The February Ethical Dilemma: Can a Proposal Be Too Detailed?
A village board made known its interest in receiving what it called “proposals” in connection to a contemplated water project, with an estimated construction cost of $500,000, to be financed in part with funds under a federal-aid program.
February 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Will you LOVE your score on this month's quiz? Here's the February 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Knights or Knaves?
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.
Smart Traffic Lights
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.
The Minnesota I-35W Bridge Collapse
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.
The January Ethical Dilemma: Referring Work to a Former Firm
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.