Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering: Recent submissions
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A Proposed Eighth Fundamental Canon for the ASCE Code of Ethics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984)The task of the civil engineer is to design physical changes which necessarily impact the surrounding environment. Because of this, ASCE ought to have an unequivocal ethical position on the subject which is consistent with ... -
Time Compression Effects of Videotapes on Students
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984)A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using timecompressed videotapes in engineering education. Students in Junior level engineering economy classes were divided into groups and instructed for five consecutive ... -
The Civil Engineering Degree: Education or Training?
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984)The limitations of the current four‐year engineering curricula are examined, emphasizing the lack of liberal arts supplement to an undergraduate engineering education. While the importance of the engineering function in ... -
Integrating Fundamentals and Computer Usage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984)With the expanding availability of computer facilities in the universities, there seems to be a growing trend to emphasize the use of large computer codes, originated as general purpose commercial software and for research ... -
Multiproject Multidesigner Work By Matrix Format
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984)This paper presents a description of a successful, pragmatic application of the matrix organization format in a layered structure, to the work of many design disciplines being applied simultaneously to design work on many ... -
Discussion of “<i>Task Committee on Engineering Education: Report to the Board of Direction</i>” by The Task Committee on Engineering Education (January, 1982)
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Discussion of “<i>Professional Responsibility of Engineers in Public Works Management</i>” by William H. Wisely (April, 1982)
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Construction Research and Education
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984)The construction industry, the largest industry in America, is in disarray because of high costs, sliding productivity, marginal profits, and high turnover. Research and development (R&D) in the industry is at present ... -
Engineering Ethics and Private Practice
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984)Engineers employed in private practice face ethical problems which may vary from those of engineers in industry, academia, and the public sector. Twelve practical examples, specifically related to private practice, are ... -
Discussion of “<i>Professional Schools: The Debate Continues</i>” by Joseph S. Ward (April, 1983)
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Availability Mechanics: Logical Economics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1983)Efforts to cure our recurring economic problems have resulted in trade‐offs among inflation, interest rates, and unemployment, and have not promoted economic growth. The failure of these efforts is due to failure to correctly ... -
Liability: Attitudes and Procedures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1983)The impact of individual and organizational policies concerning liability are reflected in the techniques and procedures followed by an organization. Minimizing liability exposure is the engineering management imperative ... -
Closure to “<i>Responding to the Challenges of Engineering Practice</i>” by Adolph J. Ackerman (April, 1980)
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The Use of Round Numbers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1983)Round numbers are widely used in engineering. Through a process of tacit co‐ordination between the writer and the reader, round numbers help focus attention simply by being round, facilitate agreement, speed review processes, ... -
Infrastructure: Etymology and Import
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984)As attention to the nation's infrastructure becomes a matter for political discussion, there is also a focus on the word itself. The funding formula will depend upon definition, and a review of the etymology is in order. ... -
Discussion of “<i>Involvement of Engineers in Public Affairs</i>” by Milton Mortman (October, 1982)
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Engineering Students Perception of General Educational Requirements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1983)It is commonly believed that engineering students view general educational requirements (GER) as the useless, uninteresting part of an engineering curriculum. Few students recognize the intent of GER. A survey of civil ... -
Putting Professionalism in a Professional Career
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1983)There are many definitions of professionalism; however, competency in the job and service to others are the core requirements. There is no dispute that job knowledge is the cornerstone of all professions; without the ... -
NEPA: the Original Intent of the Law
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1983)The profound impact of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) has resulted in arguments about the original intent of Congress in enacting the legislation. The greatest controversy surrounds the requirements ... -
Potential Malpractice Liability of Civil Engineers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1983)Civil engineers and surveyors are not by law insurers of the correctness and accuracy of their work. They can, however, be held liable in damages for negligence, mistakes and misrepresentations in the performance of their ...