Engineering Connections
In a third series Richard Hammond investigates the engineering connections that lie inside some of the most iconic structures on the planet.
Supertanker (LNG Tanker)
Richard Hammond reveals the ingenious engineering required to transport one of the most potentially hazardous cargoes in the world in some of the biggest vessels afloat.
Earthquake Proof Bridge
Richard Hammond reveals how engineers made one of the longest bridges in the world earthquake-proof. The Gulf of Corinth slices deep into mainland Greece.
Space Shuttle
Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections in NASA’s Space Shuttle – the world’s first reusable spacecraft.
Formula 1
Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections behind the glamorous appearances of the Formula 1 car.
Burj al Arab
Richard Hammond checks out the world’s tallest and most distinctively shaped hotel – the 320 metre high Burj al Arab, or Arabian Tower.
Bullet Train
Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections in Japan’s Bullet Train – the world’s first high-speed train.
