National Geographic - MegaStructures - Itaipu Dam

National Geographic - MegaStructures
Itaipu Dam



In the Paraná River of South America, lies the Itaipú Dam. Costing 20 billion dollars, the Itaipú Dam is the world's largest and most powerful hydroelectric power plant. It is a representation of the efforts and accomplishment of two countries, Brazil and Paraguay. The episode examines the efforts undertaken and the sacrifices made to construct the dam, including how the largest diversion channel was constructed to divert water from the world’s 7th largest river away from the main construction site.


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National Geographic - MegaStructures - Impossible Bridges Greece - Rio-Antirio Bridge

National Geographic - MegaStructures
Impossible Bridges Greece - Rio-Antirio Bridge



The Rio-Antirio bridge is a cable-stayed bridge near Patra on the Peloponnese, linking the towns of Rio and Antirrio on the western mainland Greece, thus connecting with the rest of Europe.

The bridge dramatically improves access to and from the Peloponnese, which could previously be reached only by ferry or via the isthmus of Corinth at its extreme east end. It has a length of 2252 m (2882 m including the access bridges); as it consists entirely of five cable-stayed spans and four pylons, and it is one of the world's longest cable-stayed suspended decks. Its width is 28 meters -- it has two vehicle lanes per direction, an emergency lane and a pedestrian walkway.

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http://rapidshare.com/files/12358024/MS_Greece_Inspired.part3.rar
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National Geographic - MegaStructures - Kansai Airport

National Geographic - MegaStructures

Kansai Airport




Located 5 km off the coast of Osaka, Japan, is the Kansai International Airport. The airport is built entirely on a man-made island, 4 km long and 1 km wide. The only link between the island and Osaka is by the world’s longest 2-tiered bridge. Although the airport is built to withstand earthquakes and typhoons, the artificial island itself is sinking faster than anticipated. The episode looks at the various measures that are taken to keep the airport ‘afloat’, and the various facilities and services available to keep the airport running.


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http://rapidshare.com/files/9228827/MS_Kansai_Inspired.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/9229344/MS_Kansai_Inspired.part4.rar

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National Geographic - MegaStructures - Millau Bridge

National Geographic - MegaStructures
Millau Bridge



It is the world’s tallest bridge, at 343 m tall at its highest pillar, the Millau Viaduct in Southern France is almost a third taller than any other bridge in the world. A freeway in the sky, the bridge crosses the river Tarn in France and can save travelers almost an hour of travel between France and the Mediterranean. It also removes the traffic congestion once faced in the town of Millau. The episode documents the difficulties that the crew had to faced, and the challenging processes that were used in its construction. The documentary contains a few words from the mayor of Millau, Jacques Godfrain, the bridge architect, Norman Foster, and designer, Michel Virlogeux

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http://rapidshare.com/files/7303770/MS_Millau_Inspired.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/7308414/MS_Millau_Inspired.part4.rar
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National Geographic - MegaStructures - Dubai's Palm Island

National Geographic - MegaStructures
Dubai's Palm Island



An enormous project is underway in the Arabian Gulf that will change the face of the coastline. It is so vast that it can be seen from space. Palm Jumeirah, one of the most audacious engineering projects the world has ever seen, is an artificial island in the shape of a massive palm tree. A breathtaking megastructure and an ambitious engineering feat, Palm Jumeirah is part of an even bigger plan to transform Dubai into one of the world's premiere tourist destinations. But with only a few years to create this paradise island, it's a race against time. Besides the construction of the island, there is also the challenge of building a small city, including 4,500 luxury houses and apartments, 29 hotels, miles of roads, and all the utilities required by the thousands of people who will be living on and using this island including water, electricity, gas and sewage. The project is due for completion in 2008 - are they on course to meet their deadline? And what other megastructures has the Sheikh planned for Dubai?

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http://rapidshare.com/files/7460784/MS_Dubai_Inspired.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/7462505/MS_Dubai_Inspired.part4.rar
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National Geographic - MegaStructures - Hoover Dam

National Geographic - MegaStructures
Hoover Dam



Throughout human history, mankind has built monuments to its ingenuity and skill. In Egypt it was the Pyramids. Rome, built the Colosseum. The Greeks built the Acropolis. The great cathedrals of Europe raised the skills of their builders to unequalled heights, creating awe inspiring structures. In the Americas, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde and the high mountain city of Machu Pichu speak to the skill and ingenuity of their builders. In the modern era, it's buildings that reach near half a mile into the sky, bridges that stretch enormous distances in a single span, and machines that extend mankind's reach far into space. One monument that must surely be counted among the great achievements of mankind is Hoover Dam.

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Zaha Hadid - Maggie's Center Fife

Zaha Hadid - Maggie's Center Fife
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Maggie's Fife is located at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. Anyone affected by cancer is welcome to drop in to the Centre for a cup of tea and a chat with one of our cancer support specialists, to browse the library or to access one of the courses designed to help people live with, through and beyond the disease.

On Friday 3rd November 2006 Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Member of Parliament for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath, opened the doors of Maggie’s Fife to the public in his former capacity as Chancellor of the Exchequer. At his side were his wife and our Patron, Sarah Brown; Zaha Hadid, Pritzker Prize-winning architect who designed the Centre; and Marilyn Livingstone, MSP for Kirkcaldy.

The Centre is Zaha Hadid’s first built work in the UK, her design is a response to a brief set by Maggie’s to create a relaxed atmosphere where people can access additional support outside of the more clinical hospital environment.

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Recycle Furniture & Decoration Ideas

^^ Old neon tubes bundled together and put some lights inside make a modern looking lamp!!

^ Pleted recycled textile chair

^ Sofa from old bath tub, cut out some part, add cushions, done!

^ Chair made from old supermarket cart