The Best Advice for Engineers
Whether by looking at historical engineering disasters for what to avoid, or by studying feats of innovative engineering successes, it is clear that as engineers, we have much to gain from the knowledge ...
Riddle Me This: Circular Divisions
Circular Divisions: What is the maximum number of ...
Responsible Charge: What Exactly Does It Mean?
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) defines Responsible Charge as the “direct control and personal supervision of engineering work.” This may lead some to wonder ...
5 Movies That Featured an Engineering Character
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 ...
Riddle Me This: The River Dilemma
You've just purchased three things at the local market: a wolf, a duck, and a bag of seeds ....
Magnetohydrodynamics
Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) – a specialized field marrying fluid dynamics and magnetism – delves into the behavior of electrically conducting fluids, such as saltwater or plasma, under the influence of magnetic fields. Beyond its intriguing theoretical constructs, one of its most promising applications lies in water propulsion.
Riddle Me This: What’s My Number?
Engineer Bob parks his car in a public parking lot. Getting out of the car, he sees a sign that reads: “After parking, driver must pay the cashier and identify the parking slot by the number painted on the concrete.”
Riddle Me This: Name the Culprit!
Yesterday, four gangsters were arrested by the police. One of the four was suspected of having murdered a policeman during a heist. Each one made two statements under Interrogation. Note that they all have gruesome nicknames.
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.
Riddle Me This: How Many Ties?
There are 3 boxes – A, B, and C – containing 11 ties in total, all white or black. The boxes are labeled, but we were told that someone switched the labels on the 3 boxes. They are now all incorrectly labeled.
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