Author : Stephen Collins
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,85 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Communication in engineering
ISBN : 9781853025013
The authors describe the skills and background knowledge the effective engineer will need and go on to describe the historical development of the engineering profession, with particular reference to the UK but also in comparison with the French and German experiences. Assignments, exercises and study questions are set at the end of each chapter.
Author : Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,35 MB
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1119699258
Discover insider secrets of how America’s transportation system is designed, funded, and built – and how to make it work for your community In Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America’s transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize transportation to better serve local communities. You’ll discover real-world examples of poor design choices and how those choices have dramatic and tragic effects on the lives of the people who use them. You’ll also find case studies and examples of design improvements that have revitalized communities and improved safety. This important book shows you: The values of the transportation professions, how they are applied in the design process, and how those priorities differ from those of the public. How the standard approach to transportation ensures the maximum amount of traffic congestion possible is created each day, and how to fight that congestion on a budget. Bottom-up techniques for spending less and getting higher returns on transportation projects, all while improving quality of life for residents. Perfect for anyone interested in why transportation systems work – and fail to work – the way they do, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer is a fascinating insider’s peek behind the scenes of America’s transportation systems.
Author : Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge 3 Task Committee
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 43,12 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Civil engineering
ISBN : 9780784415221
This report outlines 21 foundational, technical, and professional practice learning outcomes for individuals entering the professional practice of civil engineering.
Author : National Society of Professional Engineers
Publisher :
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 28,8 MB
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Engineering law
ISBN : 9780915409105
Author : Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.)
Publisher : SME
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 20,27 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780873352697
This handy workbook prepares you for professional licensure and allows you to practice your test-taking skills. The text covers the history of professional licensure and the Mining and Minerals Processing exam; explains what licensing can do for you; outlines the engineering licensure process; highlights the six steps to licensure; covers application procedures; includes Model Rules of Professional Conduct; lists NCEES publications; and describes the testing process. A sample test complete with questions and answers is similar in content and format to an actual principles and practice (PE) licensure exam.
Author : National Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 38,19 MB
Release : 2004-05-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 030913336X
To enhance the nation's economic productivity and improve the quality of life worldwide, engineering education in the United States must anticipate and adapt to the dramatic changes of engineering practice. The Engineer of 2020 urges the engineering profession to recognize what engineers can build for the future through a wide range of leadership roles in industry, government, and academia-not just through technical jobs. Engineering schools should attract the best and brightest students and be open to new teaching and training approaches. With the appropriate education and training, the engineer of the future will be called upon to become a leader not only in business but also in nonprofit and government sectors. The book finds that the next several decades will offer more opportunities for engineers, with exciting possibilities expected from nanotechnology, information technology, and bioengineering. Other engineering applications, such as transgenic food, technologies that affect personal privacy, and nuclear technologies, raise complex social and ethical challenges. Future engineers must be prepared to help the public consider and resolve these dilemmas along with challenges that will arise from new global competition, requiring thoughtful and concerted action if engineering in the United States is to retain its vibrancy and strength.
Author : Ali E. Abbas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 25,74 MB
Release : 2019-11-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1108480411
Leaders from academia and industry offer guidance for professionals and general readers on ethical questions posed by modern technology.
Author : National Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,61 MB
Release : 2004-09-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309165725
Engineers and ethicists participated in a workshop to discuss the responsible development of new technologies. Presenters examined four areas of engineering-sustainability, nanotechnology, neurotechnology, and energy-in terms of the ethical issues they present to engineers in particular and society as a whole. Approaches to ethical issues include: analyzing the factual, conceptual, application, and moral aspects of an issue; evaluating the risks and responsibilities of a particular course of action; and using theories of ethics or codes of ethics developed by engineering societies as a basis for decision making. Ethics can be built into the education of engineering students and professionals, either as an aspect of courses already being taught or as a component of engineering projects to be examined along with research findings. Engineering practice workshops can also be effective, particularly when they include discussions with experienced engineers. This volume includes papers on all of these topics by experts in many fields. The consensus among workshop participants is that material on ethics should be an ongoing part of engineering education and engineering practice.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 22,31 MB
Release : 1985-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0309035929
The National Research Council's Panel on Engineering Interactions with Society was formed to examine the functioning of the engineering profession in the context of, and in relation to, American society. This document presents the findings of the panel. The panel's inquiry was twofold. First, it examined the impact that engineering and technology development has had on the nation, including the impact on societal demands, values, and perceptions on engineering. Next, the panel attempted to assess the structure and development of the engineering profession, and the adaptability of the profession in meeting current and future national needs. Chapters in the document deal with: (1) the evolution of American engineering; (2) the present era (managing change in the information age); (3) engineering and social dynamics; (4) maintaining flexibility in an age of stress and rapid change; and (5) conclusions and recommendations. Appendices include 23 references and a 16-item bibliography, along with an article prepared by Arthur L. Donovan, entitled "Engineering in an Increasingly Complex Society: Historical Perspectives on Education, Practice, and Adaptation in American Engineering." (TW)
Author : American Society of Civil Engineers
Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 25,36 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780784404881
