January 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Will your score on this month's quiz make you happy this NEW YEAR? Here's the January 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
5 Ways Engineers Are Protected by Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance
The primary coverage provided under an E&O policy is liability arising from mistakes made in the professional services that you offer. This can be a small dispute with a contractor or a big mistake that results in millions of dollars of damages.
Riddle Me This: Marital Bliss
Five couples got married last month, each on a different day of the week. The women are: Nicole, Gina, Maria, Michelle, and Anne. The men are Jeff, Charles, Steve, Michael, and Chris.
The Citicorp Building
In 1977, the Citicorp Center in New York City (NYC) was completed. It was distinctive and remarkable because it was built...
The December Ethical Dilemma: Getting Political
Engineer Margaret, a prominent professional engineer in her community, decides to run for a political office in Smith County and uses as her slogan the following: “Engineer Margaret: Engineering A Better Smith County.”
December 2022 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Get in the HOLIDAY SPIRIT and score high on this month's quiz. Here's the December 2022 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Weighing Fake Coins
What is the fewest number of weighings you have to make to find the counterfeit coins? Riddle me this ...
The Channel Tunnel
The Channel Tunnel (known as Tunnel sous la Manche in France) — "The Chunnel" — is a 50.46km (31.35 mi) railway tunnel that connects Folkestone (Kent, England, UK) with Coquelles (Hauts-de-France, France) beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.
The Challenger Disaster
Launched on January 28th, 1986, the 10th mission of the space shuttle Challenger was very much in the public eye. The crew included...
The November Ethical Dilemma: Grandfathered Projects Have It Easier
Engineer Troy serves as a director of a building department in a major city. Troy has been concerned that as a result of a series of budget cutbacks and more rigid code enforcement requirements, the city has been unable to provide...