The Johnstown Flood
The rain pelted the men that desperately tried to save the dam, located 14 miles upstream of the town of Johnstown, PA in the southwest corner of the state. Hours earlier, Elian Unger, the president of the South ...
The June Ethical Dilemma: Changing Firm Name after Acquisition
Engineer Brown was the founding principal of a firm named "Brown Engineering," and later Engineers Smith and Jones were employed by Brown Engineering.
June 2024 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Wave the flag if you do well on the June quiz. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Prison Escape
A man is imprisoned in a ten-foot by ten-foot by ten-foot room. The walls are made of concrete, the floor is made out of dirt, and the only openings are a locked door and a skylight ...
The Expert Witness Gig – Is it Right for You?
Have you ever thought about working as a forensic engineer and serving as an expert witness? Forensic engineering can be a rewarding and lucrative career. Many forensic engineers work for themselves. They can ...
The Bridge That Collapsed Twice
It was one of the world’s most ambitious bridge engineering projects of the time. When completed, the Quebec Bridge would be the longest cantilevered bridge in the world and connect the busy ports on either ...
The May Ethical Dilemma: Nominal Political Contributions
Jack is requested to make a $5,000 political contribution, the maximum amount allowed by law, to help pay the cost of the media campaign of the county board chairman.
May 2024 Pop Quiz for Engineers
You may find the May quiz a little tricky... Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Cake Slicing
You have a delicious round birthday cake. How many equal-sized pieces can you cut the cake into by making only three straight slices with a knife and without moving any of the pieces?
The PE Industrial Exemption: Keep it or Toss it?
A century ago, individuals could perform engineering work without providing proof of competency. This, of course, put people at great risk. In order to protect public safety, health, and welfare, the first ...