Thames Barrier Holds Back Storm Surges | How Machines Work

Описание: The Thames Barrier protects London from deadly storm surges with massive sector gates powered by hydraulic radial arms. Watch how this engineering marvel operates under pressure and what keeps it moving when millions depend on it.

How Machines Work S01 E08

0:00 - London’s Risky Floodplain Revealed
1:02 - How the Thames Barrier Works
2:47 - Sector Gates Engineering Explained
4:00 - Controlling Storm Surges with Precision
5:29 - Inside the Hydraulic Radial Arms
6:20 - Power Systems Behind the Barrier
7:28 - Diesel-Electric Locomotive Breakdown
10:00 - Steel Wheels and Dynamic Braking
13:31 - What Happens Inside a Gas Pump
18:54 - The Truth Behind Photo Finish Cameras

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