Bad Pun of the Week
“I bet you can’t name two structures that can hold water!”
“Well, dam.”
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Our water resources EIT, Bryson, recently led a company-sponsored Lunch & Learn on 2D hydraulic modeling. He broke down how this advanced simulation method divides landscapes into grid-like cells to show how water flows across terrain. With detailed animations and real-world examples, Bryson explained how 2D models offer more nuanced and accurate results—perfect for complex floodplain analysis. Thanks to Bryson for making a complex topic both accessible and engaging!💧💧💧
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What is an engineer’s favorite type of pet?
A beagle board!
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We took a break from project deadlines and headed out to a Salt Lake Bees game for some team bonding, sunshine, and stadium snacks. We even sat in the home run zone—and came a few feet (and one popcorn bucket) away from catching a ball or two!⚾🐝
Because no baseball outing is complete without a corny joke:
Why did the baseball team hire an engineer?
Because they needed help with their pitch! 😄
Great company, close calls, and a few extra sunburns—now that’s a solid team outing.
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How does an engineer like their coffee?
Well grounded!
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The puns keep coming…
Why are engineers terrible at music?
They got stuck on the scales.
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Another bad pun from your favorite civil engineering firm.
Where do you get steel wool?
From a hydraulic ram!
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We recently had the pleasure of learning from our water resources engineer, Easton Perkins, during a company-sponsored Lunch & Learn. He shared insights from a Sediment Transport course he took through Utah State University‘s Department of Watershed Sciences. He highlighted how rivers shape themselves—and how engineers can design with nature in mind. A great reminder that understanding critical processes leads to more resilient, sustainable solutions.
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At HCF, we take our engineering seriously—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Somewhere between stormwater modeling and site grading plans, we realized there was one thing missing from our weekly routine: truly terrible puns.
Enter: Bad Pun of the Week.
It’s our way of reminding ourselves (and you!) that a little humor goes a long way—even in the world of civil engineering. Whether it’s a groan-worthy joke about culverts or a pun about erosion that’s slowly wearing you down, we believe a chuckle or an eye roll can brighten your day just enough to keep things flowing smoothly.
So why are we doing this?
Because engineering is about building connections—and that includes with each other.
Because laughter is a great stress reliever (even the kind that makes you roll your eyes).
And because honestly, we just can’t resist a solid foundation for a good pun.
Stick around each week as we unleash another pun so bad, it might just be good.
