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 ...
The Chernobyl Disaster
The town of Pripyat in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Ukraine was new, pleasant and boasted both prosperity and job security as the location of the advanced, modern Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant ...
The January Ethical Dilemma: Obligations to Clients and Public Safety
Board concludes that Sam did the appropriate thing in coming forward to his client with the information and also by documenting the information for possible future reference as appropriate.