Riddle Me This: The Tipping Truck
A dump truck loaded with gravel is driving up a hill. As it climbs, the driver slowly raises the bed to dump the load out the back. But instead of losing the gravel, the truck tips backward. Why?
The Ocean Ranger Sinking
Ocean Ranger sinking: A catastrophic case study in offshore platform design and severe weather conditions. Analyze the investigation.
The November Ethical Dilemma: Joint Venture
Ethics in engineering: A case study on joint ventures, municipal engineering, and conflicts of interest. What do you think? Discuss now!
November 2025 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Don't Be a Turkey! Avoid the embarrassment of a low score. Take the quiz and prove your engineering prowess.
Riddle Me This: The Boiling Water Mystery
You put a sealed pot of water on a hot stove. After a while, you hear no bubbling, and when you open the lid, the water is still not boiling—but it’s 105°C. How?
The Construction of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of California. Initially designed by engineer Joseph Baermann Strauss in 1917, the Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco and Marin County and spans the Golden Gate Strait, which separates San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean ...
The Hartford Center Collapse
Hartford Civic Center collapse: A case study in structural design failure & the risks of innovative techniques. Examine the investigation.
The October Ethical Dilemma: Town Engineer
Engineers: Can objectivity be maintained? Analyze this ethics case study on potential conflicts for town engineers. Join the debate!
October 2025 Pop Quiz for Engineers
A Spooky Challenge for Engineers! Dare to face the fright of this month's quiz. Prove your engineering might and scare away the competition.
Riddle Me This: The Sinking Ship Paradox
A cargo ship loaded with iron is floating in a harbor. A crane lifts the iron out of the ship and places it into the water beside it. Does the water level rise, fall, or stay the same?