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

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 moralityDefining and understanding competenceA clear outline of engineering ethicsConsideration of degrees of negligenceDealing with uncertainty and assessing errorProfessional responsibilityLegal expectation of care in practiceEthical considerations with codes and regulationsHistorical development of ethical thoughtJustification for competent and ethical choicesCase studies in ethics and standard of careEthics and sustainabilityThe globally conscious engineer