Practical Engineering

A brief overview of this ingenious method of compressing air using only the power of water.

A demonstration and brief explanation of air lock in fluid pipelines.

Discussing thrust forces in pipelines (with the help of our friends at Air Command Rockets).

People use boats for all kinds of reasons, and in the same way, there are all kinds, shapes, sizes, and ages of locks used for waterway navigation across the world. Freight is big business. “Shipping” got its name for a reason, and we still use ships to move a lot of our stuff. The video provides a basic summary of how locks work, including an explanation of the water saving basins used on the new locks at the Panama Canal.

Discussing the hydraulics of the humble highway culvert

Explaining how earthwork works, and why road construction often takes so long.

Exploring the relationship between speed, safety, and geometry of roadways.

Exploring the complexities that go into the creation and application of asphalt concrete.

One of the most annoying parts of driving...

Some pavement can let water in and keep everything else out.

Original Title: How Do Cities Manage Stormwater? Rainwater and cities aren't always a good mix, but they can be!

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