This book is a part of a self-study sequence in an engineering certification program. This volume concerns inspection and quality control of concrete structures. Sections titles are Inspection and Quality Control of Concrete; General Guides for Concrete Work; Concrete Floor and Slab Construction; Concrete Formwork; Correct and Incorrect Methods of…

With this volume, the American Society for Engineering Education begins a series of monographs for advancing education. Although the work deals particularly with engineering education, it is intended that techniques and innovations mentioned will be applicable to all fields of education. In this volume, components of an individualized instruction…

This report presents preliminary data from the National Science Foundation's Survey of Scientific Activities of Institutions of Higher Education - Current and Capital Expenditures for Research, Development, and Instruction in the Sciences and Engineering, Fiscal Year 1974. Mail questionnaires were sent to 621 universities and colleges, including…

The document is a programed text for a correspondence course in the planning, construction, and maintenance of military roads and airfields. There are seven lessons: construction requirements and design criteria; road reconnaissance and site selection; airfield reconnaissance and site selection; layout procedures, construction staking, and field…

Twenty-seven papers related to the themes of making engineering education more responsive to societal needs and integrating social implications into curriculum which were read and/or submitted at the workshop appear in the text. In addition, the results of five workshops sessions are reported. Summaries and recommendations are made in the areas…

The paper presented relates to the value of comparative studies in higher education. The problem discussed is one that transcends the country of origin: Germany. The publication is a translation of a paper delivered at the University of Karlsruhe in 1975 and speaks of the current dilemmas of science and engineering that are clearly universal.…

The instructional booklet explores various occupations in the job family of marine science. Following a brief introduction to the concept of occupational clusters, the student is given an overall orientation to the general area of oceanography and marine-related careers. A shore research station and the activities of a marine biologist are…

Proceedings of a conference to identify specific projects which might be undertaken to improve the availability and utilization of engineering information in developing countries are summarized. Papers report on engineering information activities of UNESCO and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation, on engineering information…

The study employs economic models of supply decisions, employer demand decisions and market interactions to examine scientific, engineering, and technical manpower utilization. The introduction surveys the major reasons for the perennial concern about manpower supply in the field, and examines problems of defining the occupations under study. A…

This bulletin contains materials suggested for use by agricultural teachers in the improvement of their agricultural mechanics programs. In its function as a guide to planning a teaching program in agricultural mechanics the document outlines the principles and procedures in course planning, 12 guiding concepts in the teaching of agricultural…

These preliminary data are based on the National Science Foundation's Quick Response Survey of a sample of science and engineering graduate departments in institutions awarding the Ph.D. degree. The sample was designed to indicate with reasonable precision total graduate enrollment in science and engineering as well as major changes that may have…

This publication presents the results of a survey conducted to determine the viewpoint of industry regarding the subject matter that should be included in ocean engineering education programs. Questionnaires were mailed to over 1,000 individuals; 270 replies, or 27 percent of those surveyed, respond. Seventy percent of the replies indicated…

This quarterly journal reviews trade books, textbooks, and reference works in the pure and applied sciences for students in elementary and secondary schools and in the first two years of college. Included are selected advanced and professional books useful to students and faculty members. A listing of detailed subject fields is provided including…

This quarterly journal reviews trade books, textbooks, and reference works in the pure and applied sciences for students in elementary and secondary schools and in the first two years of college. Included are selected advanced and professional books useful for reference to students and teachers. Each book is reviewed and annotated by a qualified…

This contractual agreement is for the period July 1, 1973 through December 15, 1975. The agreement covers: purpose and intent of the agreement, nondiscrimination, rights of the employer, no-strike guarantee, recognition, union security, union dues and initiation fees, seniority definitions and loss of seniority, probationary employees, union…