EG Quiz – Issue 33

1. How many core principles make up the Engineering New Zealand Code of Ethical Conduct?
2. The newest Wonder Project challenge will see ākonga from across the motu explore states of matter, food composition and the science behind what tasty treat?
3. What three-word term is used to describe the use of digital modelling of all physical and functional characteristics of a building, to facilitate better collaboration across all involved parties?
4. Johannesburg’s Nelson Mandela Bridge (which had to be constructed without disrupting rail traffic) spans how many active rail lines?*
5. How many free, self-guided heritage walking tours are available through Engineering New Zealand’s Heritage programme?
6. What technology underpins health tech platform Orchestral, engineered to transform healthcare for people with life-threatening conditions like that of engineer and founder Ian McCrae?*
7. How many Technical and Special Interest Groups are administered by Engineering New Zealand?
8. What does a factor of safety (FoS) represent in engineering design?
9. Phoebe Moses, Carbon Navigator at Beca, has “a serious book addiction”. Which book has most influenced her career? (A) Donut Economics by Kate Raworth, (B) The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien; (C) Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed by Ben Rich.*
10. New guidance was released in September to help structural and geotechnical engineers when assessing damage caused to houses by what?

*The December issue of EG holds the answer you’re after – hunt around and get reading!

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ANSWERS

1. Eight. The Code outlines the high standards of ethical behaviour expected of all members of Engineering New Zealand.
2. Ice cream. They'll get inspired by STEM as they experiment with flavour, texture and techniques to create their own sweet treat. Keen to get involved?
3. Building Information Modelling (BIM)
4. 42. The bridge has a total span of over 280m and was the largest cable-stayed bridge in southern Africa at the time of construction.
5. Five. Explore engineering’s inspiring past and innovative present in Auckland, Wellington (two tours available), Christchurch and Dunedin. Where to first?
6. AI. Serial innovator and founder of McCrae Tech, Ian McCrae, has turned to data and AI to “completely transform” healthcare.
7. 23 (19 Technical, 4 Special). Explore topics you love, connect with experts and access niche resources. Join a Group and belong to your profession and your passion. Find out more
8. The margin between a system, material or component’s strength and its expected service load or demand
9. Donut Economics by Kate Raworth
10. Slope movement. The document covers damage patterns and repair considerations, practical on-site methods and measurement tips that feed into clear repair scopes. Read the document