The Oppau Fertilizer Plant Explosion: When a “Stable” Product Became an Explosive Hazard
Explore the engineering failures behind the Oppau fertilizer plant explosion and the process-safety lessons involving ammonium nitrate and management of change.
The October Ethical Dilemma: Solicitation of Clients During Termination Period
Was it ethical for Engineer Alan to notify clients of Engineer Brent that Engineer Alan was planning to start a firm and would appreciate being considered for future work while still in the employ of Engineer Brent?
October 2026 Pop Quiz for Engineers
A Spooky Challenge for Engineers! Dare to face the fright of this month’s Pop Quiz for Engineers. Prove your engineering might and scare away the competition.
How Drones Are Transforming Engineering Projects
Learn how drones in engineering projects improve surveying, construction monitoring, infrastructure inspections, safety, mapping, and data collection.
Riddle Me This: Lost in Jupiter Time
What time is it on Jupiter? Find out in this edition of Riddle Me This.
The Northridge Meadows Apartment Collapse: When the First Story Became the Failure Plane
Explore the engineering failures behind the Northridge Meadows apartment collapse and the seismic lessons involving soft-story buildings and load paths.