When an indoor hotel walkway collapses in Kansas City, Mo., it becomes the most deadly engineering disaster in U.S. history; experts investigate and uncover evidence of a …

Mar 22, 2023 · However, there have also been some tragic and unforgettable engineering catastrophes. These disasters have generally resulted from a mixture of design failures, under …

Aug 17, 2023 · While sometimes catastrophic and deadly, it is important for engineers to learn from failure. Here are 10 engineering failures that shook the industry, some from early in the …

Experts look at engineering blunders that have either caused catastrophes or are disasters waiting to happen. They use cutting-edge technology to examine what went wrong and to …

Whether through the careless and blind pursuit of success, a disregard of the human cost in failure, or merely abject incompetence, history is littered with the casualties of engineering. …

This can lead to shortcuts in engineering design to reduce costs of construction and fabrication. Occasionally, these shortcuts can lead to unexpected design failures. Engineering disasters …

Sep 28, 2025 · When Engineering Fails: 15 Catastrophic Disasters That Changed History From collapsing bridges to nuclear meltdowns, engineering failures are powerful reminders that …

Jul 3, 2025 · These disasters forced engineers to rethink fundamental assumptions, develop new safety standards, and create innovations that continue to protect lives today. Sometimes the …

This series showcases the latter -- engineering disasters, from the hilarious to the mind-boggling, from the deadly to the bank-busting. Episodes profile, investigate and analyze outrageous …

A giant sinkhole, a multi-million dollar road to nowhere, and a wind turbine on the brink of disaster are engineering catastrophes in need of repair, and experts use cutting-edge technology to …