Engineering Failures That Changed Everything | Engineering by Catastrophe | National Geographic UK
From the destruction of Space Shuttle Columbia to the cutting-edge safety systems inside the Fehmarn Tunnel and the vast storm defences protecting New Orleans, engineering is constantly balancing innovation against catastrophe.
When foam insulation struck Columbia’s wing during launch, a tiny impact triggered a chain of events that doomed the spacecraft during re-entry. Elsewhere, engineers are designing tunnels capable of handling fires, smoke, and emergency evacuations in seconds, while massive flood barriers stand guard against devastating hurricanes and storm surges.
From space exploration to underground megaprojects and coastal defence systems, these are the designs built to survive the unthinkable.
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