The Infrastructure and the Civil Engineer
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 4
Abstract
The civil engineer has played a major part in the development of this nation's vast infrastructure. Today, the infrastructure is in serious need of repair. The problem today is severe, and encompasses roads, bridges, dams, mass transit systems, and sewage and water systems. A poor infrastructure causes inconveniences, costs money, inhibits growth, and is unsafe. What should be the civil engineer's role in resolving the infrastructure problem? Civil engineers must find and announce infrastructure problems. They must be creative in their work. Civil engineers must stress the importance of maintenance and the fallacy of reducing maintenance to save money. They must reevaluate engineering standards in accordance with current engineering considerations. Finally, the civil engineer must become politically involved to take greater control of public works projects.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 4 • October 1984
Pages: 151 - 156
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Oct 1, 1984
Published in print: Oct 1984
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