Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering: Recent submissions
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Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: Motivation/Review Enhances Pass Rate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)One of the most important phases of the registration process involves satisfactory completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. This paper describes a FE review course which has been operating since 1980. ... -
Meeting the Quality Management Issue on Highway Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)Rebuilding the nation's highways is a challenge facing our highway engineers and contractors. Changes in materials, evolving construction practices, major turnovers of experienced personnel in both the private and public ... -
Actions Necessary to Make Civil Engineering More Attractive to High‐Quality High School Students
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)The future members and leaders of the civil engineering profession are today's high school students. Two main problems confront the profession as it tries to attract excellent students to the field of civil engineering: ... -
Gaining Support for Direct Potable Water Reuse
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)The success of future direct potable reuse projects is dependent on potential consumer acceptance. All of the other problems associated with potable reuse may be resolved, i.e., public health concerns, but the issue of ... -
ASCE 1987 Salary Survey
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)The biennial salary survey of the civil engineering profession conducted by the Committee on Employment Conditions during the fourth quarter of 1987 is presented. Results are analyzed on the basis of ASCE professional ... -
Discussion of “<i>Can Civil Engineers Make the Difference by Involvement in Political Process?</i>” by John Louis Vadnal (July, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 3)
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Discussion of “<i>Engineering Responsibility for Hazardous Technologies</i>” by Taft H. Broome, Jr. (April, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 2)
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Establishing, Operating, and Controlling an Engineering Consulting Firm
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)Unlike other professionals, engineers are not prepared to expect to go into business for themselves. As a result, many engineers establish a consulting firm without giving adequate consideration to the business requirements ... -
Discussion of “<i>Can Civil Engineers Make the Difference by Involvement in Political Process?</i>” by John Louis Vadnal (July, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 3)
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Technology and the Constitution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)Technology policy is an idea whose time has come. It has touched a responsive chord in the body politic in the face of the Japanese business challenge. It is provoking debates in Congress and the media as to the best modus ... -
Closure to “<i>Are We Producing Engineers or Human Robots?</i>” by Vikas P. Wagh (July, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 3)
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First, Second, and Third Thoughts on Civil Engineering Education
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)The civil engineering education of 50 years ago was excellent for its time. Changes since that time were good when they were evolutionary in response to needs and knowledge, not so good when they were forced for various ... -
Future of Civil Engineering Profession and Role of Education
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)The professional civil engineer of the future must be a leader in society. The 200‐year heritage of civil engineering in the United States is that of a great technological provider of shelter, transportation, and sanitation. ... -
Closure to “<i>Developing Countries: High Tech or Innovative Management?</i>” by Phillip Z. Kirpich (April, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 2)
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Discussion of “<i>Should Engineering Schools Address Environmental and Occupational Health Issues</i>” by Dennis J. Paustenbach (April, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 2)
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Fee versus Quality
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)Mr. DeFraites, a former COFPAES Chairman, discusses the quality of the design product as it relates to an owner's professional selection and procurement procedure. Project quality, the level of professional services to be ... -
Discussion of “<i>Should Engineering Schools Address Environmental and Occupational Health Issues</i>” by Dennis J. Paustenbach (April, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 2)
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Discussion of “<i>Western Engineers in Developing Countries</i>” by Laurence D. Wesley (July, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 3)
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Loss Prevention Resources
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989)The professional liability crisis has reached historic heights and there has been a marked increase in interest in the character of lawsuits filed. A number of states have enacted “frivolous lawsuit” legislation that ... -
Discussion of “<i>Developing Countries: High Tech or Innovative Management?</i>” by Phillip Z. Kirpich (April, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 2)
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