Write a paper on Ethics and Ethical Behavior as it relates to the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Write a paper on Ethics and Ethical Behavior as it relates to the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The paper content should be based on the concepts of ethics and ethical behavior as discussed in the course and within the framework of the article entitled “The Fifty-Nine Story Crisis” about the design flaws in the Citicorp Tower and the ramifications of the actions taken by the different parties.
Click on the links below to access the following:
The Fifty-Nine Story Crisis article
Additional resources:
The Citicorp Building Almost Collapsed
How The Citicorp Center was saved by a Student’s Question | Citicorp Center’s design flaw
The Fifty-Nine Story Crisis video
Answer these questions in detail and your own words, and justify your answers:
1. Based on the lectures in module 6, explain why this case presents an ethical dilemma?
2. Who is Diane Hartley, and what is her role in this case?
3. As a responsible engineer, what actions can Joel S. Weinstein take in response to Diane Hartley’s concern about the increased stresses due to quartering winds?
4. Did gender biases influence William LeMessurier or Joel S. Weinstein’s reactions to Diane Hartley?
5. Should the Contractor that changed the welds to bolts be held liable for anything? Explain your answer.
6. In this case, who bears responsibility overall? Answer from different perspectives and explain the reasons for your answers.
Format:
The paper must be well-written and concise. It should also be well-organized and free of spelling errors and mistakes. Limit the paper to two (2) single-spaced pages (-10% deducted if you use more than two pages for your response). Students are required to use headings/subheadings with bullet points as needed and proper formatting to make it easier for the reader to follow the line of thought. The grading of the paper will be based on its technical content, writing style, and organization.
