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The document discusses the concept of ethics, particularly in relation to professional and engineering ethics, emphasizing the importance of moral principles in guiding engineers' conduct. It highlights the ethical dilemmas engineers face in their work, especially when developing new technologies and processes, and the responsibility they hold towards public safety. Additionally, it provides background on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Machchhu River suspension bridge collapses, suggesting a need for analysis of their similarities in failure.

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Ethics Topic UOL

The document discusses the concept of ethics, particularly in relation to professional and engineering ethics, emphasizing the importance of moral principles in guiding engineers' conduct. It highlights the ethical dilemmas engineers face in their work, especially when developing new technologies and processes, and the responsibility they hold towards public safety. Additionally, it provides background on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Machchhu River suspension bridge collapses, suggesting a need for analysis of their similarities in failure.

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What is Ethics / Definition of ethics


Ethics is derived from the Greek word “ethos”, which means “way of living”. Ethics is a
branch of philosophy that is concerned with human conduct, more specially the behavior of
individuals in society.
In a broader sense, ethics reflects on human beings and their interaction with nature and with
other humans, on freedom, on responsibilities, and on justice.
In general, ethics is concerned with human independence when it focuses on the relationship
that exist between humans and the world.
What are Professional Code of Ethics / Definition of professional ethics
Professional ethics are the guiding principles that are to be followed by or expected to be
followed by the people in that profession. These principles in any company or group can be termed as
ethics. Similarly, Professional ethics are to be applied by the people of a particular profession if they
can be based on the duties that they have to follow, their skills and specific knowledge.
What are Eengineering ethics
“Engineering ethics is the field of system of moral principles that apply to the practice of
engineering. The field examines and sets the obligations by engineers to society, to their clients, and
to the profession.”
Engineering is an important and learned profession. As a member of this profession,
engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standard of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a
direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by
engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection
of the public health, safety, and welfare. Engineers must perform under a standard of professional
behavior that required adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct.
Ethical Issues Faced by Engineers
The engineering field has grown in such a way that it now covers many different
aspects of our lives, from how we live to how we communicate to what we eat.
The engineering profession has become so ubiquitous in modern society that any
industry you can think of will have engineers at work: transportation,
communications, education, entertainment, and more.

it’s not surprising then for an engineer to face ethical issues and
dilemmas in their professional practice; whether they are faced with
deciding on the best solution or simply trying to do their job without
causing harm, they must make decisions about what is right and wrong in
accordance with their profession’s code of ethics.

When it comes to making moral choices when faced with an ethical


dilemma, you must analyze a variety of options, eliminate those that are
unethical, and select the most ethical option. But that begs the question,
what is an ethical dilemma?
Engineers will likely have to deal with engineering ethical dilemmas as they
develop new technology, engineering processes, and products. Though
engineers may not always be directly responsible for these decisions, they still
have a responsibility to do what’s best for the public.

This can be a difficult situation for anyone to be in, but it’s especially tricky for
engineers because engineering is a profession that is held to high ethical
standards. Engineers will likely have to deal with engineering ethical
dilemmas as they develop new technology, engineering processes, and
products. Though engineers may not always be directly responsible for
these decisions, they still have a responsibility to do what’s best for the
public.

Engineers will likely have to deal with engineering ethical dilemmas as


they develop new technology, engineering processes, and products.
Though engineers may not always be directly responsible for these
decisions, they still have a responsibility to do what’s best for the public.

Ethical Issues Faced by Engineers before failure

Ethical Issues Faced by Engineers during failure

Ethical Issues Faced by Engineers after failure

Background / What is Tacoma narrows suspension bridge (July 1940)

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built in Washington during


the 1930s and opened to traffic on July 1, 1940. It spanned the
Puget Sound from Gig Harbor to Tacoma, which is 40 miles south of
Seattle. The channel is about a mile wide where the bridge crossed
the sound. Sleek and slender, it was the third longest suspension
bridge in the world at the time, covering 5,959 feet
Background/ What is Machchhu river suspension bridge Gujarat India (October 2022)
On 30 October 2022 a pedestrian suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in
the city of Morbi in Gujarat, India, collapsed, causing the deaths of at least 135 people
and injuries to more than 180 others.
Analyse of similarities of failure of both bridges
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