The Oppau Fertilizer Plant Explosion: When a “Stable” Product Became an Explosive Hazard

Explore the engineering failures behind the Oppau fertilizer plant explosion and the process-safety lessons involving ammonium nitrate and management of change.

2026-10-29T15:01:49-05:00October 29th, 2026|Friday Famous Failures|0 Comments

The October Ethical Dilemma: Solicitation of Clients During Termination Period

Was it ethical for Engineer Alan to notify clients of Engineer Brent that Engineer Alan was planning to start a firm and would appreciate being considered for future work while still in the employ of Engineer Brent?

2026-10-26T11:39:01-05:00October 19th, 2026|Ethical Dilemma|0 Comments

The Northridge Meadows Apartment Collapse: When the First Story Became the Failure Plane

Explore the engineering failures behind the Northridge Meadows apartment collapse and the seismic lessons involving soft-story buildings and load paths.

2026-10-06T12:29:02-05:00September 24th, 2026|Friday Famous Failures|0 Comments
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