Science Discovery: Build it Bigger- The Deepest tunnel where engineers construct an underwater tunnel in Istanbul, Turkey.
In the beginning of the 19th century, the Turkish began a construction in order to connect Asia and Europe in the area of Istanbul. They had a belief that they could create a nine-mile tunnel, which may provide a railroad transportation system. A normal railroad system may be seen as what we are used to day in NYC or maybe even Europe. However, this is a completely different revolution. The engineers wanted to create a transport system in an earthquake zone. The area that they are working in,is long overdue and is expecting an earthquake shortly. Rather than creating a railroad which will be bored through rock, this one will be made in element sections that will be connected by flexible steel plates so that they can be absorbed during earthquake movement without being damaged.
During construction, they have developed problems of making the tunnels bend. They have developed a “bend without breaking” concept, which will provide great flexibility by rubber, that controls the amount of water. By controlling the water the element can be manipulated up or down. This underwater tunnel will be constructed out of eighteen thousand tons of steel and will withstand earthquakes up to a 7.5 level. Concrete casts must be floated into water by sections. In order to do this, the water must be flooded in by opening values with up with 250 cubic meters of water per hour leading to 8 thousands cubic meters of water in 36 hours. However, the elements have to be transported into water. The concrete element tube must be brought down into the water. However, with the differences of surface currents, the elements may not turn into precise alignment. However, these genius engineers have developed methods to place the elements into the water so that the elements can follow surface water currents.
During these test trails they were able to find archeological sites of over thirty shipwrecks and craters, which brought them to various new construction methods. These industrialists believe that everything can happen under water and will work best there.
There is a connection bridge, which leads to the axis shaft in order to bring the elements. The axis shaft is the entrance to the element, which is below the water. At the end of the element, there is a concrete tube, which pushes the water pressure dramatically. The tubes of the shaft are made of two concrete sections, and are stabilized- so that if they get hit, the people will be safely stranded underneath the element. There is an incredible comparison to architecture and design, which allows us to understand the new inventions of connecting continents.
The tunnel attempt will consist of eleven thousand pounds of tunnels. This tunnel will be able to carry one hundred and fifty thousand passengers at a time. It amazes me the industrial technologies that we see being attempted. This construction has been dreamt about for over a hundred years and is almost near its completion point.
How we can evaluate what discoveries will benefit us rather than hinder us? How can we make the right choices? I think that we should evaluate the benefits of what inventions can bring to the nation. For example, new innovations such as Good Guide allows us to recognize the progress and footprint we are leaving. I believe a virtue like this should show people that with the help of society and a source of hope and belief we can make accomplish our goals. As a society, we are capable of expelling our selfish motives and can create a sense of care for each other. I believe this thought of mind will allow us to conquer all.
We need new discoveries that shows more awareness and opportunities. Just like we are given instructions when we board an airplane, we need to be given instructions on what is going on in the world. Even though this is not a political debate where the government may hide certain things from the society in order to decrease levels of chaos. This is the work of the society.
Science Discovery Channel: Build it Bigger: The Deepest Tunnel
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