On Civil Infrastructure Systems and Engineering Education
Publication: Journal of Infrastructure Systems
Volume 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Current trends along with results of the 1995 ASCE Education Conference are reviewed and discussed herein. In addition, several suggestions concerning civil infrastructure systems and engineering education are offered to stimulate readers' interest for further improvement.
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Volume 2 • Issue 1 • March 1996
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