So You Want to Build a Tunnel...

Some of us just yearn for the mines. Mentions in the intro: @colinfurze @GhostTownLiving @saveitforparts @JerryRigEverything A little exploration into modern tunnel construction methods used in public infrastructure and how those lessons can be applied to endeavors of the more homemade variety....

21 min - Engineering & Megastructures - Practical Engineering

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