What Really Happened at the Suez Canal?
by Practical Engineering
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Exploring the engineering principles behind the recent obstruction of the Suez Canal, which caused a weeklong disruption in global shipping traffic. I give a brief overview of the bank effect and dilatancy of coarse-grained soils. Hopefully, the video helps you understand a few of the engineering challenges associated with navigating massive ships through tiny canals and what can happen when they run aground!Errata:- I incorrectly described the landform as the Suez Peninsula. It is the Suez Isthmus.Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. Hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: https://twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by [sponsor].Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Satellite images copyright Maxar Technologies and CNES (Airbus)Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Host: Grady HillhouseAssistant Producer: Wesley Crump