Presentation
Engineering Failures and Their Consequences
May 8, 2025 – Ohio Stormwater Conference
by Tom Pannett
Tom Pannett was grateful for the opportunity to present at the 2025 Ohio Stormwater Conference. His presentation covered a range of significant engineering failures and their consequences. He discussed notable disasters such as the Boston Molasses Disaster, Banqiao Dam Failure, Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Challenger Disaster, and Citicorp Center issues. The presentation emphasized the importance of engineering ethics, proper maintenance, testing, and prioritizing safety to prevent such failures.
