What if there was a structural engineering reality show?

I am learning new words at the day job: eigenfrequency, eigenmode, and eigen response. Or trying to, because these have to do with vibrations and linear algebra.  Vibrations, I can understand. Linear algebra, not so much. 

Structural engineering. So exciting. Mmm hmm.

Actually, I was chatting with the hubby during lunch, and we were discussing a potential reality show, maybe entitled, "Breaking Bridge," or better, "Erection America" (attention-getting title, yes?)  featuring the trials and tribulations of a structural engineering company. You could have these engineers go onsite to inspect construction, or dive under water to analyze structures, and there are those problems that inevitably come up when some contractor or other has a problem with the design or vice versa.

And of course there are such dramatic events as an engineer inspecting a bridge that needs repair, only to report back to the local city council that it’s in danger of collapsing and has to be closed NOW (cue dire near-death music, interview with city council members on how they had no idea, and how scary it is that citizens were THAT close to DEATH).

Suspense is added when environmentalists threaten protests because the river has salmon spawing in it, and disgruntled commuters complain about the increased traffic, so heroic engineers have build everything FAST in a small window of time so as not to further endanger this species, while trying to make the bridge as safe as possible for the disgruntled commuters.

And then a new bridge is built, with a separate pedestrian/bicycle bridge.  There would be interviews with local citizens who say they absolutely love the new bridge. Show children bicycling happily across the new bicycle/pedestrian bridge, pedestrians pointing out the happy salmon spawning below, with parade of cars honking cheerfully in the Grand Opening Parade over the new bridge. (Cue relieved and happy citizen music.)

It would so work.

It could go on the same network as “Ice Road Truckers,” “Axe Men,” and “American Restoration.”  I think that’s the History channel.

Right?  Right?