Engineering Marvels Flashcard

Front

What is the International Space Station known for according to the movie?

Back

Being one of the most expensive objects ever built

Front

What engineering challenge is associated with getting a large space station into orbit?

Back

Getting it into orbit due to its size and cost

Front

What unique feature does the tallest building in Dubai have that allows it to reach such heights?

Back

Unique building design

Front

How did Menzer Pehlivan's life path change?

Back

She experienced a major event that influenced her engineering career

Front

What secret ingredient helped make the Great Wall of China so durable?

Back

Rice

Front

What design feature allows the Shanghai towers to resist wind forces?

Back

Twisting shape

Front

How were engineers able to build a bridge across a river in Haiti without using cranes?

Back

By building temporary structures

Front

Why might cheaper, smelly plastic materials be preferred for underwater robots like Stinky?

Back

They are less expensive

Front

Where is the world's tallest bridge located, as shown at the end of the Stinky segment?

Back

France

Front

What is the expected speed of the hyperloop?

Back

700 mph