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It's a niche branch of engineering, full of creative solutions and unexpected stories. So I want to take you on a little tour of the hidden engineering behind them. I’m Grady, and this is Practical …

Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. With a focus on civil engineering and public works, Practical Engineering highlights …

Each month, millions of people tune in to Practical Engineering to see Grady Hillhouse’s idiosyncratic online video series about infrastructure and the human-made world.

Jul 18, 2023 · I’m Grady and this is Practical Engineering. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the I-95 bridge collapse. The details in the intro are really all the details we know at the …

3 days ago · Engineering is a balancing act; we need structures that are both strong and safe, but also affordable, easy to occupy, and maybe even architecturally pleasing. Using knowledge …

Mar 21, 2023 · I’m Grady, and this is Practical Engineering. In today’s episode, we’re trying to answer the question of why construction projects always seem to go over budget.

Nov 17, 2025 · Part of the engineering genius of the Falkirk Wheel is that it’s always balanced, whether there are boats inside the gondolas or not. This is one of those confusing things about …

May 20, 2025 · Materials and practices vary across the world, but I want to try and show you, at least in a general sense, how this works. I’m Grady, and this is Practical Engineering. One of …

Jul 1, 2025 · In the end, a lot of engineering decisions come down to economics. In most cases, damping is less about safety and more about comfort, which is often harder to pin down.