Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering: Recent submissions
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Professionalism and the Civil Engineer
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)In recent years, there has been a noticeable decline in the stature of the civil engineering profession. This decline has materialized because of: (1) Our failure to educate the public on the value of civil engineering ... -
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination Review, 1986
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)This report was directed by the ASCE Board of Direction, and approved by the board, October 1986. The performance of civil engineering (CE) majors in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam [formerly the Engineers in ... -
Commentary on the Code of Ethics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)A discussion of the current ASCE code of ethics is given in the form of a code commentary. A brief review of ethical theory is first given and used as a framework for the subsequent discussion of the code. It is argued ... -
Balancing Utilization and Development: A Large Firm's Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)Striking a balance between an engineer's utilization rate (chargeable time) and his/her career advancement poses a number of questions to many consulting firms. Examination of the two extremes in the spectrum of human ... -
Role of Civil Engineers in Shaping Public Policy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)Civil engineers need to participate in the shaping of public policy as part of their obligations to serve the public and the profession. ASCE has taken a number of steps to expand its involvement in the public policy process ... -
Computerized Engineers: Changing Standards of Professional Liability
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)Computer‐aided engineering systems hold great potential for reducing design mistakes, therefore reducing liability. However, the use of computers also has the potential for creating mistakes if the engineer places undue ... -
Introducing Structures to Nonengineering Majors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)Education in structural engineering is traditionally the responsibility of colleges of engineering and architecture. However, a major segment of students in such fields as design, arts and sciences, and fine arts can benefit ... -
Entrepreneuring and Venture Capital
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)The characteristics required to introduce a new product or service to the market include a superior product or service, a receptive market, a competitive advantage, and the potential for profit. To be successful, a sound ... -
The Status of Research
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)Research has been the basic academic prerogative for decades now. It has ensured that course material taught by professors was up‐to‐date, and it has provided a pool of ideas that industry needed to renew its competitiveness. ... -
Establishing Trust: Nuclear Waste Disposal
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)The U.S. effort to establish a permanent nuclear waste repository is threatened by a pervasive lack of trust that could undermine the entire program. Rather than examining the many technical debates involved, this paper ... -
Closure to “<i>Engagement of Engineers in Science Policy</i>” by Edward Wenk, Jr. (October 1986, Vol. 112, No. 4)
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Discussion of “<i>Civil Engineering Pedagogy</i>” by John M. Hayes (July, 1986, Vol. 112, No. 3)
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Persistent National Energy Issue
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)During the energy crisis of the 1970s, governments at the federal, state, and local level were preoccupied with policy decisions impacting every aspect of energy production and use. Today, as the result of reactions to the ... -
Plan for Quality Growth in Engineering Education
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)A plan is presented to improve the quality of engineering education in the United States given limited resources. The plan addresses current issues such as attracting the best students, limiting programs, a moratorium on ... -
Reviewers of the Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
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Highway Specifications: Link to Quality
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)Specifications are part of the basic contract documents for a highway construction project. The importance of good specifications and the enforcement of them cannot be overemphasized. A good specification must be fair, ... -
Discussion of “<i>Work‐Term Effectiveness in Co‐Operative Civil Engineering Education</i>” by Sabah Al‐Nassri and Edward McBean (Oct. 1986, Vol. 112, No. 4)
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Closure to “<i>Work‐Term Effectiveness in Co‐Operative Civil Engineering Education</i>” by Sabah Al‐Nassri and Edward McBean (Oct. 1986, Vol. 112, No. 4)
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Technocracy and Trusts: Nuclear Waste Controversy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a permanent nuclear waste repository. DOE is also required to conduct a program of consultation and cooperation with each of the ... -
Discussion of “<i>Engagement of Engineers in Science Policy</i>” by Edward Wenk, Jr. (October 1986, Vol. 112, No. 4)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)