Engineering Dimensions

September/October 2013

Engineering Dimensions is published quarterly by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and is distributed to all PEO-licensed professional engineers. The magazine provides information relevant to the practice of professional engineering and promotes awareness of the Professional Engineers Act and the activities of the association.

In this issue:   When misconceptions and misunderstandings arise, they are often spread widely and take on lives of their own. While many myths and urban legends are harmless, others can have significant consequences, if not debunked. This issue we set the record straight about several myths concerning engineering regulation.