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166 points by sohkamyung | 162 comments
Practical Engineering article and video transcript on the history of exterior fire escapes in US cities and why building codes replaced them with enclosed stairways.
397 points by michaefe | 197 comments
A Practical Engineering blog post and embedded video explaining the engineering and history of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.
399 points by crescit_eundo | 96 comments
Practical Engineering blog post and video explaining the engineering behind airport runways, including their design, pavement, and safety features.
471 points by chmaynard | 189 comments
Practical Engineering blog post and video examining whether the world is actually running out of sand used in construction and industry.
471 points by impish9208 | 292 comments
Practical Engineering blog post and embedded video explaining the hidden engineering behind modern landfills.
688 points by chmaynard | 177 comments
A Practical Engineering blog post with an embedded video explaining how French drains work to manage groundwater and drainage.
270 points by chmaynard | 99 comments
577 points by mrzool | 392 comments
Practical Engineering blog post with an embedded video explaining why desalinating seawater into drinking water is technically and economically difficult.
