Practical Engineering
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2019年1月6日 · It's a niche branch of engineering, full of creative solutions and unexpected stories. So I want to take you on a little tour of the hidden engineering behind them. I’m Grady, and this is …
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Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. With a focus on civil engineering and public works, Practical Engineering highlights the innovative …
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Each month, millions of people tune in to Practical Engineering to see Grady Hillhouse’s idiosyncratic online video series about infrastructure and the human-made world.
What Really Happened at the Millennium Tower? - Practical Engineering
2021年11月16日 · Let’s find out. I’m Grady, and this is Practical Engineering. Today, we’re talking about the Millennium Tower in San Francisco. Skyscrapers are heavy. That might seem self-evident, but it …
How French Drains Work - Practical Engineering
2024年8月6日 · Once you know the base soil’s grain size distribution, there are a number of engineering methods to find a material that will both allow water to flow while still holding the soil back.
What’s the Deal with Base Plates? — Practical Engineering
2024年12月3日 · And even understanding just a little bit of the engineering behind them can tell you a lot of interesting things about the structures you see in your everyday life. I’m Grady, and this is …
The Hidden Engineering Behind the Falkirk Wheel - practical.engineering
2025年11月17日 · Part of the engineering genius of the Falkirk Wheel is that it’s always balanced, whether there are boats inside the gondolas or not. This is one of those confusing things about …
How To Install a Pipeline Under a Railroad - Practical Engineering
2024年2月20日 · I’m your host, Grady Hillhouse, and this is a Practical Construction. There are actually a lot of ways to install underground utilities without disrupting things at the surface, collectively known …
Why Construction Projects Always Go Over Budget - Practical …
2023年3月21日 · I’m Grady, and this is Practical Engineering. In today’s episode, we’re trying to answer the question of why construction projects always seem to go over budget.