Our new Extraordinary Engineering video series takes a look at a host of awe-inspiring monster machines and feats of modern engineering from around the world.

The episode above shares some fascinating facts about the SLJ900/32 Segmental Bridge Launching Machine.

Created by Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co, this colossal 580-ton machine is used to construct bridges in China, extending itself between pillars and placing beams along the way.

Future episodes in this series will examine a robotic lifeguard called E.M.I.L.Y as well as the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft.