Professional Engineering Practice

by Harvey T. Dearden

This collection of essays provides key insights into the role of the professional engineer and in particular the nature of professional engineering judgement: what it is, how to get it, how and when to use it. The author also draws upon his experience in the process industries to answer some crucial questions, including: What obligations are placed upon you as a professional? What is the value of a bar stool to a professional engineer? Why Galileo's trial in 1633 is still relevant to engineers today.

110 pages, Paperback

First published July 17, 2013

Reviews

[Sean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short and well-written book. The author, though engaged in a different sector to myself has come to many of the same conclusions about robustness,safety and cost-effectiveness.