An Engineer's Perspective on the Texas Floods
A few of my thoughts about the recent tragedy in central Texas.
I don't have any good answers to any of this, but I think it's worth discussing nonetheless. My heart goes out to the victims and their families who were affected by this flood.
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SPECIAL THANKS
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Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.
Video by Grady Hillhouse
Edited by Wesley Crump
Produced by Ralph Crewe
Graphics by Nebula Studios
MUSIC CREDITS
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Magnified XY from Epidemic Sound
Addicted To Me from Epidemic Sound
City Phases from Epidemic Sound
Building Blocks from Epidemic Sound
Drone of Melancholy from Epidemic Sound
I don't have any good answers to any of this, but I think it's worth discussing nonetheless. My heart goes out to the victims and their families who were affected by this flood.
Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-an-engineers-perspective-on-the-texas-floods
Signed copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/
Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is 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.engineering
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HillhouseGrady
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalengineering
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineering
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGrady
Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering
SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
____________________________________
Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tv
DISCLAIMER
____________________________________
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
____________________________________
Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.
Video by Grady Hillhouse
Edited by Wesley Crump
Produced by Ralph Crewe
Graphics by Nebula Studios
MUSIC CREDITS
____________________________________
Magnified XY from Epidemic Sound
Addicted To Me from Epidemic Sound
City Phases from Epidemic Sound
Building Blocks from Epidemic Sound
Drone of Melancholy from Epidemic Sound
Practical Engineering
Grady Hillhouse is a professional civil engineer and hobbyist everything else in San Antonio, Texas.
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