The $15 Billion Swiss Tunnel That Broke Every Engineering Rule
What if someone told you Switzerland carved a 35-mile tunnel through solid Alpine rock using machines that weigh more than the Eiffel Tower? Tyler Cooper breaks down the engineering madness behind the Gotthard Base Tunnel, where Swiss engineers basically said "hold my fondue" and redefined what's possible underground. This isn't just about drilling through mountains. It's about how a small country spent 17 years and $15 billion to build something that changed global trade routes forever. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • How 3,000-ton boring machines longer than four football fields chewed through the…
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