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Building upward has long been a means for people to show off their wealth or power. This video explores the ambitions and limitations of the engineers of skyscrapers. Visits to a medieval Manhattan in Italy, the first true European skyscraper, and...
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Contents
Medieval Towers of San Gimignano (3:40) -- Masonry Construction in Medieval Towers (3:52) -- From Masonry to Reinforced Concrete Frame (4:07) -- Concrete Frame Revolutionizes Construction (3:14) -- Skyscraper: Innovative Construction Design (3:11)...
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