Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering: Recent submissions
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Discussion of “<i>Consent to Disaster: 1977 Panama Treaties</i>” by G. Russell Evans (April, 1988, Vol. 114, No. 2)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989) -
Discussion of “<i>Discussions at Conference</i>” Presented at the ICE/ASCE/CSCE conference on Engineering Future Decisions, London and Edinburgh (September 1987)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988) -
Closure to “<i>Management of Small and Medium Sized Civil Engineering Firms</i>” by Kenneth C. Giberson (January, 1983)
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Editor's Note
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989) -
Discussion of “<i>Engineers, Ethics, and Nuclear Weapons</i>” by Roger J. Evans and Thomas E. Munsey (July, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 3)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989) -
Discussion of “<i>Upgrading Written Communication: Your Firm's and Your Own</i>” by Gary D. Bates (January, 1983)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984) -
Surety Bonding and Owner‐Contractor Prequalification: Comparison
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)In the public sector, contract awards are typically made to the “lowest responsible bidder.” This term is defined by many contract‐awarding authorities as the contractor with the lowest bid who provides the bonds required ... -
Existentialism, Engineering, and Liberal Arts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)The gap between engineering and the liberal arts is so great that students, faculty, and practitioners can rarely describe the connections except in superficial terms. For the most part, engineering and the liberal arts ... -
Need for “Professional” Education for Professional Engineers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)A profession is defined as “an occupation or vocation requiring advanced study in a specialized field.” The urgent question facing the engineering profession today is how much longer we can continue to lay claim to being ... -
Creative‐Design Course for Engineering Freshmen
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)The nature and goals of a creative‐design course for undergraduate engineering students are discussed. This course is designed to encourage creativity. Freshmen learn to use the basics of scientific, behavioral, and ... -
Level of Significance Selection in Engineering Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)In many statistical analyses for the development of engineering design models, the use of a 5% level of significance is based on tradition. Stepwise regression analysis, using the 5% level of significance, is applied to ... -
Meeting Issues of Preventive Maintenance for New York City Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)During 1988–1989, a consortium of civil engineering departments of New York City colleges and universities administered by the Center for Infrastructure Studies at Columbia University undertook the development of a preventive ... -
Quality in Constructed Projects: International Firms and Developing Countries
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)Paper investigates the problems associated with quality in projects designed and/or constructed by international firms in developing countries. These problems make the task of achieving and maintaining quality in the ... -
Is Professional Registration Essential for Public‐Works Managers?
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)A frequent topic of discussion among publicly employed engineers is the appropriateness of nonengineers managing local‐government public‐works organizations. The retirement of many engineers in coming years will make this ... -
Impact of Water‐Quality Policies on Water Availability
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)Water‐quality policies for protection of the nation's water resources stem from federal legislation known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), which has evolved over the past 40 years. The CWA establishes nationwide water‐quality ... -
International Competition in Construction Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)During the past 15 years international competition in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) markets has increased significantly. The Office of Technology Assessment published a report in 1986 that addressed ... -
Discussion of “<i>Civil Engineering Needs in the 21st Century</i>” by J. M. Roesset and J. T. P. Yao (July, 1988, Vol. 114, No. 3)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990) -
Discussion of “<i>Inventory, Condition, and Performance Assessment in Infrastructure Facilities Management</i>” by Kennethy R. Maser (July, 1988, Vol. 114, No. 3)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990) -
Discussion of “<i>Inventory, Condition, and Performance Assessment in Infrastructure Facilities Management</i>” by Kennethy R. Maser (July, 1988, Vol. 114, No. 3)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1990)