A 1-ton truck must cross a bridge that can hold no more than 1 ton. The truck is empty but barely weighs 1 ton. As it’s halfway across the bridge, a bird weighing 20 grams lands on it. Will the bridge collapse?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa has experienced many phases of construction and attempted remedies throughout its history. Its construction began in 1173 AD, and by the end of this initial phase, a tilt was already noticeable ...
Engineers: Learn crucial safety lessons from the Piper Alpha tragedy, a landmark offshore disaster. Explore the key findings.
Engineers: Is it within your scope of practice? Analyze this ethics case study on document signing after a role change. Join the discussion!
A Father's Day Tribute, Engineered! Show Dad you're the future of engineering by acing this month's quiz. Take the challenge and make him proud.
While the Ancient Greeks are often lauded for their contributions to many fields such as poetry, philosophy, and mathematics (to name a few), the incredible engineering feats of the Ancient Romans were instrumental in their infrastructural and organizational efforts, and these ingenuities are employed by engineers even today ...
Five construction workers—Alex, Ben, Clara, Dan, and Eva—are tasked with working in five different zones, numbered 1 to 5, at a site. Each worker is assigned to one unique zone, and their assignments follow these rules.
Willow Island Cooling Tower collapse: A tragic case study in construction failure & its devastating impact. Analyze the investigation.
Fair competition or unethical practice? Engineers, explore this case study on soliciting work from former clients. Weigh in!
Make Mom proud! Ace this month's quiz and give your mother the best gift: your success. Take the challenge and show her what you're made of.
