| 說明 |
1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in. |
| Notes |
Originally produced for broadcast as an episode of the television program: Modern Marvels. |
| Contents |
The rockets -- The chauchat, 1917 -- USS Thresher, 1963 -- Liberty ships, 1943-1945 -- Andrea Doria, 1956 -- Hartford Civic Center, 1978 -- St. Francis Dam, 1928 -- Northeast blackout, 1965. |
| Credits |
Writer/producer, Dean Vallas ; producer, Bruce Nash ; animation, Doug Whitney ; music, Alan Ett. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Harlan Saperstein. |
| Summary |
Explores notable disasters caused by poor planning, negligence, or innovative strategies that didn't work and searches for clues as to what happened, illustrating theories and processes with animated computer graphics. Includes discussions with experts and footage and photos of the events or the aftermath. |
| System Details |
VHS. |
| Notes |
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| 主題 |
Disasters.
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Engineering.
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Structural failures.
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Design and construction.
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Safety factor in engineering.
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Documentary television programs.
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| 添加作者 |
Nash, Bruce M.
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Vallas, Dean.
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Actuality Productions.
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Hearst Entertainment (Firm)
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History Channel (Television network)
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New Video Group.
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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| 添加標題 |
Modern marvels. More engineering disasters |
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Modern marvels (Television program)
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| 國際標準書號 |
0767024354 |
| 標準號 |
733961426588 |
| Music # |
AAE-42658 History Channel |
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