Buffalo Creek Dam Failure
On the days preceding February 26, 1972, Buffalo mining officials kept an eye on a local coal refuse dam in Logan County, West Virginia, as heavy rain continuously fell. The company measured water levels ...
The December Ethical Dilemma: Ethical Obligations to Employers
Engineer Wendy is employed by a computer manufacturing company. She was responsible for the design of certain computer equipment several years ago.
December 2024 Pop Quiz for Engineers
‘Tis the season for a good score on December’s engineering pop quiz! Take it and find out! Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Colored Weights
You have a balance scale and six weights. What is the fewest number of times you need to use the balance scale in order to positively identify the heavier weight in each pair?
5 TV Shows That Featured Engineers
While engineers aren’t always the most featured characters on television shows, they are often the most popular. Perhaps more engineering characters will find their way ...
Sinking of the Swedish Warship, The Vasa
The Vasa was a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. The ship sank after only sailing roughly 1,400 yards into its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628. Now, resurrected from the sea, the Vasa represents a widely-recognized symbol of the Swedish “great power period.”
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