10 of the Greatest Engineering Projects of the Past Decade (2000 – 2010)
It was the decade of highs and lows, a time of great optimism and deep uncertainty. Outside engineering, the past decade was as chaotic as it was promising. A global…
The Transatlantic Cable: The 19th Century’s Greatest Underwater Engineering Feat
Long before the Chanel Tunnel, an underwater project of grandeur would connect people separated by oceans. In 1839 two inventors, William Cooke and Charles Wheatstone unveiled the telegraph, sparking a…
The Construction of the Roman Aqueducts
Following the assassination of Julius Ceasar, subsequent Roman emperors spearheaded the construction of many technological feats. These feats allowed Rome to expand its empire and improve the quality of life…
Extreme Engineering – Container Ships
Container ships enable the global movement of cargo, enabling us to enjoy the many luxuries that come from abroad. As the global demand for goods has increased, so has the…
Engineering an Empire – France
Engineering an Empire – France
VIDEO: Subways in America
VIDEO: Subways in America
Spotlight project: The Oresund Bridge
The Oresund Bridge provides a convenient connection for travelers between Denmark and Sweden. Oresund Bridge has a total length of over 10 miles and carries more than 60,000 travelers daily….
Superstructures – The Boeing 747
An interesting piece on the construction of the Boeing 747. The Boeing 747 is a widebody commercial airliner which is among the world’s most recognizable aircraft, and was the first…
5 most dangerous roads in the world
My first engineering job in college was working for a roadway design consultant. I found the work fascinating because it mostly involved site surveys and CADD design. During the short…
Ever wondered how they engineer roller coasters? Here is how
Explore the cutting edge technology being used in today’s futuristic theme park rides. Featured attractions from Niagra’s Fury, to X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Fahrenheit at Hersheypark, and Toy…