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6February 2023

Riddle Me This: Knights or Knaves?

By |February 6th, 2023|Categories: Engineering Fun, Tuesday Tidbits|2 Comments

John was visiting an island where all the inhabitants are either Knights—always tell the truth, or Knaves—always lie. John meets three of the inhabitants. A woman named Jackie, and two men named Ben and Don. He asked Jackie “Are you a Knight?” She replied under her breath so he couldn’t hear her.

6February 2023

Smart Traffic Lights

By |February 6th, 2023|Categories: Tuesday Tidbits|2 Comments

Smart traffic lights are internet-connected vehicle traffic control systems capable of adapting traffic light activity based on information from sensors, edge devices, and video systems. They create a more intelligent traffic management system that reduces congestion and travel times, improves safety, and reduces carbon emissions.

26January 2023

The Minnesota I-35W Bridge Collapse

By |January 26th, 2023|Categories: Friday Famous Failures|12 Comments

The I-35W Bridge was designed by the engineering firm Sverdrup & Parcel, with the blueprints receiving final certification in 1965. The structure complied with the 1961 standards of the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) and the 1964 standards of the Minnesota Highway Department.

16January 2023

The January Ethical Dilemma: Referring Work to a Former Firm

By |January 16th, 2023|Categories: Ethical Dilemma|24 Comments

Engineer Albert, principal in ABC Engineers, P.A., retires and sells his stock to ABC. He takes a 25% down payment with the remaining balance to be paid over a period of five years. After retirement, he offers his services to various clients as an advisory consultant—one who is not involved in design or planning, but rather assists them in decision-making.

30December 2022

5 Ways Engineers Are Protected by Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance

By |December 30th, 2022|Categories: Tuesday Tidbits|1 Comment

The primary coverage provided under an E&O policy is liability arising from mistakes made in the professional services that you offer. This can be a small dispute with a contractor or a big mistake that results in millions of dollars of damages.