of the Rockets S46E06 The Next Pompeii S46E07 Saving the Dead Sea S46E08 Inside the Megafire S46E09 First Horse Warriors S46E10 Lost Viking Army S46E11 Back to the Moon S46E12 The Planets: Inner Worlds S46E13 The Planets: Mars S46E14 The Planets: Jupiter S46E15 The Planets: Saturn S46E16 The Planets: Ice Worlds S46E17 Why Bridges Collapse S46E18 Look Who's Driving S46E19 Rise of the Mammals S46E20 Dead Sea Scroll Detectives S46E21 Decoding Da Vinci S46E22 The Violence Paradox S46E23 Animal Espionage

Why Bridges Collapse (S46E17)

Season 46 Episodes