The role of engineers in a series of atomic projects, including Calder Hall, Dounreay, and the new series of stations being built for the Electricity Authority are featured. The need for new techniques in building skill, using a greater degree of precision than ever before, and new materials capable of standing up to intense strain and powerful radiation is emphasised. No other credits available.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003308
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Building
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Engineers
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Nuclear industry
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Engineers
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Nuclear power plants - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Engineering
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear energy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)