Learn the principles and practices of ethics as applied to civil and structural engineering 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 construction, professional responsibility, business and interpersonal relationships, and dispute resolution. Coverage includes: An overview of ethics and morality Defining and understanding competence A clear outline of engineering ethics Consideration of degrees of negligence Dealing with uncertainty and assessing error Professional responsibility Legal expectation of care in practice Ethical considerations with codes and regulations Historical development of ethical thought Justification for competent and ethical choices Case studies in ethics and standard of care Ethics and sustainability The globally conscious engineer

Learn the principles and practices of ethics as applied to civil and structural engineering This comprehensive textbook covers engineering ethics specifically through the lens of civil and structural engineering. Ethics in Civil and Structural Engineering: Professional Responsibility & Standard of Care uses known standards of professional care, ethical codes of conduct, published court opinions, and case studies specifically from the civil and structural engineering disciplines to connect core concepts to real-world professional practices. The book draws on examples of structural design, engineering of land and infrastructure development, and surveying to highlight ethical lessons, define professional competence, illustrate the expected standard of care, and summarize the future of best practices. Readers will get strategies that they can use to construct a morally based professional foundation and take an ethical approach to issues such as environmental sustainability, resilient design and construction, professional responsibility, design and decision justification, business and interpersonal relationships, and dispute resolution. Covers numerous ethical codes of conduct published in the United States and internationally Features court-based opinions and case studies that illustrate key concepts Includes review and discussion questions suitable for self-study or a college-level course Written by a practicing engineer and experienced author

Engineering Ethics: Challenges and Opportunities aims to set a new agenda for the engineering profession by developing a key challenge: can the great technical innovation of engineering be matched by a corresponding innovation in the acceptance and expression of ethical responsibility? Central features of this stimulating text include: · An analysis of engineering as a technical and ethical practice providing great opportunities for promoting the wellbeing and agency of individuals and communities. · Elucidation of the ethical opportunities of engineering in three key areas: Engineering for Peace, emphasising practical amelioration of the root causes of conflict rather than military solutions. Engineering for Health, focusing on close collaboration with healthcare professionals for both the promotion and restoration of health. Engineering for Development, providing effective solutions for the reduction of extreme poverty. · Innovative strategies for implementing these ethical opportunities are described: Emphasis on the personal responsibility of every engineer and on the benefits of supporting social structures. Use of language and concepts that are appealing to business managers and political decision makers. · Future prospects for increasing the acceptance and expression of ethical responsibility by engineers are envisaged. · Engineering Ethics: Challenges and Opportunities provides engineers, decision makers and the wider public with new understanding of the potential of engineering for the promotion of human flourishing.

This up-to-date self-study system delivers comprehensive coverage of all topics on the current version of the Structural Engineering SE exam This up-to-date self-study guide provides comprehensive coverage of all topics expected on the current version of the SE exam. Structural Engineering SE All-in-One Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, Second Edition offers background material, real-world examples, updated regulations and requirements, sample problems, and realistic practice exams, both multiple choice and essay. Written by a practicing engineer and a former exam developer and grader, Structural Engineering SE All-in-One Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, Second Edition will focus and enhance your preparation for the 16-hour Structural Engineering exam produced by NCEES and adopted by your jurisdiction. This book prepares you for every topic expected to be on the exam, including building systems, structural analysis, seismic and wind analysis, structural materials, bridges, and simple and complex code provisions. You will learn strategies for taking the exam and gain insight into how the test is written and graded. Coverage includes: An introduction to exam preparation and professional licensure Design codes and general loading Computer modeling and verification Construction administration and quality control Structural analysis Reinforced and prestressed concrete design Masonry design Foundation and retaining wall design Structural and cold-formed steel design Timber design Seismic loading Wind loading Bridge design

Global Engineering Ethics introduces the fundamentals of ethics in a context specific to engineering without privileging any one national or cultural conception of ethics. Numerous case studies from around the world help the reader to see clearly the relevance of design, safety, and professionalism to engineers. Engineering increasingly takes place in global contexts, with industrial and research teams operating across national and cultural borders. This adds a layer of complexity to already challenging ethical issues. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand or communicate the ethics of engineering, including students, academics, and researchers, and is indispensable for those involved in international and cross-cultural environments. - Takes a global-values approach to engineering ethics rather than prioritizing any one national or regional culture - Uses engineering case studies to explain ethical issues and principles in relatable, practical contexts - Approaches engineering from a business perspective, emphasizing the extent to which engineering occurs in terms of profit-driven markets, addressing potential conflicts that arise as a result - Provides extensive guidance on how to carry out ethical analysis by using case studies, to practice addressing and thinking through issues before confronting them in the world

This volume identifies, discusses and addresses the wide array of ethical issues that have emerged for engineers due to the rise of a global economy. To date, there has been no systematic treatment of the particular challenges globalization poses for engineering ethics standards and education. This volume concentrates on precisely this challenge. Scholars and practitioners from diverse national and professional backgrounds discuss the ethical issues emerging from the inherent symbiotic relationship between the engineering profession and globalization. Through their discussions a deeper and more complete understanding of the precise ways in which globalization impacts the formulation and justification of ethical standards in engineering as well as the curriculum and pedagogy of engineering ethics education emerges. The world today is witnessing an unprecedented demand for engineers and other science and technology professionals with advanced degrees due to both the off-shoring of western jobs and the rapid development of non-Western countries. The current flow of technology and professionals is from the West to the rest of the world. Professional practices followed by Western (or Western-trained) engineers are often based on presuppositions which can be in fundamental disagreement with the viewpoints of non-Westerners. A successful engineering solution cannot be simply technically sound, but also must account for cultural, social and religious constraints. For these reasons, existing Western standards cannot simply be exported to other countries. Divided into two parts, Part I of the volume provides an overview of particular dimensions of globalization and the criteria that an adequate engineering ethics framework must satisfy in a globalized world. Part II of the volume considers pedagogical challenges and aims in engineering ethics education that is global in character.