Posts Tagged: Doug Perovic
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,…
Seven members of the U of T Engineering community will be honoured by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) with Ontario Professional Engineers Awards at a gala on November 12. In June 2011, it…
In a series of recent reports, Professor Doug Perovic (MSE), discusses possible explanations for recent “glass bombs” that have left pedestrians in the city of Toronto scrambling for cover. The U of T engineer said it will take at least…
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)…
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, 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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