Self-Managed Learning Model for Civil Engineering Continuing Training.

• Authors : Muench, Stephen T.¹

Subjects: *LEARNING; *ENGINEERING education; *CONTINUING education

• Source: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice. Jul2006, Vol. 132 Issue 3, p209-216. 8p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs, 1 Map.

• Abstract: Engineering is largely a knowledge-based profession; value comes increasingly from what an organization or individual knows rather than possesses. Continuing training is the principal means ... Copyright of Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice is the property of American Society of Civil Engineers and ...

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Virtual Classroom: Experience of Three Spanish Universities.

• Authors : Mesa Fernández, José Manuel¹; Balsera, Joaquín Villanueva²; Huerta, Gemma Martínez³

Subjects: *ONLINE education; *EFFECT of technological innovations on higher education; *UNIVERSITIES & collegesSPAIN

• Source: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice. Oct2012, Vol. 138 Issue 4, p262-266. 5p. 1 Diagram, 5 Graphs.

• Abstract: The article focuses on the real experience of virtual teaching in higher education in the University of Oviedo, the University of La Rioja, and the ...

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Student Perceptions of Sustainability Education in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

• Authors : Watson, Mary Katherine; Noyes, Caroline¹; Rodgers, Michael O.²

Subjects: *ENGINEERING students; *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering; *CIVIL engineering educationGEORGIA Institute of Technology

• Source: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice. Jul2013, Vol. 139 Issue 3, p235-243. 9p. 5 Charts.

• Abstract: For sustainable engineering to contribute to sustainability, curricular reforms are needed to train sustainability-conscious engineers. Examining student perceptions of sustainability education can provide insights for ... Copyright of Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice is the property of American Society of Civil Engineers and ...

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Relational Contracting and Teambuilding: Assessing Potential Contractual and Noncontractual Incentives.

• Authors : Rahman, M. Motiar¹ ; Kumaraswamy, Mohan M.²

Subjects: *CONSTRUCTION projects; *PUBLIC works; *LABOR incentives

• Source: Journal of Management in Engineering. Jan2008, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p48-63. 16p. 6 Charts.

• Abstract: Integration in construction projects implies alignment of both structural arrangements and operational mechanisms, in order to effectively coordinate and streamline the combined efforts of various ... Copyright of Journal of Management in Engineering is the property of American Society of Civil Engineers and its content may ...

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Education and Development of the Structural Engineer in Nigeria: Some Gaps in the System.

• Authors : Alutu, Okey Edwin¹ ; Iruansi, Osimen²

Subjects: *ENGINEERING education; *ARCHITECTS & engineers; *ENGINEERING statisticsNIGERIA

• Source: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice. Jul2008, Vol. 134 Issue 3, p242-247. 6p. 4 Charts.

• Abstract: The article discusses the loopholes in the educational system and training procedures of structural engineers in Nigeria. It cites various problems affecting the development of ...

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BRIGHTWATER PREPARES TO SHINE.

• Authors : Landers, Jay

Subjects: *SEWAGE disposal plants; *MEMBRANE filters; *EFFLUENT qualityKING County (Wash.); WASHINGTON (State)

• Source: Civil Engineering (08857024). Jun2012, Vol. 82 Issue 6, p58-83. 11p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on construction of the Brightwater Treatment System for wastewater in King County, Washington. It states that Brightwater relies primarily on membrane technology ...

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Developing Construction Professional Services in the International Market: SWOT Analysis of China.

• Authors : Lu, Weisheng; Ye, Kunhui¹; Flanagan, Roger²

Subjects: *CONSTRUCTION industry; *ENGINEERING firms; *ARCHITECTURAL firmsCHINA

• Source: Journal of Management in Engineering. Jun2013, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p302-313. 12p.

• Abstract: Construction professional services (CPSs), such as architecture, engineering, and consultancy, are not only high value-added profit centers in their own right but also have a ... Copyright of Journal of Management in Engineering is the property of American Society of Civil Engineers and its content may ...

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Influence of Ultraviolet Light on Photocatalytic Materials.

• Authors : Hanson, Shannon; Tikalsky, Paul¹

Subjects: *ULTRAVIOLET radiation; *PHOTOCATALYTIC oxidation; *CIRCADIAN rhythms

• Source: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. Jun2013, Vol. 25 Issue 7, p893-898. 6p. 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs.

• Abstract: gases affect the diurnal rise and fall of tropospheric ozone. By removing gases through the use of titanium dioxide () photocatalytic materials, tropospheric ozone concentrations could ... Copyright of Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering is the property of American Society of Civil Engineers and its content ...

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POLICY STATEMENT 465: Why We Must Raise the Bar.

Subjects: *CIVIL engineering; *MASTER of arts degree; *GRADUATE educationUNITED States

• Source: Civil Engineering (08857024). Apr2002, Vol. 72 Issue 4, p60. 8p.

• Abstract: Discusses the importance of a master's degree to the future of the civil engineering profession in the U.S. Details of a policy which supports ...

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2013 REPORT CARD FOR AMERICA'S INFRASTRUCTURE.

Subjects: *ENGINEERING services; *CIVIL engineers; *CIVIL serviceAMERICAN Society of Civil Engineers

• Source: Report Card for America's Infrastructure. Mar2013, p1-18. 94p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), national civil engineering organization which focuses on new developments in ...

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