Abstract: For at least the last decade, engineering, civil engineering, along with structural engineering as a profession within civil engineering, have stated and continue to recognize an emerging need for raising the bar of the ...

Abstract: A comparison of the economies of the structural design of wood members subjected to axial loads using the allowable stress design (ASD) and reliability-based [load and resistance factor design (LRFD) format] codes is ...

Abstract: As in the companion paper for axial loading, a comparison of the economies of the structural design of wood members subjected to flexural loading using the allowable stress design (ASD) and reliability-based [load and ...

Abstract: Several phases of a project seeking to improve the design of wood transmission line structures are presented. Improved information for wood pole strength includes a compilation of results from previous pole tests of new ...

Abstract: Although improving the relevance of engineering education through integrated courses has been discussed extensively, less attention has been given to the differences encountered in managing integrated as opposed to more ...

Abstract: The fast-moving world of information technology confronts the civil engineer with constant change. This creates challenges for educators and students because rapid change requires curricula to be flexible and educators to ...

Abstract: The state of the art of reliability analysis of wood structural systems is discussed. Both wood‐system behavior and system‐reliability analysis are included. Potential areas for research that could lead to better techniques ...

Abstract: An integrated curriculum, which draws material from different areas to teach students about design and problem-solving, offers civil engineering educators an option for accommodating new topics without increasing the number ...