The Citicorp Building
In 1977, the Citicorp Center in New York City (NYC) was completed. It was distinctive and remarkable because it was built...
The December Ethical Dilemma: Getting Political
Engineer Margaret, a prominent professional engineer in her community, decides to run for a political office in Smith County and uses as her slogan the following: “Engineer Margaret: Engineering A Better Smith County.”
December 2022 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Get in the HOLIDAY SPIRIT and score high on this month's quiz. Here's the December 2022 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Weighing Fake Coins
What is the fewest number of weighings you have to make to find the counterfeit coins? Riddle me this ...
The Channel Tunnel
The Channel Tunnel (known as Tunnel sous la Manche in France) — "The Chunnel" — is a 50.46km (31.35 mi) railway tunnel that connects Folkestone (Kent, England, UK) with Coquelles (Hauts-de-France, France) beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.
The Challenger Disaster
Launched on January 28th, 1986, the 10th mission of the space shuttle Challenger was very much in the public eye. The crew included...