Abstract: The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon presented unique teachable moments to engineering educators but with the competing demand to complete the course as designed and as ...

Abstract: Engineering leadership must consider macroethics; those issues important to society at large. The downstream effects of design decisions must be considered

Abstract: Recent disasters have highlighted the difficulties in assessing and managing risks and the types of failure that can occur in extreme circumstances. The means of characterizing and preparing for disasters can vary widely, ...

Abstract: Risk is a function of hazard and exposure. Following a disaster, much attention is paid to potential hazards, such as flammable materials, disease vectors, and toxic substances. However, actual risk is determined by exposure ...

Abstract: Methods for the measurement and analysis of asbestos and other fibers in air, water, dust, and bulk materials vary by type of scenario and according to applicable laws and rules. Two surveys and a focus group were used to ...

Abstract: A laboratory chamber was designed and used to determine the headspace flux of the fungicide vinclozolin (3-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-5-methyl-5-vinyl-oxzoli-dine-2,4-dione) and its three degradation products from chamber surfaces, ...

Abstract: The migration of the dicarboximide fungicide vinclozolin and its principal degradation products through porous media was experimentally determined by simulating pesticide applications to a 23–30 mesh Ottawa sand and a North ...