A discussion of professional engineering ethical issues arising from the failure of the St. Francis Dam in California.

A discussion of the professional engineering ethical issues arising from the failure of the St. Francis Dam in California.

A discussion of ethical issues in professional engineering based on real incidents and practices, some with tragic consequences. Here is what is discussed: 1. E

Minutes beforeÊmidnightÊon March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam collapsed, sending more than 12 billion gallons of water surging through CaliforniaÕs Santa Cl