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It was a science first conjured amid the fiery ovens of ancient blacksmiths; today more than 50% of all U.S. products require some form of welding.
It was a science first conjured amid the fiery ovens of ancient blacksmiths; today more than 50% of all U.S. products require some form of welding.
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S10, EP36 "Building a Skyscraper: The Arteries"Data lines; power; plumbing; photovoltaics; conserving energy; painting; carpeting; moving furniture; lights.
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S10, EP35 "Building a Skyscraper: The Human Environment"In hour three of our crash course on mega-skyscraper construction, we learn about the human element and development of systems that make us comfortable.
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S10, EP34 "Building a Skyscraper: The Exterior"Construction problems of mega-skyscrapers; exterior wall system; energy-conserving glass; safety issues; aesthetics.
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S10, EP26 "Building a Skyscraper: The Skeleton"Construction of the California Department of Transportation Headquarters; design; excavation; skeleton; hurricane- and earthquake-proofing; structural systems.
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