Engineers solve practical problems by applying mathematical and scientific knowledge.

The word engineer comes from a Latin word meaning cleverness. Learn about different types of engineering jobs such as civil, mechanical and electrical with our engineering job facts. As of 2010, the tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE. It reaches an incredible 828 metres (2717 feet) in height. Check out more building facts or our list of the tallest buildings in the world. The building of the Panama Canal, which links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, was one of the most difficult engineering projects ever. It is estimated that over 25000 workers lost their lives during the long and dangerous project, with most dying from disease and landslides. Golf balls have dimples because they help reduce drag, this allows the ball to fly further than a smooth ball would. As of 2010, the longest suspension bridge in the world is the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Kobe, Japan. Opened in 1998, it spans an amazing 1991 metres (6529 feet). Check out more interesing bridge facts or our list of the longest bridges in the world. Used for water distribution, the Delaware Aqueduct in New York, USA is the longest tunnel in the world (as of 2010). Drilled through solid rock, it reaches a staggering 137 kilometres (85 miles) in length. More tunnel facts. The Hoover Dam, built along the Colorado River between 1931 and 1936 reaches 726 feet in height (221 metres). More interesting dam facts. High speed passenger trains in China reach speeds of up to 350 kph (220 mph). The London Eye in England is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, standing at a height of 135 metres (442 feet).

1. What famous engineer has the most U.S. patents and how many? 2. Who is the father of Soil Mechanics? 3. Name one of the two engineers elected President? 4. When water flows through a full pipe, the water is fastest in what part of the pipe? The top, middle, bottom, or all the same? 5. What caused the Tacoman Narrows suspension bridge collapse in 1940? 6. Why do golf balls have dimples? 7. What is the longest natural bridge? 8. Why dont railways use suspension bridges? 9. What was the worlds worst accidental oil spill? 10. What is the longest street in the world? ANSWERS 1. Thomas Edison 1,093 2. Karl Terzaghi 3. Herbert Hoover and Jimmy Carter 4. Middle. The edge of a pipe has friction. The friction slows down the water in contact with it. Therefore, the middle is the fastest. 5. The wind. 6. The dimples reduce drag and allow the ball to travel farther than a smooth ball. 7. Rainbow Bridge, tucked away among the rugged, isolated canyons at the base of Navajo Mountain, Utah, USA. It is a natural wonder. From its base to the top of the arch, it reaches 88,4 m (290 ft) nearly the height of the Statue of Liberty and spans 83,8 m (275 ft) across the river. The top of the arch is 12,8 m (42 ft) thick and 10 m (33 ft) wide. 8. Suspension bridges are too flexible. 9. Supertankers Atlantic Empress and Aegean Captain collided off Trinidad and Tobago on July 19 79:: 90 million gallons of oil ended up in the Caribbean.

10. Torontos Yonge Street is listed as 1,178 miles (1,896 km) in length roughly the distance from San Diego, California, to Seattle, Washington. The world's tallest structure is the 829.84 m (2,723 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building gained the official title of "Tallest Building in the World" at its opening on January 4, 2010. It is taller than any other man-made structure ever built.

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, an organization that certifies buildings as the "Worlds Tallest", recognizes a building only if at least fifty percent of its height is made up of floor plates containing habitable floor area.[1] Structures that do not meet this criterion, such as the CN Tower, are defined as "towers". This overview is the most accurate compilation of its kind and uses in-depth research results and reliable building information. It is based on data standards as outlined by the Emporis Standards committee (ESC). This listing is verified and updated continuously and includes high-rise buildings which have been topped out as well as those still under construction or on hold. Building

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City Floors Height Year Burj Khalifa Dubai 163 828 m 2010 Makkah Clock Royal Tower [Abraj Al Bait] Makkah 95 601 m 2012 Taipei 101 Taipei 101 509 m 2004 Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai 101 492 m 2008 International Commerce Centre [Union Square] Hong Kong 118 484 m 2010 Petronas Tower 1 [Petronas Towers] Kuala Lumpur 88 452 m 1998 Petronas Tower 2 [Petronas Towers] Kuala Lumpur 88 452 m 1998 Zifeng Tower Nanjing 66 450 m 2010 Willis Tower Chicago 108 442 m 1974 Kingkey 100

he Philippines is an archipelago with 7,107 islands. Cities and towns are usually connected by bridges and some islands are connected by bridges. 1. The Metro Manila Skyway or MMSW is the countrys longest bridge. This bridge is an elevated highway in Metro Manila crossing over much of the existing South Luzon Expressway. This highway bridge is 10 km long and 17 km longincluding Bicutan-Alabang section