Riddle Me This: Three Coins
What is the best strategy to use to win the game in the fewest number of steps possible? Riddle me this ...
The London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down (But it Has Been Rebuilt Many Times)
For the past 2,000 years, the position of the London Bridge has remained a nexus for economic development, although its physical construction has changed several times. The London Bridge as we know it today spans the River Thames, connecting two vibrant neighborhoods—London and Southwark.
The “Big Dig” Tunnel Collapse
Late at night on July 10th, 2006, a car was driving eastbound on Boston’s Interstate 90 connector tunnel, part of a large tunnel expressway system called ...
The May Ethical Dilemma: The cost of being a partner
The facts of this case describe a construction process commonly known as "design/build and/or turnkey." This construction process has been used by industry...
May 2022 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Will your score on this month's quiz make your MOTHER'S DAY? Here's the May 2022 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Numbered Forehead
Do you know what your number is, and if so, what is it? Riddle me this ...
12 Uses of Drones in Engineering and Construction
Drones, more accurately referred to in a business context as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), present significant opportunities for achieving increased quality, reduced costs, improved decision-making and the mitigation of safety risks in the engineering and construction industries.
The Great Boston Molasses Flood
Around 12:30 pm on January 15th, 1919, a noise like machine-gun fire erupted near downtown Boston. The jarring sound was followed by a muffled roar, and then 2.3 million gallons were released suddenly from a ruptured tank. A 15-foot wave of molasses flowed, at 35 miles per hour ...
The April Ethical Dilemma: Improper Disclosure
One of the more challenging areas of engineering ethics issues involves the everyday relations among engineers. At one time, the Code had strict provisions regarding relations..
April 2022 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Will your score on this month's quiz make you look like an APRIL FOOL? Here's the April 2022 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?