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Because they are
very high structure, and they can be exposed
to a number of threats. [narrator] The tower cranes'
tremendous height makes it extremely
susceptible to the elements. makes it extremely
susceptible to the elements. High winds in particular. But here, the crane was
firmly secured to the ground. It was initially
a very safe design because it was stabilized
by the pile that were used
to connect the foundation
of the crane with soil
very high structure, and they can be exposed
to a number of threats. [narrator] The tower cranes'
tremendous height makes it extremely
susceptible to the elements. makes it extremely
susceptible to the elements. High winds in particular. But here, the crane was
firmly secured to the ground. It was initially
a very safe design because it was stabilized
by the pile that were used
to connect the foundation
of the crane with soil
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Because they are
very high structure,
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and they can be exposed
to a number of threats.
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[narrator] The tower cranes'
tremendous height
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makes it extremely
susceptible to the elements.
00:00:11.733 --> 00:00:12.002
makes it extremely
susceptible to the elements.
00:00:12.833 --> 00:00:15.833
High winds in particular.
00:00:15.009 --> 00:00:19.333
But here, the crane was
firmly secured to the ground.
00:00:19.004 --> 00:00:22.003
It was initially
a very safe design
00:00:22.003 --> 00:00:24.533
because it was stabilized
by the pile
00:00:24.533 --> 00:00:29.003
that were used
to connect the foundation
of the crane with soil.
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Movie Summary
With access to all phases of design and a large cast of experts, some of the great failures of engineering history are uncovered.
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