Abstract: The role of computers as instructional equipment is discussed. It is argued that general purpose software tools (e.g., spreadsheets, equation solvers) significantly and qualitatively change the way in which students (and ...

Abstract: The modern engineering curriculum has evolved to be heavily weighted with science and analysis. Recent concern with the need for instruction in design has led to the introduction of capstone design courses. These courses ...

Abstract: Quantification of the amount of redundancy in a looped water‐distribution network is necessary in order to compare different designs and to use an optimization approach in the design of the system. In this work, redundancy ...

Abstract: This paper describes the use of a computer‐based environment to facilitate engineering decision‐making tasks. A prototype system is developed as an exploration tool and as a demonstration of the techniques and principles ...

Abstract: The operation policy of Lake Shelbyville, Illinois has been modified several times in the past 20 years due to unusual weather conditions and changes in basin‐wide water resources development. A modified stochastic dynamic ...

Abstract: In developing management programs to regulate point sources of waterbomewaste, it may be convenient or even necessary to subdivide the dischargers into groups. For simplicity and effectiveness in meeting water quality ...

Abstract: One complex aspect of environmental planning is the stochastic planning nature of environmental impacts. Planners can evaluate alternatives more fully if the stochastic impacts of various alternatives are incorporated into ...