Safety and Cost
This principle emphasizes the importance of minimizing harm to both people and property during construction activities
What is safety?
This term describes the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities.
What is carbon footprint?
Before beginning a project, obtaining this from local communities is crucial for ensuring their support and collaboration.
What is community consent?
This standard test measures the compressive strength of concrete.
What is the concrete cube test?
This document outlines the ethical duties and responsibilities of civil engineers.
What is the ASCE code of ethics?
The act of conducting a thorough risk assessment before starting any project falls under this crucial cost management practice.
What is risk management?
Civil engineers must consider this type of study to assess the potential adverse effects of a project on the environment.
What is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
This type of public forum allows community members to voice their concerns and support for local projects.
What is a town hall meeting?
Ensuring materials meet these specifications is essential for the durability and safety of any engineering project.
What are quality standards?
Maintaining this type of conduct is crucial for upholding the integrity of the engineering profession.
What is ethical conduct?
According to the ASCE Code of Ethics, engineers must hold this above all else in their professional duties. (3 items)
What is the safety, health, and welfare of the public?
ASCE’s Code of Ethics emphasizes that engineers should adhere to principles of this concept to protect the environment.
What is sustainable development?
According to professional ethics, engineers should engage in this practice to respect the values and needs of the community.
What is stakeholder engagement?
The ASCE Code of Ethics mandates that engineers must not compromise this aspect to cut costs.
What is material quality?
According to the ASCE Code of Ethics, engineers should avoid conflicts of this nature in their professional activities.
What is a conflict of interest?
This financial analysis determines the total cost of ownership of a project, including initial costs, maintenance, and operation
What is life cycle cost analysis?
The ASCE encourages engineers to support and participate in this type of community planning to promote environmental sustainability.
What is green infrastructure?
The ASCE Code of Ethics requires engineers to foster this within the community when planning and executing projects.
What is public trust?
This process involves verifying that construction materials comply with all required performance standards.
What is material inspection and testing?
Engineers have a duty to this, ensuring that their work complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
What is legal compliance?
These guidelines dictate that cost savings should never compromise safety standards in engineering practices.
What are ethical guidelines?
This process involves evaluating the ecological footprint of materials used in construction projects.
What is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
This concept involves ensuring that all members of a community have a voice in the decision-making process.
What is participatory planning?
The use of this advanced method can help in ensuring the structural integrity of materials used in construction.
What is non-destructive testing (NDT)?
The ASCE Code of Ethics requires engineers to continue their professional development and this type of education.
What is lifelong learning?