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
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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