Abstract: A letter survey was made of engineering colleges to obtain basic information about economics courses presented to engineering students. Main questions addressed the general type of courses offered to engineering students, ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of a survey of civil engineering systems analysis courses and a review of the four most commonly used textbooks. The numerical techniques of systems analysis appear to be appropriate for certain ...

Abstract: A continuing project, titled “Praxeology and Engineering Problems,” has involved an investigation of subjects of concern for civil engineering education and practice. This paper provides a summary of suggestions derived ...

Abstract: The major elements of the study described are: (1) A brief historical background of the transcontinental‐railroad construction era; (2) a summary of arguments which appeared during debates over these railroads; (3) a ...

Abstract: This paper argues that extreme environmentalism, akin to a religion, is causing the expenditure of massive amounts of limited resources of both money and attention to solve relatively unimportant problems. A crisis mentality ...