Posts Tagged: Doug Perovic

Engineering Professor Analyzes Titanic’s Structural Failures

Before the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean 100 years ago, the ship was deemed “unsinkable.” In a recent CTV News report, Professor Doug Perovic (MSE) explained how several design flaws led to the Titanic’s demise. “Essentially,…

Forensic Engineering: Analyzing Failure in Order to Improve Safety

There is tremendous potential in forensic engineering to celebrate engineering contributions to public safety and welfare. Professor Doug Perovic (MSE) is also an independent forensic engineering consultant. He conducts forensic engineering seminars through the Advanced Design and Manufacturing Institute (ADMI)…

The Potential of Nanotechnology

As the semiconductors that power the chips and lasers responsible for computing information shrink down to the nano-scale, they produce higher levels of electrical resistance and capacitance that ultimately slow performance. In recent years a research team, led by University…

Canadian Importers Purchasing Toxic Jewellery from China

Canadian importers, particularly those of children’s toys and imitation jewellery, should be extra-vigilant when purchasing from China. Lured by China’s intensely fragmented manufacturing sector, where thousands of small operators outbid each other with low per-unit costs, Canadian companies have been faced with recalls when…
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