The Hindenburg Disaster
By 1937, giant hydrogen airships were sailing through the world’s skies, ferrying thousands of passengers across oceans and continents. These airships, also called zeppelins, promised quicker transport times than ...
The March Ethical Dilemma: Hire Project Representative or Quit?
Daniel should have insisted that the client hire the on-site project representative or refuse to continue to work on the project. While this might appear to be a harsh result.
March 2024 Pop Quiz for Engineers
There’s a pot of gold for those who excel at the Pop Quiz for Engineers. Find out if you're smarter than an undergraduate.
Riddle Me This: Nuts, Bolts, Nuts & Bolts
In front of you are three closed metal boxes. One is labeled "Nuts," one is labeled "Bolts," and one is labeled ...
The Best Advice for Engineers
Whether by looking at historical engineering disasters for what to avoid, or by studying feats of innovative engineering successes, it is clear that as engineers, we have much to gain from the knowledge ...
The Sinking of The Titanic
It’s an old adage that sometimes the unthinkable happens. Well, sometimes the unsinkable happens too. In the early morning hours of April 14, 1912, the largest luxury passenger liner ever built...
The February Ethical Dilemma: Joint Venture Arrangements
Engineer Carlson, a principal in a firm which was also on the "short list," contacted Engineer Baker and indicated the same requirement for a joint venture for specialized services
February 2024 Pop Quiz for Engineers
In February, one always thinks of Cupid’s arrow and the Pop Quiz for Engineers. Find out if you’re smarter than an undergraduate.
Responsible Charge: What Exactly Does It Mean?
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) defines Responsible Charge as the “direct control and personal supervision of engineering work.” This may lead some to wonder ...
Riddle Me This: Circular Divisions
Circular Divisions: What is the maximum number of ...