The November Ethical Dilemma: Disclosure of Previous Work by a Consultant

Engineer Mitch agrees to provide consulting services to RMF, Inc., in connection with the development of a new product for manufacture. He develops a preliminary report, which is approved, then develops the design for the product.

By |2023-11-27T12:56:42-06:00November 20th, 2023|Ethical Dilemma|3 Comments

The Rise and Fall of the Airbus A380: A Lesson for Professional Engineers

The A380 was designed to be a game-changer in the aviation industry. Boasting a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet configuration, it had a typical seating capacity of 555 passengers in a three-class configuration and could transport over 800 passengers in a denser configuration. The goal? Address the problem of congested airports and airspace by carrying more passengers per flight.

By |2023-11-06T10:49:24-06:00November 6th, 2023|Tuesday Tidbits|3 Comments

Lessons Learned: The 1999 Aggie Bonfire Collapse

The Aggie Bonfire was more than a mere bonfire; it was a towering structure of log stacks reaching nearly sixty feet high, an emblem of Aggie spirit and camaraderie. The collapse, which occurred during construction, was a shocking tragedy that deeply affected the University and the broader community.

By |2023-10-23T09:35:30-06:00October 26th, 2023|Friday Famous Failures|3 Comments