Engineering by Catastrophe
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Engineering by Catastrophe

Engineering by Catastrophe explores how today’s most advanced structures are shaped by the disasters of the past. From spacecraft and skyscrapers to tunnels and flood barriers, each episode unpacks the engineering innovations behind modern marvels - and the catastrophic failures that inspired them.

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4. Bridging the Divide

7.0Jun 14, 2026

The 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse was a global alarm bell, proving every structure has a lifespan. As demand, traffic and extreme weather grow, engineers rethink bridge safety. Genoa’s new span uses smart monitoring and robotics, while Turkey’s record-long suspension bridge pushes boundaries of innovation, enduring winds, collisions and earthquakes.