Ethics in Civil and Structural Engineering : Professional Responsibility and Standard of Care /

This comprehensive textbook looks at ethics through the lens of civil and structural engineering. Written by a practicing engineer and experienced author, Ethics in Civil and Structural Engineering: Professional Responsibility and Standard of Care uses known standards of professional care, ethical c...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Adams, Dave K. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill LLC, [2022]
Edición:First edition.
Colección:McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Temas:
Civil engineering > Moral and ethical aspects.
Structural engineering > Moral and ethical aspects.
Engineering ethics.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 0 |a Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Introduction to Ethics and Morality -- 1.1 Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness -- 1.2 Why Study Ethics as an Engineer? -- 1.3 Branches of Ethical Theory -- 1.4 Morality and Virtue -- 1.5 Review Questions -- 1.6 Discussion Questions -- 2 Defining and Understanding Competence -- 2.1 Career Readiness -- 2.2 The Profession of Engineering -- 2.3 Minimally Competent -- 2.4 Negligence in Practice -- 2.5 Uncertainty and Expectation -- 2.6 A Model for Competency -- 2.7 A Model for Self-Improvement -- 2.8 Review Questions -- 2.9 Discussion Questions -- 3 Professional Responsibility -- 3.1 The Public -- 3.2 Employers, Clients, and Colleagues -- 3.3 The Profession -- 3.4 Review Questions -- 3.5 Discussion Questions -- 4 Legal Expectation of Care in Practice -- 4.1 What Is the Law? -- 4.2 Construction Regulations -- 4.3 Licensing an Engineer -- 4.4 Defining a Standard of Care -- 4.5 Review Questions -- 4.6 Discussion Questions -- 5 Historical Development of Ethical Thought -- 5.1 Confucius (China, 551-479 BCE) -- 5.2 Aristotle (Greece, 384-322 BCE) -- 5.3 Ibn Miskawayh (Iran, 932-1030 CE) -- 5.4 John Locke (England, 1632-1704 CE) -- 5.5 Immanuel Kant (Germany, 1724-1804 CE) -- 5.6 Review Questions -- 5.7 Discussion Questions -- 6 Ethical Codes of Engineering Practice -- 6.1 Common Rules -- 6.2 National Society of Professional Engineers -- 6.3 Engineering Council of the United Kingdom -- 6.4 Engineers Australia -- 6.5 Japan Society of Civil Engineers -- 6.6 Review Questions -- 6.7 Discussion Questions -- 7 Justification for Competent and Ethical Choices -- 7.1 Defining an Ethical Foundation -- 7.2 Truth and Rationality -- 7.3 The Art of Persuasion -- 7.4 Steps in Making Ethical Decisions -- 7.5 Problem-Solving Strategies -- 7.6 Review Questions -- 7.7 Discussion Questions -- 8 Case Studies in Ethics and Standard of Care -- 8.1 How to Study Case Examples -- 8.2 Skyline Plaza Apartments-Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia (1973) -- 8.3 Teton Dam-Newdale, Idaho (1976) -- 8.4 Hartford Civic Center Stadium-Hartford, Connecticut (1978) -- 8.5 Minneapolis I-35W Bridge-Minneapolis, Minnesota (2007) -- 8.6 Eighth Street Pedestrian Bridge-Miami, Florida (2018) -- 8.7 Review Questions -- 8.8 Discussion Questions -- 9 The Globally Conscious Engineer -- 9.1 A Global Reality -- 9.2 Rules and Responsibilities -- 9.3 Social Sustainability -- 9.4 Sustainable and Resilient Development -- 9.5 Civil Engineering Solutions -- 9.6 Structural Engineering Solutions -- 9.7 A Global and Cooperative Responsibility -- 9.8 Review Questions -- 9.9 Discussion Questions -- A Answers to Selected Review Problems -- Index. 
520 |a This comprehensive textbook looks at ethics through the lens of civil and structural engineering. Written by a practicing engineer and experienced author, Ethics in Civil and Structural Engineering: Professional Responsibility and Standard of Care uses known standards of professional care, ethical codes of conduct, court opinions, and case studies to connect core concepts to real-world professional practices. You will get strategies for ethically approaching pivotal issues, including environmental sustainability, resilient development, professional responsibility, business and interpersonal relationships, and competent practice. 
530 |a Also available in print edition. 
533 |a Electronic reproduction.  |b New York, N.Y. :  |c McGraw Hill,  |d 2022.  |n Mode of access: World Wide Web.  |n System requirements: Web browser.  |n Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 
538 |a Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. 
546 |a In English. 
588 |a Description based on e-Publication PDF. 
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650 0 |a Structural engineering  |x Moral and ethical aspects. 
650 0 |a Engineering ethics. 
655 0 |a Electronic books. 
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