In this episode, we explore one of the most iconic infrastructure projects of the 20th century: the Hoover Dam. Built during the Great Depression, this massive concrete arch-gravity dam stands as a symbol of engineering ambition, innovation, and resilience.
Discover how engineers tackled the immense challenges of constructing a dam in the harsh environment of the Black Canyon, controlling the Colorado River while managing extreme temperatures and unprecedented volumes of concrete. We examine the design principles behind the dam, including load distribution, thermal control, and structural stability.
