safety-engineering

Ferris wheel collapses are rare but highly visible events that capture attention because of the scale, visibility, and perceived safety of these structures. When a wheel fails,...

Diving in the North Sea combines demanding conditions, complex operations, and a harsh environment, which together contribute to a persistent record of serious and sometimes fat...

When an earthquake shakes Thailand, the performance of any building depends on its design, construction quality, and local soil conditions. A structure that meets modern codes a...

When a man gets sucked into a jet engine, the event is usually the result of a loss of situational awareness, procedural breakdown, or mechanical failure near an operating high-...