Try ordering a 113.3981-grammer burger at your local McDonald’s or Burger King. And then don’t be surprised when they don’t understand your order! That’s because the United States has not yet fully adopted the metric system. As a result, most U.S. citizens are not familiar with it ...
A large fan is mounted to the ceiling of a factory. It’s turned off and perfectly still. An engineer climbs up and places a ping pong ball on top of one of the blades. Then she turns on the fan remotely. The ball does not fall. Why not?
Engineers: Understand the critical role of geological analysis in dam design from the Baldwin Hills disaster. Gain valuable insights.
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Engineers: Explore this ethics case study on serving as city engineer & working for private developers. Is there a conflict? Discuss now!
Escape the summer heat and challenge your engineering mind. Take the quiz and prove you're hotter than the summer sun.
A cylindrical tank with a hole at the bottom drains in exactly 60 minutes when full. How long will it take to drain if it's initially only half full?
Have you ever wondered why blueprints are called blueprints? The answer is surprisingly simple. The first blueprint was developed in 1842 by John Herschel, an American chemist, astronomer and photographer ...
Alexander Kielland sinking: A devastating case study in offshore structural failure & its tragic consequences. Analyze the official report.
Transparency & disclosure: Engineers, analyze this NSPE case study on rebates and client relationships. Share your insights!
