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- Ep 135 Mini Failure 49 ArtemisWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the Artemis Project. It’s not really about a failure, but as our last mini failure before our hiatus, we wanted to talk about an engineering project we thought was interesting. The artemis project is aiming to put people back on the moon.Original Air Date: August 20, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_programWays to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca25 min
- Ep 134 Titan SubmersibleWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the Titan Submersible. A relatively small carbon fibre vessel that imploded on its way to the Titanic.Original Air Date: August 6, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_(submersible)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_submersible_implosionWays to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca16 min
- Ep 133 Mini Failure 47 1955 Le Mans CrashWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the 1955 LeMans Crash. It was the most catastrophic crash in motorsport history, which led to Mercedes-Benz to withdraw from motor racing until 1989.Original Air Date: July 23, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955_Le_Mans_disasterhttps://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/le-mans-1955-disasterWays to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca18 min
- Ep 132 Mini Failure 46 Vasa ShipWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the Vasa Ship which sank 1.3km into its maiden voyage.Original Air Date: July 9, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasa_(ship)Ways to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca18 min
- Ep 131 Mini Failure 45 Therac-25We’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the Therac-25. A radiation therapy machine that was supposed to help people causes radiation overdoses at least 100x the limit.Original Air Date: June 25, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therac-25Ways to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca10 min
- Ep 130 Mini Failure 44 Bay Bridge Hydrogen Embrittlement FailureWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the hydrogen embrittlement failure of the Bay Bridge between San Francisco and Oakland. Almost 100 rods were at risk of failure, after a construction delay and lack of protection subjected the rods to standing water and weakened them to the point that a third failed.Original Air Date: June 11, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco%E2%80%93Oakland_Bay_Bridgehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerba_Buena_Tunnelhttps://www.corrosionpedia.com/a-failure-analysis-of-hydrogen-embrittlement-in-bridge-fasteners/2/6877https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_embrittlementhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosco_Busan_oil_spillhttps://www.structuremag.org/?p=11041Ways to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca18 min
- Ep 129 Mini Failure 43 Cheesegrater - Hydrogen EmbrittlementWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the hydrogen embrittlement failure at the Cheesegrater building in London, UK. 3,000 very large bolts making up the exoskeleton of the cheesegrater were significantly weakened by the introduction of hydrogen during manufacturing.Original Air Date: May 28, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/122_Leadenhall_Streethttps://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/what-is-hydrogen-embrittlement#:~:text=Hydrogen%20Embrittlement%20occurs%20when%20metals,the%20microstructure%20of%20the%20material.https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jan/14/cheesegrater-leadenhall-building-bolt-city-london#:~:text=Tests%20conducted%20by%20the%20contractor,to%20suffer%20from%20technical%20problems.https://constructionmanagement.co.uk/all-you-ne2ed-know-ab4out-chee5segrater-bolts/Ways to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca14 min
- Ep 128 Mini Failure 42 MF 42 Alexander Kielland FlotelWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about Alexander Kielland Flotel. In 1980 the floating hotel (flotel) capsized, killing 123 people on board. This led to enhanced safety regulations for the deployment of lifeboats from platforms and vessels.Original Air Date: May 14, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://www.lifeinnorway.net/alexander-l-kielland-disaster/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_L._Kielland_(platform)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding_defect#Lamellar_tearingWays to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca9 min
- Ep 127 Mini Failure 41 Eigiau and Coedty Dam FailuresWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the Eigiau and Coedty Dam Failures. A pause in construction led to a catastrophic dam failure and a wall of water into the town downstream.Original Air Date: April 30, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coedty_Reservoirhttps://www.theregister.com/2021/06/11/the_eigiau_dam_disaster/Ways to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca9 min
- Ep 126 Mini Failure 40 DeLoreanWe’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.This week’s Mini Failure is about the DMC DeLorean. A car that would have likely been forgotten if Marty McFly and Doc Brown didn’t turn it into a time machine for Back To The Future. Ahead of its time in looks, but well behind its time in reliability, sales, and a marketing plan.Original Air Date: April 16, 2023Episode Sourceshttps://www.theverge.com/2022/5/30/23147339/delorean-alpha-5-first-look-gull-winged-ev-revivalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMC_DeLoreanhttps://www.hotcars.com/why-dmc-delorean-project-flopped/https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/30/23147339/delorean-alpha-5-first-look-gull-winged-ev-revivalWays to get in touch with usEmail - [email protected]Website - www.failurology.ca23 min
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