Engineering disasters
(DVD Video)
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Published
New York : A & E Television Networks :, [1999].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (46 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Published
New York : A & E Television Networks :, [1999].
Format
DVD Video
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Originally broadcast in 1998 as a segement of the History Channel program Modern marvels.
Description
Discusses the causes of engineering disasters, which have been ocurring since ancient times. Takes a look at specific disasters, including the collapse of the roof of Beauvais Cathedral in Medieval times, the breaking up of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington state, the collapse of the Kansas City Hyatt, the sinking of the Titanic, the collapse of the Teton Dam in Idaho, the exploding of the Hindenburg, the crashing of several commercial airplanes, the malfunctioning and repair of the Hubble space telescope, the nuclear accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, and the explosion at the Union Carbide Plant in Bhopal, India.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Embry Riddle Aero University - DVD - DVD Collection | TA495.E63 1999 | Find It Now |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nash, B. M., & Vallas, D. (1999). Engineering disasters . A & E Television Networks :.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nash, Bruce M and Dean. Vallas. 1999. Engineering Disasters. A & E Television Networks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nash, Bruce M and Dean. Vallas. Engineering Disasters A & E Television Networks, 1999.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Nash, Bruce M., and Dean Vallas. Engineering Disasters A & E Television Networks :, 1999.
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