NOVA | Engineering Ground Zero | PBS
Duration: 53:07 (Full Program)
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NOVA #3811
Broadcast Date: Sep. 7, 2011
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, NOVA presents an epic story of engineering, innovation, and the perseverance of the human spirit. With extraordinary access granted by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, "Engineering Ground Zero" follows the five-year construction of One World Trade Center (1 WTC) and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
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NOVA | Engineering Ground Zero... (#3811)
Designing and building One World Trade Center and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum 00:30
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Developer Larry Silverstein explains what's different about the new 7 World Trade Center. 01:48
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Bracing One World Trade Center's steel frame led to some unexpected perks at the worksite. 02:46
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One World Trade Center's glass facade may look fragile, but it is extraordinarily tough. 02:26
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Architect and designer Michael Arad takes us on a tour of his 9/11 Memorial mock-up. 01:52
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