Video showing the behaviour of a concrete cube in compression.
Video showing toughened glass failing under application of an incremental load.
Video showing toughened glass failing under application of an impact load
Video showing float glass failing under application of an impact load.
This fascinating video shows the method of fabric formed concrete.
Archive footage and information about the structure and construction of the Sydney Opera House, thought by many at the time to be ‘unbuildable’
Every year the Serpentine Gallery supports the construction of a temporary pavilion, this page describes the pavilion constructed in 2009.
Archive footage and information about the construction of the Pompidou Centre, one of the most famous examples of high-tech architecture
The Millennium Bridge in London is the first Thames crossing since Tower Bridge in 1894 and a complex piece of engineering.
This video explores the technical challenges of building Frank Gehry’s complex 2008 Serpentine Pavilion.
The California Academy of Sciences is an educational and research centre for the life sciences and is currently the greenest building in the world.
In this video, engineer Chris Wise talks about how the design and construction of the Britannia Bridge – the project which led to development of the box girder.
This short video reveals how the Bird’s Nest stadium depicts heaven by reflecting the ancient Chinese traditions of pottery and basket weaving.
The Amsterdam Public Library is situated in the redeveloped Oosterdokseiland area of Amsterdam. The building program includes a library, theatre, cafe and office space.
Video showing failure by plate shear of a bolted steel connection.
Video showing tensile failure by bolt shear of a bolted steel connection.
Video showing tensile failure of a mild steel reinforcing bar.
Video showing the behaviour of a reinforced concrete column in compression. Such columns are one of the most common structural elements used in concrete construction.
Video showing compression failure of an ordinary concrete cylinder
This video shows the behaviour of a high-strength concrete cylinder in compression.
This video shows a high-strength grout cylinder being compressed to its rather spectacular failure point.
