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What's that Infrastructure? (Ep. 1 - Transportation Infrastructure)
304K views • over 8 years ago
Yes, he can get nerdier! Submit your photos of interesting infrastructure here: http://practical.engineering/whats-that-infrastructure/ Let me know what you think of this new series - What's that Infrastructure? - where we divulge and discover the man made world around us. Answers below (don't cheat!). 1. Tactile Paving (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tactile_paving) 2. Breakaway Sign Post (http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/policy_guide/road_hardware/ctrmeasures/breakaway/) 3. Bridge Protective Assembly (https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/brg/071813-webinar/nemec.pdf PDF WARNING!) Thanks for watching, and let me know what you think! Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering Website: http://practical.engineering Music: Elexive - Valley Santa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA7Hro7OYpc)
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What's that Infrastructure? (Ep. 2 - More Transportation Infrastructure)
643K views • over 8 years ago
What's better than transportation infrastructure? More transportation infrastructure! Thanks again to everyone who sent in photos. EDIT: Several people have commented that the angled frames around the signs are to prevent graffiti. Submit your photos of interesting infrastructure here: http://practical.engineering/whats-that-infrastructure/ LINKS: Can Opener Bridge: www.11foot8.com Nick Moore: www.youtube.com/user/nik282000 Karl Jansen: www.ceephotos.karcor.com Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering Website: http://practical.engineering Music: Elexive - Valley Santa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA7Hro7OYpc)
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What's That Infrastructure? (Ep. 3 - Hydraulic Structures)
328K views • about 8 years ago
Buy a T-shirt here: http://practical.engineering/shop/ Support these videos on Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering LEARN MORE AT THE LINKS BELOW: Tetrapods - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrapod_(structure) Intracoastal Waterway - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intracoastal_Waterway Jetty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jetty Corner Reflector - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corner_reflector Daylighting Streams - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylighting_(streams) Weir - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weir Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering Website: http://practical.engineering Music: Elexive - Valley Santa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA7Hro7OYpc)
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What's That Infrastructure? (Ep. 4 - Subsurface Utilities)
525K views • almost 8 years ago
You never know what's buried below your feet, but it could be infrastructure! Today's episode of WTI shows a number of subsurface utilities. Have a cool infrastructure photo? Send it in the Whats.That.Infrastructure@gmail.com. Have a great new year celebration! And, always call 811 (or your country's equivalent) before you dig. You never know what could be running below the ground! THE COMMENTERS HAVE SPOKEN! Blue pipes in Berlin - Drain groundwater from construction sites. Intake screen in Belgium - Likely for a saltwater aquarium Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering Buy a T-shirt here: http://practical.engineering/shop/ Support these videos on Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering Website: http://practical.engineering Music: Elexive - Valley Santa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA7Hro7OYpc)
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What's That Infrastructure? (Ep. 5 - Wireless Telecommunications)
440K views • almost 8 years ago
The airwaves are awash with invisible communications keeping us connected and facilitating our information society. All that telecommunication requires a lot of infrastructure! Today's episode of WTI shows some wireless telecommunications. Have a cool infrastructure photo? Send it in the Whats.That.Infrastructure@gmail.com. Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering Buy a T-shirt here: http://practical.engineering/shop/ Support these videos on Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering Website: http://practical.engineering Music: Elexive - Valley Santa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA7Hro7OYpc)
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 1) #shorts
239K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 2) #shorts
188K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 3) #shorts
752K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 4) #shorts
822K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 5) #shorts
547K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 6) #shorts
265K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 7) #shorts
2.1M views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 8) #shorts
239K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 9) #shorts
323K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 10) #shorts
170K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Capacitor Banks More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 11) #shorts
926K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Automatic Air Release Valve More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 12) #shorts
402K views • over 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Fish Ladders More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 13) #shorts
746K views • about 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Sewer Smoke Testing More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 14) #shorts
641K views • about 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Concrete Armor Units More info: https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 15) #shorts
623K views • about 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Backflow Prevent Device (aka Dual Check Valve Assembly) More info: https://practical.engineering/contest Book: https://practical.engineering/book #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 16) #shorts
3.1M views • about 2 years ago
Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Standoff Base Plate More info: https://practical.engineering/contest Book: https://practical.engineering/book #EngineeringInPlainSight #shorts
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Engineering In Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment
106K views • about 2 years ago
My new book, Engineering In Plain Sight, is available now wherever books are sold. Find out more: https://practical.engineering/book A limited number of signed copies are available at https://store.practical.engineering Thank you so much for all the support and feedback along the way that made this project possible. Giveaway contest award winners will be announced soon at https://practical.engineering/contest #EngineeringInPlainSight