Building the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge

Building the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge - Alex Gendler

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2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@romanski5811 Жыл бұрын

Maybe there's a plaque somewhere of the ten people who died.

@taerikang8413 Жыл бұрын

Yes lets congratulate those men

@shinyagumon7015 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@two-handpianist4517 2 жыл бұрын

I think so to. Compared to a lot of other large scale architecture, 10 is a relatively small number

@BrainFuck10 2 жыл бұрын

The death count is actually 11 but still that's relatively low because their safety net saved 19 men so without that safety net they would've had 30 dead workers

@mohamedb737 2 жыл бұрын

imagine if it was built in Qatar... would you still say that X amount of deaths is a surprisingly low count?

@rajashashankgutta4334 2 жыл бұрын

@@mohamedb737 with modern technology and safety measures*

@mohamedb737 2 жыл бұрын

@@rajashashankgutta4334 not everywhere is as modern as we want it to be.. unfortunately

@caden9622 2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

Plus profit and money but yeah :)

@naughtyat25 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@DUBN0S 2 жыл бұрын

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@rishiaman2288 2 жыл бұрын

@abhinavkumarsingh8799 2 жыл бұрын

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@ljeans531 2 жыл бұрын

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

@shinyagumon7015 2 жыл бұрын

The bridge almost looked like one of these safety tapes that you put on ledges to prevent falling 😂

@sephirothjc 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@denise7001 2 жыл бұрын

Spent most my life living on the North end. Countless times driving across it and every single time I went over Sausalito hills on Hwy 101 and through the rainbow tunnel where the bridge pops into view, I always loved it. Never got old!

@alphaapple1375 2 жыл бұрын

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."

@Thats_quite_cool 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, because I’m not American I don’t use the imperial measurement system. This helped put the distances into context for me!

@alphaapple1375 2 жыл бұрын

@@Thats_quite_cool For sure, I happen to be American, but I use the metric system because all countries and international organizations use this international system of measurement for collaboration. NASA and the US Military use the metric system too for it is practical, since it is based on the decimal number: 10.

@LunaHeartnet 2 жыл бұрын

@@alphaapple1375 I distictly remember a story about a valuable probe being lost to space because one group of NASA scientists was using Imperial Measurements, while the other was using the Metric system.

@alphaapple1375 2 жыл бұрын

@@LunaHeartnet I believe it was the space probe called the Mars Climate Orbiter, which was launched on a Friday December 11, 1998, but crashed on Thursday, September 23, 1999, due to a miscalculation between two measuring system. From that day onward, NASA learnt from its past mistakes, primarily using the metric system from the fields of astronomy, space exploration, metrology, and climatology.

@randallkelley3599 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@joaobello7179 2 жыл бұрын

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

@funky_tree 2 жыл бұрын

Even rarer nowadays :(

@Rose-gb6bi 2 жыл бұрын

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

@letsgetreal2501 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lessonsin30s 2 жыл бұрын

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

@talknight2 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DasLovebirds 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BrainFuck10 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@tlo1216 2 жыл бұрын

Civil engineering would be a lot more appealing if it had good high quality infotainment like that

@PeterDebney 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about the Golden Gate Bridge, but these days they build the roadway in sections (50’ in this case, the span between the hangers), float them out on barges, then lift them up and attach them them to the hangers. This was the deck is built safely on land and you have a minimum of working at height.

@kiwitheking917 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stefansharkov7500 2 жыл бұрын

It's always nice to learn more about a historic build that you use for your every commute. Thank you, Ted ed!

@johnnybadboy3475 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful soundtrack! The animation often is complemented but the sound design was superb.

@AryanKumar-jo1pz 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely amazing story And cant even imagine how awesome that journey would have been for them all

@jeetusingh3030 2 жыл бұрын

I like how Ted Ed allow us to connect with history and relive the struggles and effort of men and women of different era in such an illustrious way, not letting them forgotten. Thanks Ted ed

@72d 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks for all the videos TED-Ed.

@MOJO-IV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the consistency

@whi2gan 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dcmirsabbir 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Ishtiaque17 2 жыл бұрын

A real marvelous feet of architecture explained so greatly

@FarokhBulsara4065 Жыл бұрын

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

@fosterandnava Жыл бұрын

True!!! Good observation!

@Eswarr Жыл бұрын

Respect to those workers and engineers who were involved in making this possible ❤️

@aperson6242 2 жыл бұрын

I love the history of massive buildings. Can you do more please?

@hamentaschen 2 жыл бұрын

"The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli."

@lucasosuagwu1579 2 жыл бұрын

1:23 Man really said “forget all that, bridge, be, built”

@ayzek1337 2 жыл бұрын

today i've learn something new and i'm exciting about what will be in the next video. thx for content

@TheFoxyNixon 2 жыл бұрын

Honey, wake up, new TED-ED video.

@EDesigns_FL 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the original designers of the Golden Gate Bridge did not have a good understanding of aerodynamic loads and its potential interactions with the natural frequency of the structure. The first Tacoma Narrows Bridge was a victim of this oversight and it catastrophically failed in 1940. More money has been expended on remediation work for the Golden Gate Bridge than was spent to build it as a consequence.

@thelegofans1728 2 жыл бұрын

I love the animations in all the videos. It makes it so interesting to watch!

@garettjohnson6978 2 жыл бұрын

Man, the animation, the narration, the story telling, the amount of work they put in to educate us all, these videos always get me in the mood for knowledge, for anyone who knows Harry Potter, I am a ravenclaw, and these jsit make me so proud to be one, and make me want to learn so much more! Keep up the amazing work Ted!

@lourainevillalon3852 2 жыл бұрын

i've never been this early on a ted-ed video before

@skeletopedia3122 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the anatomy of the bridge is fascinating, given the geographical constraints, and the challenges of the times!

@sovimohammedsaeed7802 2 жыл бұрын

Fyaza

@Luna_AlmondSF 2 жыл бұрын

That's something new I learned about the golden gate bridge, never knew it was from Pennsylvania

@saahiliyer11 2 жыл бұрын

It still baffles me that the Navy wanted to make the bridge, which would be a defining part of the SF skyline, look like A GODDAMN BUMBLEBEE.

@torchervoid3807 2 жыл бұрын

I dunno a bee bridge is pretty dope.

@ahmadburhanhabibi 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating.

@themageofcontext7071 2 жыл бұрын

Something nice I found out about my family, both my great-grandma and great-grandpa were at the opening ceremony and had walked across it among the first to do so!

@holycow1834 2 жыл бұрын

i really love these videos liek they are to informative

@svps169 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out to Anton Bogaty, the amazing artist and animator for this video!

@bxbank 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible piece of work. Almost 100 years! where does the time go ... Thanks , TED-Ed. I think you are better than TED. Just the facts. Wonderful work. :)

@thugfield7500 2 жыл бұрын

PERFECT EXPLICATION

@1210now Жыл бұрын

I am happpy that tended make history fun i am so glad. Good job

@reymundalagos9889 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a series on these? Like iconic structures around the world? Please! 🙏🏼

@edwardtimothy3581 2 жыл бұрын

The architecture that cares so much about the workers safety ness. Respect

@-JA- 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jamespisano1164 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks for the info.

@user-cf2vq2tk5r 10 ай бұрын

Very good videos thank you it helps us to know some parts of history

@pandaangry1267 2 жыл бұрын

Last year i saw the Golden Gate Bridge for the first time and I was amazed

@Velociferon 2 жыл бұрын

Theodore Education at it again with these great vids 👍

@qwertyuiooasdfghjklzxcvbnm3636 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work

@wenaadormeo9839 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice video nd informative one thank you for sharing this 😘😘

@joermnyc 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful bridge… when you can see it… when I visited the fog covered most of the top half.

@felixdogan6776 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely an engineering marvel

@omikapasandul8737 2 жыл бұрын

San Francisco is probably my favourite city in the US. The Golden Gate bridge, Alcatraz, the painted ladies and the modern art museum are very iconic landmarks, would love to visit them one day.

@johnmcgowan2348 2 жыл бұрын

Mine as well. I've been to several metropolitan cities in the US. San Francisco will always hold a special place in my heart.

@junior1497 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to visit the homeless encampments haha

@medusagorgon8432 2 жыл бұрын

What an interesting bit of history.

@h3rkz619 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing

@infidelcastro5129 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos for using metric 😊

@menochivo9507 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of perseverance in our past. Unfortunately, we couldn't replicate a build of this type in the amount of time they did it back then.

@hungariancountryball2928 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@joeyfarris8039 2 жыл бұрын

Love ted ed

@RebmE 2 жыл бұрын

HIII TED ED I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS SOOO MUCH CAUSE OF THE BIOLOGY

@action_jackson5043 2 жыл бұрын

Icon of a bridge, in fact the same town I live in was the steel mill that built the bridge

@christiantaphorn7759 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@astoria7694 2 жыл бұрын

wow, just wow.

@3229dan 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always interested in this kind of content 😲

@sanja12 2 жыл бұрын

me too

@chheinrich8486 2 жыл бұрын

Long overdue Video from you

@antara-anishadhargupta-cha2534 2 жыл бұрын

I love ted-ed

@trestonmalone5072 2 жыл бұрын

I love San Francisco so much. It has such an interesting history! Definitely one of my favorite cities in the world for sure

@The-San-Francisco-Treat 2 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!!

@dabonenita3181 2 жыл бұрын

Good job

@Cionaoith 2 жыл бұрын

I was in CA and drove across the Golden Gate Bridge in October of 2020. Unfortunately, I was there for the wildfires, and the combination of smoke (at that time, probably from Napa) and fog made it impossible to see the bridge even as I was driving across it. The towers weren't visible at all until I was driving under them.

@jacobdonnarhiantalleyanput8186 2 жыл бұрын

?very intimidating. I've not beenabroadnowforover 3+yeaes. To see the ocean unsurprised me. Is the quality of the video good?. Let me know by replying here. ❤. Thanks. ❤. Seems intriguing. ❤.

@varunprakash6207 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Iconic Bridge Golden Gate Bridge The heaven on earth while across the Bridge Architecture construction position it on ocean The impossible many caution but they build it Today iconic bridge architecture in the World

@lotusgal313 2 жыл бұрын

An incredible mechanical feat for their time

@spiderpooldevi243 2 жыл бұрын

Golden Gate Bridge :- The most hated bridge in Hollywood disaster movies

@MrYerak5 2 жыл бұрын

This should be a full length movie

@alparslankorkmaz2964 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@R4baDader 2 жыл бұрын

Moiseiff is a genius, but after hearing his name in the tacoma narrows bridge disaster doesen't exactly put me at ease

@legionaireb 2 жыл бұрын

What, no mention of the bridge being proposed almost 60 years earlier by Emperor Norton the First?

@Matheus.1996 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@somdebsar7378 2 жыл бұрын

Proud to become an engineer!

@PEDROSILVATRAVEL Жыл бұрын

Did you know that Lisbon (Portugal) has a bridge similar to The Golden Gate and it is calles The 25th April Bridge

@richardnelson7442 2 жыл бұрын

Weird bringing up suspension bridges without bringing up the original, Brooklyn Bridge.

@Studi0xie 2 жыл бұрын

I watched ted ed since I was young tho I kinda didn't understand and I'm still learning This is better then school tbh

@user-qx6kv5en8c 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your channel, I want to know when will you update the Thai version?

@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs 2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine the bridge painted like a bee?

@Newdivide 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the James bond film, a view of kill. The explosion scene was awesome And fun fact, emperor Norton decreed that a bridge between Oakland, CA & San Francisco, CA be built and link between the two cities. He died before the bridge was constructed