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?
Riddle Me This: Stones, Jars, Life, Death
You are a prisoner in a strange land. You have been sentenced to death but are being given one chance to live. The king of the land has decided to let you play a simple game to determine your fate ...
How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise
Negotiating a pay raise with your employer can be one of the more stressful experiences in your career. But, the ask could result in a positive pay off. The reasons for a pay raise vary from individual to individual. ...
The Johnstown Flood
The rain pelted the men that desperately tried to save the dam, located 14 miles upstream of the town of Johnstown, PA in the southwest corner of the state. Hours earlier, Elian Unger, the president of the South ...
The June Ethical Dilemma: Changing Firm Name after Acquisition
Engineer Brown was the founding principal of a firm named "Brown Engineering," and later Engineers Smith and Jones were employed by Brown Engineering.
June 2024 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Wave the flag if you do well on the June quiz. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Prison Escape
A man is imprisoned in a ten-foot by ten-foot by ten-foot room. The walls are made of concrete, the floor is made out of dirt, and the only openings are a locked door and a skylight ...
The Expert Witness Gig – Is it Right for You?
Have you ever thought about working as a forensic engineer and serving as an expert witness? Forensic engineering can be a rewarding and lucrative career. Many forensic engineers work for themselves. They can ...