How Hoover Dam Works
Explore the incredible Hoover Dam in 3D x-ray vision, including its construction and functionality, from overviews down to the fine details. CREDITS Jacob O'Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music BEHIND THE SCENES See inside details on my research, historical reference, 3D model creation, artistic direction, and more: • How I recreated Hoover Dam in 3D (historic... MUSIC I composed the background music specifically for this project: / reclamation PATREON / animagraffs SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing: https://www.blender.org/ 0:00 Intro 05:59 Diversion Tunnels 12:33 Tunnel Concrete Lining 17:26 Cofferdams, Site De-Watering 20:18 Abutments 22:56 Foundation Grouting 25:14 Placing Dam Concrete 28:12 Cableways & Other Equipment 32:48 Placing Concrete (Cont'd) 37:57 Cooling Concrete 41:02 Dam Grouting 43:07 Dam Internals 44:18 Intake Towers 48:06 Tunnel Plugs 51:27 Penstocks 53:25 Power Generator & Power Stations 58:05 Valve Houses 59:15 Tunnel Plug Outlet Works 1:00:16 Spillways 1:04:41 Conclusion
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