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S11·E35 Building a Skyscraper: The Skeleton

Core Aired September 7, 2004 44 min
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Synopsis

What does it take to construct a building that will cover an entire city block? Try 13,000 tons of steel, 36,000 cubic yards of concrete, enough wire and cables to stretch from New York City to Boston, hundreds of professionals, and two years of blood, sweat, and swearing. Welcome to Skyscraper 101. In the first hour, we see how architects design a building and check out the new California Department of Transportation headquarters–a project we’ve followed for two years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 11 Episode 35 of Modern Marvels air?

Season 11, Episode 35 ('Building a Skyscraper: The Skeleton') originally aired on September 7, 2004.

How long is Season 11 Episode 35 ('Building a Skyscraper: The Skeleton')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.

What happens in Modern Marvels Season 11 Episode 35?

What does it take to construct a building that will cover an entire city block? Try 13,000 tons of steel, 36,000 cubic yards of concrete, enough wire and cables to stretch from New York City to Boston, hundreds of professionals, and two years of blood, sweat, and swearing. Welcome to Skyscraper 101....

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