Introduction Flashcards
Thomas Tredgold’s definition for engineering
“Engineering is the art of directing the great sources of power in nature for the use and convenience of man”
What is the role of an engineer?
To protect the environment and the people within it. Also aim to benefit the people by employing effective structures that are intended to improve transportation and living habits of earth’s inhabitants.
Planning for sustainable growth of the human population and ensuring there are sufficient resources for the people in the future.
Karamagara was the first pointed ____ bridge.
Karamagara wasthe first pointed “arch” bridge.
Why is Industrial Revolution an important change in human history?
Biggest “jump” in technological and economical advancements in human history.
Name some of unintended consequences due to poor engineering and what action was taken after?
- Tay Bridge Collapse, 1879
- Quebec Bridge Collpase 1907 $ 1920
- Boston Molasses Disaster, 1919
Public demanded regulation of engineering.
What Act was created after the Great Smog event?
Clean Air Act of 1956
Cuyahoga River Fire in 1969 contributed to which Act?
Clean Water Act
The Love Canal led to which act?
Waste Disposal Act.
About 22,000 tons of over 200 different chemicals were dumped in the ditch from 1942-1953
Definition of Sustainable development
Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Worker safety and overall value of human life
Projects will be safe for both the user and workers in all phases
What are the 3 P’s?
Planet (Environmental), Prosperity (Economic), and People(Social)
CSCE take on civil engineers’ duty
Civil engineers (CE) can participate fully in the development process and advocate sustainable development to public. CE are in position to make tremendous difference.
Expand on Principle 1 - Do the Right Project
Stakeholders must understand the 3 P’s before proceeding the project considering both structural and no structural solutions
Expand on Principle 2 - Do the Project Right
The CE shall actively engage stakeholders and must design and deliver projects that address sustainability holistically (From concept to demolition or reuse)
