Abstract: A discussion is presented on the automation of civil engineering functions. This paper focuses on five basic problems: (1) Definition of the goals of automation; (2) selection of automation tasks; (3) evaluation and purchase ...

Abstract: System engineering has many definitions. In this paper it is defined as a total disciplined process of defining, creating, and operating large complex engineering systems. A brief history of the development and practice ...

Abstract: This paper compiles a complete, concise, systematic systems‐engineering methodology that is practical for typical engineering planning applications. Systems engineering is a general methodology using a top‐down apprach to ...

Abstract: A low-cost urban storm-water sampling device (culvert composite sampler) has been designed, developed, and field tested. The device provides an economical alternative to current procedures used for collecting flow-weighted ...

Abstract: This paper describes a computer‐aided methodology designed to aid in the determination of water quality and ecological change resulting from nonpoint sources of water pollution. The nonpoint monitoring program design ...

Abstract: Characterization of municipal and county solid wastes as well as projection of waste‐generation and ‐disposal rates are need to plan and implement disposal and recycling activities. A literature review of solid‐waste ...