Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering: Recent submissions
Now showing items 301-320 of 470
-
Suggestions for Increasing DBE Contractors Participation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)The Surface Transportation Act of 1982, which increased DBE participation in public construction work, has caused continuing controversy. To determine how best to increase such participation with the least controversy, a ... -
Discussion of “<i>Metrication and American Society of Civil Engineers</i>” by A. Ivan Johnson (April, 1986, Vol. 112, No. 2)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987) -
Should all Professors be Required to be Registered Professional Engineers in Order to Teach the Principles of Civil Engineering?
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)The issue of whether or not instructors in the field of engineering should be registered professional engineers has long been debated by both engineers and educators. Because registration represents years of effort, there ... -
Bridge Engineering Training Course for Indonesian Engineers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)A full‐time, 15‐week bridge engineering course has been planned and is being implemented at the University of New South Wales in Australia to upgrade the technical skills of some 60 mid‐career bridge design and construction ... -
Discussion of “<i>Professional Support for Safety‐Conscious Whistleblowers</i>” by Dan H. Pletta (April, 1986, Vol. 112, No. 2)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987) -
Professional Liability Exposure of Casual Consultants
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)Recent trends indicate that suits against professionals, including engineers, are on the increase. Laws are more sympathetic to those injured by the actions of various professionals. Until the mid‐1950s, the engineer was ... -
Engineers in Public Office
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)Our engineering societies' codes of ethics call for a commitment to public service. Holding public office is an excellent way to fulfill our obligation, and several ways to become involved are available. Engineers possess ... -
Undergraduate Research Participation: Professional Growth Experience
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)A recent National Science Board report dealing with undergraduate science and engineering education emphasized the importance of undergraduate participation in research. The opportunity to participate in a research project ... -
Closure to “<i>Professional Support for Safety‐Conscious Whistleblowers</i>” by Dan H. Pletta (April, 1986, Vol. 112, No. 2)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987) -
Civil Engineers' Role in Site‐Selection Studies
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)At the feasibility study level, the selection of the optimum site for a plant or a project is one of the most important decisions that will significantly influence the economic viability of the project. Civil engineers can ... -
Discussion of “<i>Artificial Intelligence</i>” by Murray A. Muspratt (July, 1986, Vol. 112, No. 3)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987) -
Organizations and Systematic Distortion of Information
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)Modern society depends upon organizational systems for much of its information, particularly with respect to the assessment of large scale technological projects. It is reasoned that organizations tend to distort information ... -
Closure to “<i>Artificial Intelligence</i>” by Murray A. Muspratt (July, 1986, Vol. 112, No. 3)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987) -
Professional Responsibility—Constructor's Role
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)The Kansas City disaster and the subsequent ASCE‐sponsored Construction Industry Roundtable Meeting focused attention on the relationship and relative roles and responsibilities of the professional engineer and constructor. ... -
Engineers, Ethics, and Nuclear Weapons
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)For years, engineers have had the reputation of social myopia, of being competent with technical problems but relatively blind to social concerns. Using literary and historical references, the writers argue for greater ... -
Communications Course for Engineering Students
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)A method of teaching which attempts to make a course in communication skills more attractive to engineering students through the use of computerized procedures is described. The method capitalizes on the use of available ... -
Can Civil Engineers Make the Difference by Involvement in Political Process?
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)This paper supports the position that civil engineers serving the public through the political system can indeed “make the difference.” Notewor76thy examples of civil engineers who were elected to government positions are ... -
Engineering Research—Are Developing Nations Getting Value for Money?
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)Many developing countries spend large sums of money annually to train engineers and applied scientists in developed countries. Upon returning to their countries, many are employed in universities, polytechnic institutes, ... -
Discussion of “<i>Motivating and Managing Engineers</i>” by Ralph Aronberg (January, 1985, Vol. 111, No. 1)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987) -
Role of Government Civil Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1987)The role of government civil engineers is demanding. Civil Engineers are directly involved in the planning, design, and construction of major projects which provide the lifeline for the development of our cities. In ...