Engineering disasters. New Orleans [videorecording] / produced by Actuality Productions ; History Television Network Producations ; The History Channel ; written and produced by Jeff Cole ; producer, Bruce Nash ; created by Bruce Nash.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
A&E Television Networks ;
Copyright Date:
c2006
Description:
1 videodisc (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Narrated by Max Raphael. Originally broadcast as a segment of the television series Modern marvels on the History Channel.
Summary:
Reveals the devastating destruction in New Orleans triggered by Hurricane Katrina. Shows three engineering failures of that disaster: the collapsing of the levees, the ripping of part of the roof of the Superdome, and tremendous damage to the Interstate-10 bridge. Architects and engineering experts examine the causes of those engineering disasters during Hurricane Katrina, look at possible solutions, and discuss the future prospects of New Orleans.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.