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6November 2023

The Rise and Fall of the Airbus A380: A Lesson for Professional Engineers

November 6th, 2023|Categories: Tuesday Tidbits|6 Comments

The A380 was designed to be a game-changer in the aviation industry. Boasting a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet configuration, it had a typical seating capacity of 555 passengers in a three-class configuration and could transport over 800 passengers in a denser configuration. The goal? Address the problem of congested airports and airspace by carrying more passengers per flight.

2October 2023

Releasing Radioactive Water from Fukushima: An Engineering Perspective

October 2nd, 2023|Categories: Tuesday Tidbits|2 Comments

In 2023, Japan made the monumental move to begin releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster into the ocean. The decision was mired in controversy, met with both support and opposition from international bodies, neighboring countries, and environmental groups.

1September 2023

Riddle Me This: Truth Or Lie?

September 1st, 2023|Categories: Engineering Fun, Tuesday Tidbits|6 Comments

Hugh was born in and lives in Chicago. He loves his city and is a true-blue Chicagoan. The other day he told a visitor to his beloved city, with a serious tone, to be careful when talking to other people in the city because “all Chicagoans are liars.”

1September 2023

Augmented Reality in Engineering

September 1st, 2023|Categories: Tuesday Tidbits|0 Comments

As technology continues to advance, engineers are constantly looking for new ways to improve processes and enhance their work. One technology that has gained significant attention in recent years is Augmented Reality (AR). AR is a technology that allows users to overlay digital content onto the physical world.

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