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Extreme Transport: Hauling a Giant Conveyor System Through a Coal Mine | FD Engineering A 130-ton heavy transport faces an industrial obstacle course as a massive 50-meter steel structure is moved across a German coal mine. Using self-propelled modular transporters, the crew must negotiate steep gradients, tight corners, power lines, and narrow passages with just centimeters to spare. Follow the team as they battle difficult terrain and extreme heat to deliver the giant load safely to its new home. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ “Engineering: the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building and use of engines, machines and structures.” So says the Webster definition. Our newest Free Documentary family member, Free Documentary - Engineering, is all about engineering - and bringing our community the best documentaries on engineering.

Extreme Transport: Hauling a Giant Conveyor System Through a Coal Mine is presented by Free Documentary - Engineering. Its listed runtime is 50 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

As a transport & logistics documentary, Extreme Transport: Hauling a Giant Conveyor System Through a Coal Mine uses extreme, transport, hauling as its central frame. Transport films uncover systems that normally remain invisible until something fails. Look for the coordination between people, vehicles, control technology, maintenance and contingency planning.

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Title
Extreme Transport: Hauling a Giant Conveyor System Through a Coal Mine
Runtime
50 minutes
Language
English

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