Ethics in Civil and Structural Engineering: Professional Responsibility and Standard of Care, 1st Edition PDF

Abstract:

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 development, professional responsibility, business and interpersonal relationships, and competent practice.

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

Author: Dave K. Adams