Why Turkey Built the World’s Longest Suspension Bridge

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  • @obidean3964
    @obidean3964 2 года назад +2083

    The hidden story behind the international collaboration is what caught me by the most surprise. What a feat of engineering and historic achievement. Bravo Turkey 🇹🇷

    • @peterfireflylund
      @peterfireflylund 2 года назад +66

      The engineering was Danish and Korean. I think most of the management was, too.

    • @allftw2677
      @allftw2677 2 года назад +46

      @@peterfireflylund that's not a bad thing, getting some further help from friendly counties is a good thing so long as you don't overdo it.

    • @TheFiku
      @TheFiku 2 года назад +55

      yea most megaprojects and large scale operations are as such. Take for example a container ship, owned by a Japanese company, that is operated by Evergreen Marine (from taiwan), ship registered in Panama and technical management is the responsibility of the German ship management company. Pretty crazy how everything is international.

    • @worldoftophits
      @worldoftophits 2 года назад +22

      @Turtle Spirit 142 so you have an opinion on that matter.

    • @chosen1one930
      @chosen1one930 2 года назад +5

      @@peterfireflylund it is still 3 countries working together, something my country can't even do with the two political parties and the people living in America. Divided AF

  • @DenDave_
    @DenDave_ 2 года назад +1805

    Very impressive feat. Not only the sheer length and importance of the bridge, but also the fact that they managed to finish it ahead of schedule despite the pandemic caused havoc for construction projects across the globe.

    • @SJokes
      @SJokes 2 года назад +61

      Yeah usually you hear of these big infastructure projects having a delay after delay and being billions overbudget. Guess this one is the exception.

    • @neondemon5137
      @neondemon5137 2 года назад +35

      @Turtle Spirit 142 What?

    • @thecryingsoul
      @thecryingsoul 2 года назад +7

      And despite the awful economic situation brought about by turkeys leader

    • @salakasto
      @salakasto 2 года назад +17

      @@thecryingsoul The economic instability is overblown. There are a lot of things to hate Erdogan for but Turkey's economy was far worse before he took over.

    • @thecryingsoul
      @thecryingsoul 2 года назад +1

      @@salakasto That's just blatantly untrue. Whilst it can be argued about how much of the economic downturn was caused by his decisions, it is objective fact that Turkeys economy is much worse off now than when he first took office.

  • @timothylorinwinning2758
    @timothylorinwinning2758 2 года назад +518

    The relationship between Aus and Turkey has become a really beautiful thing. Our national day of remembrance(ANZAC Day) is on the anniversary of the landing of Gallipoli. They named that location ANZAC Cove, and each year they hold a dawn service. I loved how you added that at the end. The bridge is a terrific feat for Turkey, and it genuinely makes me happy thinking what an amazing symbolism of Turkey’s history, and peace between nations.

    • @YeahNoTellTheTruth
      @YeahNoTellTheTruth 2 года назад

      You're kidding right? You can't be that blind and ignorant.. I mean turkeys history is filled with genocide and oppression on other ethnicities and creeds, but because they send a couple of flowers and a few fake words you people eat it up and turn a blind eye to the war crimes and ethnic cleansing they are doing. Turkey loves to play nice with those who can fight back, but the moment they think they are capable to win they will hold nothing back.

    • @大砲はピュ
      @大砲はピュ 2 года назад

      Butter smothered

    • @_Anatolian_
      @_Anatolian_ 2 года назад +38

      Although Australia and Turkey are thousands of kilometers apart, they share a common history. Here we commemorate both our own soldiers and the Anzac soldiers. From Turkey with love ❤️

    • @dampaul13
      @dampaul13 2 года назад +20

      Don't forget about New Zealand.

    • @jacobwinn2765
      @jacobwinn2765 2 года назад

      ANZAC means the Australian and NEW ZEALAND Army Corps… but obviously aussies are too far up their own arses to remember that.

  • @Skybar23
    @Skybar23 2 года назад +1294

    As an Australia .I have a lot respect for the Turkish people. Although we have different cultures, political views, we still have that mutual respect based on what our ancestors fought for that shaped each country. I visited Gallipoli back in 2019-I was impressed how the Turkish govt still protect and maintains a lot of the Australian/NZ war graves and war memorials in Gallipoli, Anzac cove after all these decades.

    • @phoule76
      @phoule76 2 года назад +15

      I may be wrong, but the money to pay for overseas military cemetaries usually comes from the country that sent those soldiers abroad to begin with. I think that's the case for the American cemetaries in Normandy, at least.

    • @Skybar23
      @Skybar23 2 года назад +72

      @@phoule76 I think that may be correct....But even the WW1 trenches used by Australian and NZ solders in Turkey are still well preserved and protected for tourist to still see today.

    • @j2174
      @j2174 2 года назад +1

      Not certain what your point is nor how it connects with this video?

    • @Skybar23
      @Skybar23 2 года назад +64

      @@j2174 my comment had nothing to do with you. Your point?

    • @zubeyirzbyr
      @zubeyirzbyr 2 года назад +117

      As a Turk, most of us have the same positive thoughts about the Anzacs brought to war, and the Anzac soldiers
      they suffered similar pains with our soldiers in the war. Moreover, almost all Turkish news channels show the Anzac commemoration on every memorial day.

  • @Airnewzealand15
    @Airnewzealand15 2 года назад +533

    We are going to turkey in 3 days!! We are travelling the world, family of 5 from New Zealand. Thanks for this video. Can’t wait to use it to get to Gallipoli

    • @dexon777
      @dexon777 2 года назад +14

      @@ishouldbeonmountrushmore1334 2-3 hours drive.

    • @rebelliocross519
      @rebelliocross519 2 года назад +1

      When you are there please ask when Erdogan lets the (fugitive) Fethullah Gülen supporters come back home? And when do these ordinary citizens can get out of prison again, because most of them have not had a fair trial jet.... When you go there you support a dictatorship, do not.

    • @umairsqu
      @umairsqu 2 года назад +39

      have fun. Turkey was the country along with UK where I had the most fun. Its beautiful, easy on the pocket and has many things to see and do.

    • @emrefifty5281
      @emrefifty5281 2 года назад +28

      Welcome to Türkiye 😃✌🏻

    • @sambros2
      @sambros2 2 года назад +45

      @@ishouldbeonmountrushmore1334 Cos he want to see Gallipoli where the ANZACs fought in WWI, as he said.

  • @inlikearefugee5194
    @inlikearefugee5194 2 года назад +182

    My wife and daughter will be in Turkey next week - great country to visit.

  • @JRPGGUY
    @JRPGGUY 2 года назад +1237

    Nearly three miles long and taller than most buildings. That's impressive

    • @PROVOCATEURSK
      @PROVOCATEURSK 2 года назад +12

      The "democracies" build faster than democracies when there is no wasting time on stuid things.

    • @rext8949
      @rext8949 2 года назад +11

      Bragging rights are very important for dictators.

    • @jeromewesselman4653
      @jeromewesselman4653 2 года назад

      The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan is still longer, at nearly 5 miles. Built in the 1950s

    • @wildone8397
      @wildone8397 2 года назад +3

      @@jeromewesselman4653 Is it a Suspension Bridge?!
      That's the point!

    • @jeromewesselman4653
      @jeromewesselman4653 2 года назад +1

      @@wildone8397 Yes. The Mackinac Bridge is a suspension bridge, built in 1958

  • @FrankWms
    @FrankWms 2 года назад +371

    I am a a Civil Engineer, and this is totally cool! Good work, Turkey!!👍

    • @fatihdemir5565
      @fatihdemir5565 2 года назад +3

      @@tuncayardaemir5026 Avrupalı senin benim gibi yapılan hizmetlerin siyasi boyutuna bakıp devletini kötülemez bize mahsus bir durum devlet mahalle bakkalı isletmiyor parası olmasada yaptıran ülkelere yada şirketlere yap işlet sistemiyle yöntemiyle iş yürütüyor bir çok ülkede olduğu gibi doğrudur yanlistir elestirebilir insanlar en doğal hakkı herkezin 128 milyar nereye gitti diye soruyorlar belkide bu projeler için kullanılıyordur

    • @athleticovollkornzimtomato8108
      @athleticovollkornzimtomato8108 2 года назад +3

      @@tuncayardaemir5026 in a private public partnership! And actually it's called "Turkiye"!

    • @muhammetkaganbayrak1881
      @muhammetkaganbayrak1881 2 года назад

      Thanks ♥️🇹🇷

    • @sdf6508
      @sdf6508 Год назад

      @@athleticovollkornzimtomato8108No it’s called Turkey. You also call the Netherlands “Holland” soo

  • @jasonparrish8670
    @jasonparrish8670 2 года назад +222

    Living near the Golden Gate Bridge in America, it's truly incredible seeing mountainous cargo ships sliding easily under the bridge. The new bridge is beautiful and breathtaking, congratulations to Turkey on this achievement.

    • @purpleflower506
      @purpleflower506 2 года назад +2

      Fun fact: The Golden Gate Brigde is named after the Golden Horne of istanbul at the bosphorus strait

    • @HTV-2_Hypersonic_Glide_Vehicle
      @HTV-2_Hypersonic_Glide_Vehicle 2 года назад

      Weren't you going to mention the Bay bridge? It's so much better

    • @genesis209_gd
      @genesis209_gd 2 года назад

      @@purpleflower506 nope, it's named after the golden gate, which is the strait connecting the SF bay to the ocean. And that's (unsurprisingly) where the bridge is.

  • @harunkorkmaz1051
    @harunkorkmaz1051 2 года назад +322

    As a future engineer and worked as an intern in this project, i am so proud that it's accomplished before the deadline. İ was checking the cables and their twist between two tower. Took about 2 hours to walk in catwalk and climb to the other tower. then wait for elevator and boat and elevator again to go my workplace. By the way work in cables are still going on with traffic.

    • @深夜-l9f
      @深夜-l9f 2 года назад +18

      thank you for your work! 😊

    • @esercom
      @esercom 2 года назад +24

      Gardaşım ellerinize sağlık ülkemiz için çok önemli bir yapı

    • @batikawn
      @batikawn 2 года назад +4

      Eyw.

    • @rickversglaciers
      @rickversglaciers 2 года назад +3

      I wish you and the Turkish people all the best

    • @imageisnothing11
      @imageisnothing11 Год назад +1

      Buyuk is çıkardınız. Elinize emeginize sağlık. Allah razi olsun. Mühendislerimuzle koprumuzle gurur duyuyoruz.

  • @DaddyFutbol
    @DaddyFutbol 2 года назад +435

    I remember when it was just an idea... it's finally complete. I feel like a relic now

    • @idjles
      @idjles 2 года назад +6

      I took that ferry in 1992!

    • @nnnscorpionnn
      @nnnscorpionnn Год назад

      @@idjles I made that ferry with my own hands in 1970 son. Time passes. Just kidding I am 28 years old.

    • @hariskhan01
      @hariskhan01 Год назад

      @@nnnscorpionnn I was 5 in 2012 when the new Idea was put forward. Good old times.

    • @Adam-lh9gj
      @Adam-lh9gj Год назад

      @@nnnscorpionnn wtf hhhhh

  • @erozionzeall6371
    @erozionzeall6371 2 года назад +151

    It’s fucking amazing that the bridge was completed 18 months before schedule.

    • @LawpickingLocksmith
      @LawpickingLocksmith 2 года назад

      learn to read between the lines! Old hates coming up!

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU 2 года назад +31

      Turks are good building things. Managing a currency and controlling inflation not so much. Turkey has the longest suspension bridge, largest airport and most arguably the worlds most popular drone(TB2) but most Turkish people live pretty modest lives.

    • @arielwent8205
      @arielwent8205 2 года назад

      That’s what am talking about

    • @rogerdodger8813
      @rogerdodger8813 2 года назад

      Testing will be done in the next major Earthquake in that region!

    • @shamil.khanv2
      @shamil.khanv2 2 года назад +1

      @@EatMyShortsAU interest rate is the cause of inflation, says our president. so? :D

  • @namenamename390
    @namenamename390 2 года назад +492

    It's kind of impossible to convey the true scale of this on video. To me, it looks like a regular ol' suspension bridge, as the design is pretty much the same, but enormous. Overlaying it over central London certainly helps to visualise the incredible scale of this bridge, but video can't convey it all. Truly insane engineering.

    • @SenyaLikesToSki
      @SenyaLikesToSki 2 года назад +5

      Was looking for a comment about this

    • @yaskstlamas5378
      @yaskstlamas5378 2 года назад +13

      it looks regular sized in real life too because there is not much around to compare sizes

    • @momon969
      @momon969 2 года назад +11

      The shot at 3:51 conveyed the scale for me. Not the surrounding landscape or even the passing freighters, but the tugboats surrounding the 'little' platform slightly right of the middle. Tugboats aren't that small, but they look absolutely tiny here.

  • @Sohampn
    @Sohampn 2 года назад +399

    an absolutely amazing engineering feat

  • @Runo1923
    @Runo1923 2 года назад +291

    The bridge also combines aesthetics and efficiency. Nice job 👍

    • @allftw2677
      @allftw2677 2 года назад +4

      @ТеIephone 🅥 didn't ask

    • @dnlgrmn7169
      @dnlgrmn7169 2 года назад +2

      @ТеIephone 🅥 nobody asked……

    • @DeanStephen
      @DeanStephen 2 года назад

      It does?

    • @lucasrem
      @lucasrem 2 года назад

      Allah, nice?
      Allah is ready for war, what is this BIM community understanding? MAD HERE!
      Istanbul is Allah skum, they need to defend the mad gods, Putin leaders are dirty skum, allahhhhhhh!!!!!!!

  • @Fizz-Pop
    @Fizz-Pop 2 года назад +125

    That bridge is enormous! Makes me wonder what the limit on suspension bridges is.

    • @lucasrem
      @lucasrem 2 года назад

      Allah is ready for war, what is this BIM community understanding? MAD HERE!
      Istanbul is Allah skum, they need to defend the mad gods, Putin leaders are dirty skum, allahhhhhhh!!!!!!!

  • @farhanalam2214
    @farhanalam2214 2 года назад +199

    Turkish and south Korean construction companies together built it, it is not mentioned here in the video. 80% of the construction was done by Turkish companies and some technical assistance was taken from South Korean construction companies.

  • @Mhs344
    @Mhs344 2 года назад +39

    As a student who lives in İstanbul, this bridge made my life way easier especially on holidays when I travel. Thanks everyone who contributed this bridge
    construction.

  • @dampaul13
    @dampaul13 2 года назад +103

    You forgot about New Zealand, its role in the Gallipoli campaign, and its importance for New Zealand as a young country.
    The history and importance of this battle for all three countries (Turkey, Australia, and New Zealand) is fascinating.
    Turkey celebrates the WW1 battle of the Dardanelles campaign on the 18th of March, when Turkish forces, led by Mustafa Kemal, stopped the Allied naval invasion of Istanbul.
    This battle made Mustafa Kemal a hero, leading him to become a revolutionary leader, the founding father of Turkey's modern-day and secular Republic, and its first President.
    Mustafa Kemal was later given the surname 'Atatürk' by the Turkish Parliament, meaning "Father of the Turks."
    Stopping the naval invasion necessitated a land invasion by the Allies, which occurred over a month later, on the 25th of April.
    This is the day that both Australia and NZ celebrate national days of importance, ANZAC Day, as remembering those who have fought in wars and as the 'coming of age' for both countries.
    There is a large memorial on the battlefield, featuring a beautiful quote from Atatürk, dedicated to those who lost their lives, reading:
    "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives...
    You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore, rest in peace.
    There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours...
    You the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears.
    Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace.
    After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well."
    Also of note is that Winston Churchill, the First Lord of the Admiralty at the time, was, at least in part, responsible for the terrible failure in tactics and leadership of the Gallipoli campaign. It could have/should have ended his career.

    • @lonelywolf1480
      @lonelywolf1480 2 года назад +17

      Well explained mate.
      And that naval victory date of 18th of March (03/18) is used to set the height of the bridge's towers.
      They are 318 meters in height.

    • @jacktaggart2489
      @jacktaggart2489 2 года назад +5

      Thank you, I'm not. Churchill was the big proponent for the invasion at Anzio during WW2 contrary to the counsel of all other military leaders. That unmitigated disaster cost 45,000 Allied casualties. Churchill simply 'windbagged' his way forth after that disaster, as well.

    • @wildone8397
      @wildone8397 2 года назад +5

      It's only because Australia provided the cranes. And New Zealand did not. That's the reason why he didn't mention New Zealand 🙂🇦🇺🇹🇷🇳🇿

    • @kutaygurlek
      @kutaygurlek 2 года назад +2

      I had goosebumps upon reading this, very well explained

    • @zaferdurusoy8073
      @zaferdurusoy8073 2 года назад +4

      Please, don't confuse secularism and laicism, they are too different! Türkiye isn't a secular republic, it is a laic republic. May be same concept, but they are too different application in fact; in secularism the state has a religion, but in laicism it doesn't connect to the any religion.

  • @TomTomdog
    @TomTomdog 2 года назад +53

    Congratulations Turkey brother country from S Korea
    We are a good team

    • @fatihelhan
      @fatihelhan 2 года назад

      ♥️

    • @marioglory8528
      @marioglory8528 2 года назад +1

      brother country xaaaxaxaa

    • @archie1554
      @archie1554 2 года назад

      We are not a brother country just because of 5000 poor Turkish souls have been sent to the Korean War, we don't have anything in common, other countries were involved in this war too with a larger number of troops, but I don't see the same occultism from Italians, French, Australians or Americans nobody talks about brothership, this myth is the result of pseudo patriotism in turkey, which has crossed the line of absurdity long time ago. Instead of talking about the military coup in the 60's by the hands of western anglophile imperialists we are talking about how "great" we were in Korea? Oh please

  • @LeftysLefty
    @LeftysLefty 2 года назад +39

    To me it's that fact that this huge and important Bridge is built to withstand earthquakes in a region that has some pretty big earthquakes is what is most impressive. Way to go Turkey!

  • @vitornader100
    @vitornader100 Год назад +23

    Man I love Turkey, Istanbul is such an amazing city.

  • @UltimateSwordsmen
    @UltimateSwordsmen 2 года назад +20

    I loved the significant meaning behind the bridge. Its not just an object, but a testament to unity!

  • @rl7012
    @rl7012 2 года назад +72

    Very impressive. Superb engineering and it looks amazing. So practical yet so beautiful. Well done Turkey and well done those who designed and built it.

  • @dumbbellenjoyer
    @dumbbellenjoyer 2 года назад +23

    Now imagine if we had thousands more of these great works of art helping connect us all together. What a sight that would be

  • @AJALEEL99
    @AJALEEL99 2 года назад +88

    An engineering marvel, a historic achievement for an economic boom Turkey built a beautiful bridge which bridges Europe and Asia. Bravo Turkey.

    • @andreatommasi3287
      @andreatommasi3287 2 года назад +11

      Economic boom? They're under crippling inflation destroying the economy but maybe I am missing something
      Engineering marvel though, I hope to visit one day

    • @emrefifty5281
      @emrefifty5281 2 года назад +3

      @@andreatommasi3287 he said for an economic boom. Turkey has so much potential but Inflation is a issue rn.

  • @MrInsdor
    @MrInsdor 2 года назад +38

    not just the current economic crisis of Turkey, but the fact that they finished early during a pandemic where movement of goods and people was so restricted is quite something

  • @Levo_D_Angelo
    @Levo_D_Angelo 2 года назад +24

    I live in a 30k populated small city. This Bridge is longer than our City from one end to the other, thats massive.

  • @moeliebich4655
    @moeliebich4655 2 года назад +52

    I was 2014 there the last time and we had to take a ship to cross the sea. Now, I have to visit Canakkale again - this place is magic, because so many souls leaved this world there, fighting for an independent Turkey which we know today. Many testaments and monuments are located there, its really worth a visit.

    • @mardbenzmura1446
      @mardbenzmura1446 2 года назад +2

      In 🇹🇷 for pity political reasons, this bridge was ridiculed. I swear to God 🇹🇷 politics is beyond toxic.

    • @metmela204
      @metmela204 Год назад

      @@mardbenzmura1446 çünkü
      1) insanların o köprüden geçmek için parası yok.
      2) o köprüden geçmek için parası olmayan insanlar, o köprü için para ödüyor.

    • @gokhanersumer2273
      @gokhanersumer2273 Год назад

      @@mardbenzmura1446 I have a bridge to sell to you for just 6 billion euro. You'll be in profit in about 250 years. Its a great offer I think. What do you say?

    • @mardbenzmura1446
      @mardbenzmura1446 Год назад

      @@gokhanersumer2273 the bridge's cost is around the 2 billion euros range in total along with its highway, and Turkiye will own the bridge in a decade or two at most.
      now, consider the ripple effect the bridge will have on the regional economy especially on tourism and trade. such a bridge will prolly finance itself in eight-year period, more or less.

    • @gokhanersumer2273
      @gokhanersumer2273 Год назад

      @@mardbenzmura1446 Sure, sure those 6.000 vehicles/day which use the bridge will make the economy skyrocketed. We pay the price of 45.000 vehicles/day but whatever. We shouldnt ask why we spend billions of euros for 6000 vehicles.

  • @coolmxx
    @coolmxx Год назад +3

    I’m proud of this Splendid Bridge ! Congrats 🇹🇷

  • @Trihannes
    @Trihannes 2 года назад +32

    Perfect timing. We (Technical University of Munich) are organizing a field trip for our civil engineering students to this bridge next week. We are all really looking forward to see it!

    • @akinoz
      @akinoz Год назад +3

      How was your trip?

    • @Trihannes
      @Trihannes Год назад +2

      @@akinoz it was amazing! Unfortunately we weren’t allowed to go up the pilons! Other than that it was truly amazing to see such kind of an engineering masterpiece in real life!

  • @luminos5133
    @luminos5133 2 года назад +20

    The 4,608-meter bridge was constructed by South Korean contractors SK ecoplant and DL E&C, who teamed up with Turkish contractors Yapi Merkezi and Limak. ........... Nikkei Asia

  • @Koldkavi
    @Koldkavi 2 года назад +159

    Always thought who would succeed the Japan's Akashi Kaikyo engineering feat. But after 24 years, here we are with this marvel. Thats why engineering is so fascinating!

    • @williamerazo3921
      @williamerazo3921 2 года назад +11

      Exactly. 24 years as top crown. That’s how big that bridge was and still is

    • @Triplecenturies
      @Triplecenturies 2 года назад +15

      While the 1915 Canakkale Bridge is a marvel indeed, I see no major advancement in engineering. Consider it took 24 years to exceed the Akaski Kaikyo Bridge's mainspan by 32 meters, that is just 1.6%. The Akashi exceeded the previous record holder, that being the Humber Bridge, by 581 meters, or just over 40%! Also consider that the two towers of a suspension bridge are integral in holding up the side spans. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge's three spans total 3,911 meters while the 1915 Canakkale Bridge's three spans are considerably shorter at 3,563 meters. The three span total of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is a 72% increase over the previous record holder, that of the Mackinac Bridge. The depth of the water at the tower foundations of the 1915 Canakkale Bridge are 37 & 45 meters, while the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge's are 67 & 70 meters. The Akashi Kaikyo has been tested via earthquake - having its mainspan lengthened by nearly a meter during the Great Hanshin Earthquake. The bridge was designed with a 1,990 meter span, but now has a 1,991 meter span. Also the Akashi Kaikyo has experienced typhoons with winds of 160 kph. The 1915 Canakkale Bridge will never see storms like a typhoon.

    • @archie4oz
      @archie4oz 2 года назад +2

      @@Triplecenturies And the Akashi Kaiykyo bridge still has additional (currently unused) capacity for rail.

    • @ge7sur3nka34
      @ge7sur3nka34 Год назад

      @@Triplecenturiesi am sure if japan were to rebuilt it they could lengthen the suspension span easily. Sadly there is no bike path yet, I need to ride ferry to awaji island for cycling there. Well considering the wind speed, a bike path would have to have some kind of barrier

  • @dvampofo
    @dvampofo 2 года назад +56

    The production of these videos keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work Fred and team.

  • @whattodo904
    @whattodo904 Год назад +3

    Its beautiful....Soo Massive...soo Constructive......its a need of modern world....Great Work Turkey...👏👏

  • @MhKara
    @MhKara Год назад +2

    Having crossed the bridge several times as a tour guide, it is always such a strong emotion seeing this peace of engineering wonder!

  • @raedwulf61
    @raedwulf61 2 года назад +28

    Fantastic! I hope to travel over it next time in Turkey.

  • @jacktaggart2489
    @jacktaggart2489 2 года назад +16

    Always exciting to see international cooperation on a project of so massive a scale. Large but elegant in design utilising the aerodynamic features for this windswept passage. Inspiring video! Thank you.

  • @jaykebird2go
    @jaykebird2go 2 года назад +42

    The two towers look so tall that by comparison, the height of the deck above the water looks small and not nearly high enough, even though 72 meters is like around the height of a 20-story building. It's hard to fathom how big this bridge is!

  • @3dheadcreeps87
    @3dheadcreeps87 2 года назад +15

    Can’t get enough of this channel. I wonder if they’ll make a vid on the LA regional connector which will give the city the longest running light rail in the world.

  • @FrankyZielmann
    @FrankyZielmann Год назад +10

    My farm is 1 KM from this bridge in a small village. It is a masterpiece and truly out of all proportions. Last weeks there were huge storms (Lodos) hitting the bridge with a lot of force. It is incredible how the cranes on top of of the pillars can stand out so much wind. The bridge itselve is not profitable yet ..... but that will hopefully change in the coming years.
    Thank you for the objective reporting.

    • @c3llkill3r
      @c3llkill3r Год назад +1

      It is amazing, but this summer we drove over it and the problem here is, it costs about 18 Euro to cross it..

    • @berku
      @berku Год назад

      @@c3llkill3r a small price to pay for salvation

  • @cengizsogutlu
    @cengizsogutlu 2 года назад +7

    Thanks for the video greetings from Turkey

  • @Atheneon
    @Atheneon 2 года назад +52

    Wow Congratulations Turkey 🇹🇷

    • @rock3tcatU233
      @rock3tcatU233 2 года назад +1

      It was designed and built by Koreans...

    • @ismettug5014
      @ismettug5014 2 года назад

      @@rock3tcatU233 don't spread lies, dummy

    • @thekraken1173
      @thekraken1173 2 года назад +12

      @@rock3tcatU233 It was built by Daelim, Limak and SK Yapı Merkezi. Only Daelim is Korean. Limak and SK Yapı Merkezi are Turkish.

    • @rock3tcatU233
      @rock3tcatU233 2 года назад

      @@thekraken1173 You also forgot to mention Pyunghwa Engineering Consultants (Korean).
      Plus SK Group is Korean.

    • @thekraken1173
      @thekraken1173 2 года назад

      @@rock3tcatU233 Yes you are right. SK is Korean I added it in front of Yapı Merkezi accidentally.

  •  2 года назад +81

    I was expecting the B1M channel to cover this topic for a long time. The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge is where I am from. Even though there are so many controversies regarding the bridge, I am proud that we have built such a feat of engineering.

    • @overdose8329
      @overdose8329 2 года назад

      What controversies are there?

    • @gokiberk
      @gokiberk 2 года назад +20

      ​@@overdose8329 Controversies are about the financial costs of the project. It's claimed that government over promises to company about the number of vehicles to be passing, which is 45K per day, and this will impose a burden on the state treasury. During the construction of this project, it was funded completely by the private sector. For 11 eleven years they will be running this business, not the state. If there are not enough vehicles passing, state will pay the difference.

    •  2 года назад +11

      @@gokiberk and currently, there are 2-3k vehicles passing bridge daily as its price is set to be 15 euros, way more than other convventional routes cost. Therofre, its not well appreciated by a great margin.

    • @nxx33
      @nxx33 2 года назад

      @ cok kötü olur ya hazineden karsilanirsa

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU 2 года назад +8

      @ 15 Euro is a lot but it can save time, fuel and money so could still be worth.

  • @marklawrence343
    @marklawrence343 2 года назад +11

    This is simply marvelous workmanship! I am very impressed by this awesome bridge construction. Mankind needs now to find a way to foster lasting PEACE. Mr. Mention!

  • @PatrickTrpeskiii
    @PatrickTrpeskiii 2 года назад +14

    Finally another TheB1M video 🙏🏼 What a big boi

  • @stevengalloway8052
    @stevengalloway8052 2 года назад +21

    Outstanding engineering feat! 👏 Thank you for this video! 👍

  • @francaisapprendre3719
    @francaisapprendre3719 2 года назад +15

    Greetings from Turkey and very thanks for the impressive video. There is also an anectod: 318 meter refers to 18. day of 3. month which is the Gallipoli Victory of 18 March 1915. 🇹🇷

    • @AC-ws9lj
      @AC-ws9lj 2 года назад

      Victory was later. March 18th was when it started.

  • @maintainedasillylens
    @maintainedasillylens 2 года назад +3

    Drove over this bridge today, amazing experience!

  • @WarTornPH
    @WarTornPH 2 года назад +21

    Turkey is killing it with these mega-projects recently

    • @RedRocketthefirst
      @RedRocketthefirst 2 года назад

      Well, they're killing themselves now.

    • @ramk2443
      @ramk2443 2 года назад +2

      So did his economy , he destroyed the currency to benefit his contractor friends

    • @Mechronastamuth
      @Mechronastamuth 2 года назад +4

      @@ramk2443 Olm bunları bir kendiniz yiyorsunuz, yapılan işler ortada. Bari yabancılara bu saçmalıkları yapıp rezil olmayın...

  • @cathoderay305
    @cathoderay305 2 года назад +7

    It was built because the concept represented a challenge to the intellect of man. Mankind needs these challenges to grow and learn and connect to other people. The benefits (prestige, commerce, intellectual growth) warranted the expense and the efforts involved. I'm glad it was done. Thanks to those who conceived it and those who labored to complete it.

  • @garethmarshall7724
    @garethmarshall7724 2 года назад +7

    Cracking video, Fred. Thanks, and what a great project!

  • @aahhhhhhh726
    @aahhhhhhh726 2 года назад +61

    I thought it's impossible to defeat that bridge in Japan, WOW

    • @shinychris0400
      @shinychris0400 2 года назад

      Oh, which bridge in Japan?

    • @edata5898
      @edata5898 2 года назад +12

      @@shinychris0400 Akashi Kaikyo Suspension bridge which was the previous record holder for a suspension bridge.

    • @njnikusha
      @njnikusha 2 года назад +6

      Id take Japanese engineering any day

    • @Torrenting-Legally
      @Torrenting-Legally 2 года назад +8

      @@njnikusha this was designed by Danish and Koreans, so I wouldn't think quality is worse than Japanese bridge.

    • @sluchy7962
      @sluchy7962 2 года назад +14

      @@Torrenting-Legally It was partnered with Turkish companies that also made the bridge Limak and Yapi Merkezi, not only Koreans and Danish

  • @Hollandstation
    @Hollandstation 2 года назад +65

    As a Dutch person that loves making videos about infrastructure, I really wished there was such a bridge in the Netherlands!

    • @eps200
      @eps200 2 года назад +4

      Should have expected to see you here.
      Also as if the Dutch could resist just bringing the land closer together. :p

    • @constantinosbou
      @constantinosbou 2 года назад +1

      @@eps200 haha yes!

    • @divinejusticefeelsgood
      @divinejusticefeelsgood 2 года назад +4

      That would be from.one end of Holland to the other end i guess.

    • @RedRocketthefirst
      @RedRocketthefirst 2 года назад

      @@divinejusticefeelsgood Uhhhh... No? And it the Netherlands.

    • @yuzeymaokanime583
      @yuzeymaokanime583 2 года назад

      Miss een brug van den helder naar texel?

  • @akifcomoglu1859
    @akifcomoglu1859 2 года назад +4

    l crossed this bridge on the way back from vacation. I had a hard time keeping my car on the road before the bridge. Canakkale is usually very windy. I entered the bridge with a strong wind warning. thanks to the panels on the bridge sides, I hardly felt any wind along the bridge. they did a great job. .

  • @troyano6548
    @troyano6548 2 года назад +14

    This is an awesome engineering feat !!

  • @allinengineering8168
    @allinengineering8168 2 года назад +7

    I worked on this project. It was a good experience to work on such a mega construction project after my graduation at a young age.

    • @krashdown5814
      @krashdown5814 2 года назад +2

      A wonderful start for your career, be proud, but be thankful young man, for I am in my twilight years and regret not seeing the rest of our planet.

    • @allinengineering8168
      @allinengineering8168 2 года назад

      @@krashdown5814 Thanks

  • @NeathenAlero
    @NeathenAlero 2 года назад +1

    _FRED ALWAYS HIDES A _*_POSITIVE AND INCLUSIVE MESSAGE_*_ IN HIS VIDEOS. I LOVE IT. HE IS A GREAT SOUL._ ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @jorgejavier1257
    @jorgejavier1257 2 года назад +22

    It's amazing to see how bridges has been expanding their span! i still remember the Akashi Kaikyo to be the longest, now, we have a new impressive feat!

  • @francisdebriey3609
    @francisdebriey3609 3 месяца назад

    Brilliant documentary that mixes engineering with history! Please continue

  • @pjacobsen1000
    @pjacobsen1000 2 года назад +408

    I hope the Korean financiers, the Australian crane company, the Danish engineers, and the Turkish construction crews had a great feast to celebrate the completion, with Döner Kebab, shrimps on the barbie, Bibimbap and Danish pastry.

    • @zulactic6456
      @zulactic6456 2 года назад +4

      Yes hahah!

    • @bodhisativaa
      @bodhisativaa 2 года назад +11

      We don't say shrimp on the barbie the fk... we call them prawns

    • @mikehawk8526
      @mikehawk8526 2 года назад +4

      @@bodhisativaa the struggle is real, no matter the countless Aussies who correct this misunderstanding in any and all conversation with ppl from abroad, it just never dies.

    • @Fred_the_1996
      @Fred_the_1996 2 года назад +3

      No one says shrimp on the barbie..... they're grilled prawns

    • @pjacobsen1000
      @pjacobsen1000 2 года назад

      @@Fred_the_1996 XC = cross country. Pretty nice. Do you do overnighters or even multi-day trips?

  • @diegofernb
    @diegofernb 2 года назад +1

    Love that you went deep into the technicalities.

  • @randoir1863
    @randoir1863 2 года назад +113

    I've been waiting for this video to drop and it didn't disappoint! It could be truly amazing if more world powers could collaborate on super projects such as this . If the best minds came together, I'm sure asteroid mining in space could happen alot faster! Now there's a dream project !!!!

    • @pjacobsen1000
      @pjacobsen1000 2 года назад +3

      So Disappoint Panda is, for once, not disappointed. That's an achievement in itself.

    • @planetdisco4821
      @planetdisco4821 2 года назад

      And a space elevator…

    • @rext8949
      @rext8949 2 года назад

      Can't wait to pollute the heavenly bodies after finishing with earth.

  • @yidy1
    @yidy1 2 года назад +1

    Final message is beautiful. Bravo!

  • @MrNommerz
    @MrNommerz 2 года назад +3

    Those shots from the ends of the bridge I think give the best idea of its scale. You can barely even see the end of the bridge from the other side.

  • @jiamiekori6575
    @jiamiekori6575 2 года назад +3

    Fantastic way to conclude the video on how much we can archive working together!

  • @captaincusto5857
    @captaincusto5857 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful in every aspect:art,collaboration, construction.
    Amazing. Just amazing.
    Another bridge that unifies the continents, countries and thus PEOPLE....

  • @turgutgonencevolutions1143
    @turgutgonencevolutions1143 2 года назад +6

    We are proud of this bridge.🇹🇷🇹🇷💪

    • @krashdown5814
      @krashdown5814 2 года назад +2

      And so you should be, Australian cranes for supporting construction are symbolic of the gap finally closing, and the tragedy at Gallipoli a distant memory. Lest We Forget. . . . . I grew up in Auburn, Western Sydney, an easy walk to the Gallipoli Mosque on Anzac Day, our Turkish diaspora are a loving, welcoming part of a suburb where 171 different languages are spoken, on one side of our home were Greeks, I would listen to Era sing every Saturday morning as she washed down their concrete driveway, yard and paths irrespective of water restrictions 😑 , the other side our Turkish neighbours Fatima, Mehmed ( RIP ) Suleiman and Serayah.😍

    • @Sam-hq1to
      @Sam-hq1to 2 года назад +1

      @@krashdown5814 Fatma* Mehmet*

    • @krashdown5814
      @krashdown5814 2 года назад

      @@Sam-hq1to I use to bring in their mail when they went on holidays, and you correct me when you have a dozen different spellings that sound like the name of your prophet.

  • @whattodo904
    @whattodo904 Год назад +2

    Its beautiful Turkey.. .lots of love from India
    ...

  • @RowanMackenzie
    @RowanMackenzie 2 года назад +5

    Fantastic video, really enjoyed the symbolism of the bridge

  • @yaygara
    @yaygara 2 года назад +2

    It was breathtaking to drive through this bridge. It is like you don't want this to finish.

  • @H1kari_1
    @H1kari_1 2 года назад +20

    Building a giant bridge using the pinnacle of technology and international collaboration is the most positive symbolic thing humanity can do I think.

  • @warrenwilson4818
    @warrenwilson4818 2 года назад +7

    I am a huge fan of construction objects around the world. I'm 78 but I hope I live long enough to see a bridge across the Strait of Messina. Anyhow, this project was all new to me. Has the U.S. news media (and/or government) boycotted this project because of political considerations? Thank a lot. St. Joseph, MO, USA May 20, 2022.

    • @zapirzipir8649
      @zapirzipir8649 2 года назад

      wish you health and see those contructions one day.

  • @alexhndr
    @alexhndr 2 года назад +34

    The Japanese held that particular record for a long time
    And then Turkey just come and say: *"Hold our Strait"*

  • @beautifulflorida
    @beautifulflorida Год назад +1

    Beautiful bridge and sunset! Great video! Thank you very much for sharing!

  • @rafiqulrafiq4872
    @rafiqulrafiq4872 2 года назад +9

    Its literally fascinating, love Turkey 🇹🇷

  • @DB-ub3wx
    @DB-ub3wx 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for getting me through this wet & dull day

  • @buytheredcar
    @buytheredcar 2 года назад +4

    Many years ago, we took a ferry to the Black Sea, the existing bridges looked huge. i cant imagine how this looks!

    • @mostluxury5075
      @mostluxury5075 2 года назад

      Amazing Megaproject and construction videos on my channel

  • @akomss
    @akomss 2 года назад +2

    Hakkımızda güzel şeylerden bahsettiğiniz için teşekkürler 🇹🇷

  • @davetv4705
    @davetv4705 2 года назад +5

    What an engineering marvel! I hope it improves Turkey's economy. Nice presentation, B1M Team!

  • @redpillras3456
    @redpillras3456 2 года назад

    This is by far my favourite channel on RUclips

  • @londondestruction5730
    @londondestruction5730 2 года назад +7

    Tremendous video - very informative. I didnt think that the tallest ship could get under it though...

  • @danielmarshall4587
    @danielmarshall4587 2 года назад +1

    OUTSTANDING, and many thanks for this video.

  • @Dr23rippa
    @Dr23rippa 2 года назад +4

    Never did this ever touch sky news or BBC news or any media to my knowledge. Its not the only project out of Turkey that deserves big credit and exposure. They built this during the Pandemic on time! Or ahead of schedule, in an earthquake prone zone crazy! I'm addition to this they also got stung with a crippled lira....

    • @direnius
      @direnius 2 года назад +7

      That's usually the case with news out of Turkey. Turkey is an outcast in this world. It's neither Western enough, nor Islamic enough, nor Asian enough. It's not rich enough to be in the richest of the richest club, not poor enough to be categorized in the underdeveloped world. So it's usually overlooked when something happens. It always amazes me.

    • @emreakaln8202
      @emreakaln8202 2 года назад +3

      @@direnius Since the current government has been in power for nearly 20 years, it is very sad that the world unfortunately recognizes our country as an Islamic country, we were a country that made reforms before the current government and took important steps towards westernization. Moreover, there are people who do not know this when I say that our country is a secular country, because of long-term mismanagement.

    • @ieltson-air
      @ieltson-air 2 года назад

      Cos Western Media is very Anti Turkey unfortunately. They will never show good things about Turkey.

  • @kaan.
    @kaan. Год назад +2

    I am a Turkish resident, when my family visited Gökçeada (an island located in Çanakkale Province), we used the bridge to go from the asian side to the european side! It was a cool experience, floating above the water and looking between the 2 continents just between and admired.

  • @carsten9168
    @carsten9168 2 года назад +56

    Congratulations Turkey on Cannakale ! Amazing feat of bridge engineering. We always think of China building the biggest but for once that narrative has been shattered due to global co-operation.

    • @neoning2222
      @neoning2222 2 года назад

      China got 3 in the top 5 suspension bridges

    • @가엽-l5r
      @가엽-l5r 2 года назад +1

      Actually a Chinese company did participate in this project. It's Sichuan Road Bridge Group.

    • @archie1554
      @archie1554 2 года назад

      With other words the world has to team up to compete with China 😂

    • @wallacekatini3424
      @wallacekatini3424 9 месяцев назад

      😂😂 ever heard that World's longest suspension bridge is under construction in china?
      Google is your friend 😂😂so relax, and the one under construction in china is over 300 metres longer than this.(2,300 metres)😂

  • @katherandefy
    @katherandefy 2 года назад +2

    Impressive in many ways

  • @NAGUMUKHA
    @NAGUMUKHA 2 года назад +7

    Unbelievable achievement... It's inspiring world

  • @cynadie_6667
    @cynadie_6667 2 года назад

    A project finishing ahead of schedule is the biggest suprises for me.

  • @yigitcangur6471
    @yigitcangur6471 Год назад +4

    Turkish Justice And Development Party's masterpiece

  • @abel_seti
    @abel_seti 2 года назад +7

    Engineering at its Best. A revolution for bridge construction.

    • @teddybean2
      @teddybean2 2 года назад +1

      no its not... why is it revolution?? its just a suspension bridge... a big one, but still a normal cable steel and concreet bridge...

  • @vitalz91
    @vitalz91 2 года назад +1

    The ending just made me cryyy! Wise words

  • @aaronburratwood.6957
    @aaronburratwood.6957 2 года назад +3

    From the headline alone I have to say, that’s one amazing bird.

  • @ahotdj07
    @ahotdj07 2 года назад +1

    A beautiful bridge. Amazing architecture.

  • @Crispy_Cheese88
    @Crispy_Cheese88 2 года назад +8

    The enormously build makes the gap doesn't feel like 2km long between tower😯

  • @mathewwright4129
    @mathewwright4129 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful way to end the video.

  • @yonotaryono4928
    @yonotaryono4928 2 года назад +8

    Amazing........ We love it.

  • @Sundance1987
    @Sundance1987 2 года назад +2

    Remarkable engineering! Bravo!

  • @eazaellx7453
    @eazaellx7453 Год назад +6

    Great video ! Very interesting and well explained ! I love Türkiye ❤️

  • @henningbartels6245
    @henningbartels6245 2 года назад +1

    great imagery!