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13November 2023

November 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers

By |November 13th, 2023|Categories: Engineering Fun, Pop Quiz for Engineers|0 Comments

Nothing makes a person look smarter than wearing a PILGRIM'S HAT. Will your score be high enough to remove the hat? Here's the November 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?

6November 2023

The Rise and Fall of the Airbus A380: A Lesson for Professional Engineers

By |November 6th, 2023|Categories: Tuesday Tidbits|3 Comments

The A380 was designed to be a game-changer in the aviation industry. Boasting a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet configuration, it had a typical seating capacity of 555 passengers in a three-class configuration and could transport over 800 passengers in a denser configuration. The goal? Address the problem of congested airports and airspace by carrying more passengers per flight.

26October 2023

Lessons Learned: The 1999 Aggie Bonfire Collapse

By |October 26th, 2023|Categories: Friday Famous Failures|3 Comments

The Aggie Bonfire was more than a mere bonfire; it was a towering structure of log stacks reaching nearly sixty feet high, an emblem of Aggie spirit and camaraderie. The collapse, which occurred during construction, was a shocking tragedy that deeply affected the University and the broader community.

16October 2023

The October Ethical Dilemma: Gift-Sharing of a Hotel Suite

By |October 16th, 2023|Categories: Ethical Dilemma|2 Comments

Engineer Bob is director of engineering with a large governmental agency that uses many engineering consultants. Engineer Alan is a principal in a large engineering firm that performs services for that agency.

9October 2023

October 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers

By |October 9th, 2023|Categories: Engineering Fun, Pop Quiz for Engineers|0 Comments

Will your score on this month's quiz be high enough to allow you to remove your MASK? Or, will a low score keep you DISGUISED? Here's the October 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?