August 2024 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Beat the summer heat with a good score on August’s engineering pop quiz. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Water Buckets
You have a 5-gallon bucket, a 3-gallon bucket, and a water faucet. How can you accurately put four gallons of water into the 5-gallon bucket?
Understanding Construction Contracts
A construction contract is a legally binding contract between an owner and a builder that defines compensation and how that compensation will be distributed during or after the completion of a ...
The Explosion of the SS Sultana
The SS Sultana was an impressive steamboat that ran regular trips up and down the Mississippi River during the Civil War. Then, in the wake of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the SS Sultana ...
The July Ethical Dilemma: Can Engineers Offer Services Outside of Their Firm?
Brad is the engineer who actually developed the proposal for the firm. A city official approaches Brad and asks if he would agree to a contract as a consultant.
July 2024 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Celebrate Independence…and hopefully celebrate a good score on today’s quiz. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?