Deciphering the engineering evidence around the A380 wing cracks
Professor Brian G Falzon and Dr Sonya Brown offer their view on the evolving Airbus A380 wing cracks story.
Tag: aerospace engineering
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Meet four of the engineers taking Australia to space
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Spacesuits that help astronauts feel comfortable in their skin
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Freezing temperatures, zero-gravity and intense isolation: this engineer is ready to become the first Australian woman in space
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