December 2025 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Spread some holiday cheer by acing this month's quiz. Take the challenge and make it a season to remember.
The Ramp System of the Egyptian Pyramids
The Egyptian pyramids of Giza are some of the most impressive manmade structures in the history of our planet. It’s estimated that they were built over 4,500 years ago with over two million stones over a period of 20 to 30 years ...
Riddle Me This: The Tipping Truck
A dump truck loaded with gravel is driving up a hill. As it climbs, the driver slowly raises the bed to dump the load out the back. But instead of losing the gravel, the truck tips backward. Why?
The Ocean Ranger Sinking
A catastrophic failure: The Ocean Ranger disaster and the lessons learned from this engineering tragedy. Investigate the cause.
The November Ethical Dilemma: Joint Venture
Engineers: Explore this ethics case on disclosure obligations in joint ventures serving municipalities. Discuss the ethical issues.
November 2025 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Don't Be a Turkey! Avoid the embarrassment of a low score. Take the quiz and prove your engineering prowess.
The Construction of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of California. Initially designed by engineer Joseph Baermann Strauss in 1917, the Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco and Marin County and spans the Golden Gate Strait, which separates San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean ...
Riddle Me This: The Boiling Water Mystery
You put a sealed pot of water on a hot stove. After a while, you hear no bubbling, and when you open the lid, the water is still not boiling—but it’s 105°C. How?
The Hartford Center Collapse
A catastrophic roof collapse: The Hartford Center disaster and the lessons learned from this engineering failure. Investigate the cause.
The October Ethical Dilemma: Town Engineer
Engineering ethics: A town engineer also works for a developer. Is this an ethical conflict? Decide for yourself.
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