Building the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge - Alex Gendler

Explore the construction of California’s Golden Gate Bridge, and dig into the engineering innovations that made the structure possible.

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Stretching 227 meters tall, two towers were assembled to support California’s Golden Gate Bridge. They were just one of the challenges facing engineers Charles Ellis and Joseph Strauss. Even before construction began, many thought the project impossible: the strait was home to powerful winds, constant fog, and earthquakes. So how was this iconic bridge created? Alex Gendler details the feat.

Lesson by Alex Gendler, directed by Anton Bogaty.

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[kirbymarchbarcena]

The people who helped in building this iconic bridge deserves the respect and love from the public who travels on it.

[shinyagumon]

I always love learning about architecture, especially of iconic buildings.

Also it might sound cynical, but ten workers is a surprisingly low death count for a large scale construction project during this time.

[caden]

I’m so glad Ted Ed provides us with this information often, the fact they put so much effort in these videos is unbelievable.

[Geniusinventor]

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[ljeans]

Bruhh, tactical YELLOW.
God I'm glad they didn't listen. That would have been one of the biggest eyesores in America

[sephirothjc]

I guess people who live there are pretty used to it, but the first time I saw that bridge, I was really impressed, it's such an iconic structure, and amazing to cross on a bike.

[abhinavkumarsingh]

The quality of animation and the soothing voice makes the story or video even more mesmerizing..

[alphaapple]

For those who are familiar with the metric system:
On screen at 2:37: "George Washington Bridge - New York City, NY: 1, 067 m // Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco, CA: 1, 280 m"
At 4:11: "Once the towers were complete, workers, span the cables in place, hung suspenders at 15.24-meter intervals and laid down the concrete roadway."

[joaobello]

Now that's a real leader/boss, someone who has focus on achieving his goal but is also worried about his workers safety. Quite rare for that time

[randallkelley]

Back in the 1970's I knew a guy (in my Air Force reserve unit), who was a sand blaster on the GG. He had some stories to tell about sudden wind gusts, rain blast as he called it!. Amazing job.

[Rose-gbbi]

I swear this channel contains information on everything and I love it

[letsgetreal]

Engineers: You can't do it!
Locals: Don't do it!
Businesses: We can't have you doing it!
Strauss, Ellis and Moisseif: Hey, if we can, we will.

[talknight]

I've seen the bridge once on a foggy, windy September day. Quite a dramatic vista, especially standing on the old concrete bunkers in the vicinity.

[BRAINFxck]

I wish you gave us more step by step details like how did they actually build the road while simultaneously suspending it over the water but cool video 👍

[DasLovebirds]

Stunningly gorgeous yet simple animation utilized here. Lovely work, team!

[FarokhBulsara]

2:06
now i finally understand the San Fierro's other train bridge was based off the initial Golden gate bridge concept

[whigan]

Rest in peace to the 10 who died trying.😞Their efforts went far from unnoticed!😤

[dcmirsabbir]

We’ve a copy of this bridge 🌉 in Rangamati Bandorban, Bangladesh 🇧🇩 . It’s called “ Jhulonto Seto “ Means The Hanging Bride. Inspiring Engineering ❤️

[lessonsins]

Very brilliant, easy, interesting and fun to watch! Thanks. This channel never fails me.

[kiwitheking]

Wow! Addison Anderson is as iconic as David Attenborough. Alex Gendler is the best educator. 👍👍👍 keep it up!!