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Addressing Societal Needs of the 1980's Through Civil Engineering Research

by
Technical Council on Research of ASCE

American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY
978-0-87262-207-4 (ISBN-13) | 0-87262-207-X (ISBN-10), 1982, Soft Cover, Pg. 335

Conference information: Workshop Addressing Societal Needs of the 1980's Through Civil Engineering Research | Warrenton, Virginia, United States | June 11-14, 1979

Out of Print: Not available at ASCE Bookstore.


Document Type: Book - Proceedings

Abstract:

Critical issues facing society in ten subdisciplines of civil engineering are defined and the research required to provide solutions to these issues in each area is identified. The ten subdisciplines are categorized as construction engineering and management; enery; environmental (sanitary) engineering; geotechnical engineering; hydraulics, coastal, ocean, and irrigation engineering; structural engineering and structural mechanics; surveying and photogrammetry; and transportation engineering. Each subdiscipline is examined within the context of six societal needs including shelter; food, air and water; public safety; conservation; energy; and transportation. A total of 182 critical research needs is identified.

Subject Headings: Ocean engineering | Hydraulic engineering | Transportation engineering | Structural engineering | Sanitary engineering | Engineering mechanics | Geotechnical engineering

 

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