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  • The August Ethical Dilemma: Public Service

    The August Ethical Dilemma: Public Service

    Ethical Dilemma

The August Ethical Dilemma: Public Service

Engineer Fred is the sole owner of Best Engineering, a private consulting engineering firm located in the city of Midway...

By PEimpact MR|2023-03-06T10:36:14-06:00August 16th, 2021|Ethical Dilemma|4 Comments
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  • August Pop Quiz for Engineers

    August Pop Quiz for Engineers

    Engineering Fun, Pop Quiz for Engineers

August Pop Quiz for Engineers

Will this month's quiz be a walk in the park? Here's the August 2021 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?

By PEimpact MR|2021-08-02T12:40:04-06:00August 9th, 2021|Engineering Fun, Pop Quiz for Engineers|0 Comments
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  • Riddle Me This: Two Hourglasses

    Riddle Me This: Two Hourglasses

    Engineering Fun, Tuesday Tidbits

Riddle Me This: Two Hourglasses

Using just two hourglasses, how can you accurately time fifteen minutes?

By PEimpact MR|2023-03-20T13:10:19-06:00August 2nd, 2021|Engineering Fun, Tuesday Tidbits|15 Comments
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  • Why are Blueprints Called Blueprints?

    Why are Blueprints Called Blueprints?

    Tuesday Tidbits

Why are Blueprints Called Blueprints?

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 ...

By PEimpact JH|2023-03-20T12:54:14-06:00August 2nd, 2021|Tuesday Tidbits|5 Comments
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  • The Alexander Kielland Platform Sinking

    The Alexander Kielland Platform Sinking

    Friday Famous Failures

The Alexander Kielland Platform Sinking

On 27 March 1980, the offshore oil platform Alexander Kielland was, as a floating crew accommodation, supporting drilling operations by the Edda 2/C in the North Atlantic. There were 212 off-duty oil platform workers aboard that evening ...

By PEimpact JH|2023-02-22T09:15:11-06:00July 29th, 2021|Friday Famous Failures|3 Comments
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  • The July Ethical Dilemma: Rebate Check

    The July Ethical Dilemma: Rebate Check

    Ethical Dilemma

The July Ethical Dilemma: Rebate Check

Engineer Tom is a principal in Superior Engineering, a firm that performs utility audits for large corporations. Tom's firm reviews the corporations’ activities, budget...

By PEimpact MR|2023-03-06T10:35:52-06:00July 19th, 2021|Ethical Dilemma|16 Comments
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  • July Pop Quiz for Engineers

    July Pop Quiz for Engineers

    Engineering Fun, Pop Quiz for Engineers

July Pop Quiz for Engineers

Will your score on this month's quiz set off fireworks?  Here's the July 2021 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?

By PEimpact MR|2021-01-26T15:54:58-06:00July 12th, 2021|Engineering Fun, Pop Quiz for Engineers|0 Comments
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  • Riddle Me This: Chair Design

    Riddle Me This: Chair Design

    Engineering Fun, Tuesday Tidbits

Riddle Me This: Chair Design

How will the clever old man set his watch so that it tells the correct time at least twice a day?

By PEimpact MR|2022-09-15T08:18:06-06:00July 5th, 2021|Engineering Fun, Tuesday Tidbits|4 Comments
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  • Engineering Oddities: The Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Engineering Oddities: The Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Tuesday Tidbits

Engineering Oddities: The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has experienced many phases of construction and attempted remedies throughout its history. Its construction began in 1173 AD, and by the end of this initial phase, a tilt was already noticeable ...

By PEimpact JH|2023-03-20T12:54:31-06:00July 5th, 2021|Tuesday Tidbits|4 Comments
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  • The Piper Alpha Disaster

    The Piper Alpha Disaster

    Friday Famous Failures

The Piper Alpha Disaster

Located about 120 miles northeast of Aberdeen, Scotland, the Piper Oil Field was one of the first deepwater oil reservoirs to be exploited in the North Sea. The surprisingly productive oil field contributed significantly to the economy of the United Kingdom by ...

By PEimpact JH|2023-02-22T09:15:15-06:00June 24th, 2021|Friday Famous Failures|5 Comments
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