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Analysis of Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff's Reply to The Boston Globe's Investigative News Series Concerning the Big Dig
written by Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (Boston, MA: Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, 2003, originally published 2003), 51 page(s)
This document served as the Massachusetts Inspector General's response to the Boston Globe's allegations of mismanagement during the construction of the Central Artery/Tunnel (known as the "Big Dig").
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written by Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (Boston, MA: Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, 2003, originally published 2003), 51 page(s)
Description
This document served as the Massachusetts Inspector General's response to the Boston Globe's allegations of mismanagement during the construction of the Central Artery/Tunnel (known as the "Big Dig").
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Accident report
Author / Creator
Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
Topic / Theme
Tunnels, Transportation engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
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Copyright © 2003 by the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
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Beyond Engineering: How Society Shapes Technology
written by Robert Pool, Oxford University Press (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1997, originally published 1997), 369 page(s)
This book focuses on some of the groundbreaking engineering inventions of the 20th century.
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written by Robert Pool, Oxford University Press (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1997, originally published 1997), 369 page(s)
Description
This book focuses on some of the groundbreaking engineering inventions of the 20th century.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Robert Pool, Oxford University Press
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Topic / Theme
Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 by Oxford University Press
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Beyond Failure: Forensic Case Studies for Civil Engineers
written by Norbert J. Delatte (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009, originally published 2009), 424 page(s)
Through a series of case studies this book introduces the reader to the basic concepts of forensic civil engineering.
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written by Norbert J. Delatte (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009, originally published 2009), 424 page(s)
Description
Through a series of case studies this book introduces the reader to the basic concepts of forensic civil engineering.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Norbert J. Delatte
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
American Society of Civil Engineers
Topic / Theme
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse, Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, L'Ambiance Plaza Collapse, Skyline Towers Collapse, Quebec Bridge Collapse, Silver Bridge Collapse, Structural engineering, Steel, Concrete, Construction, Construction materials, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
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Copyright © 2009 by the American Society of Civil Engineers
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A Big Dig Cost Recovery Proposal: Trench Drain Failures Led to Cost Increases
written by Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (Boston, MA: Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, 2004, originally published 2004), 18 page(s)
This report from the Massachusetts Inspector General outlines the widespread failures of trench drains along Massachusetts roadways.
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written by Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (Boston, MA: Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, 2004, originally published 2004), 18 page(s)
Description
This report from the Massachusetts Inspector General outlines the widespread failures of trench drains along Massachusetts roadways.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Accident report
Author / Creator
Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
Topic / Theme
Drainage, Transportation engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
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Copyright © 2004 by the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
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A Big Dig Cost Recovery Referral: Dewey Square Air Intake Structure
written by Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (Boston, MA: Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, 2005, originally published 2005), 16 page(s)
This report from the Massachusetts Inspector General presents the cost recovery findings from the Big Dig.
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written by Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (Boston, MA: Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, 2005, originally published 2005), 16 page(s)
Description
This report from the Massachusetts Inspector General presents the cost recovery findings from the Big Dig.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Accident report
Author / Creator
Gregory W. Sullivan, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
Topic / Theme
Tunnels, Transportation engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
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Boston's Big Dig: A Socio-Historical and Political Analysis of Malfeasance and Official Deviance
written by Michael W. Smith (Manchester, NH: National Social Science Association, 2010, originally published 2010), 16 page(s)
In this article, Prof. Michael W. Smith analyzes the bribery and corruption that existed in awarding contracts for Boston's Big Dig.
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written by Michael W. Smith (Manchester, NH: National Social Science Association, 2010, originally published 2010), 16 page(s)
Description
In this article, Prof. Michael W. Smith analyzes the bribery and corruption that existed in awarding contracts for Boston's Big Dig.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Accident report
Author / Creator
Michael W. Smith
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
National Social Science Association
Topic / Theme
Tunnels, Political corruption, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by the National Social Science Association
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Boston's Big Dig Fatal Epoxy Adhesive Failure
written by Myer Ezrin (Storrs, CT: University of Connecticut. Institute of Materials Science, 2008, originally published 2008), 5 page(s)
This report investigates the failure of the epoxy resin that was used in conjunction with bolts to secure the Big Dig's ceiling panels.
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written by Myer Ezrin (Storrs, CT: University of Connecticut. Institute of Materials Science, 2008, originally published 2008), 5 page(s)
Description
This report investigates the failure of the epoxy resin that was used in conjunction with bolts to secure the Big Dig's ceiling panels.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Accident report
Author / Creator
Myer Ezrin
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University of Connecticut. Institute of Materials Science
Topic / Theme
Big Dig Ceiling Collapse, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Tunnels, Engineering
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Copyright © 2008 by the University of Connecticut Institute of Materials Science
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Breakdown: Deadly Technological Disasters
written by Neil Schlager (Detroit, MI: Visible Ink Press, 1995, originally published 1995), 254 page(s)
This book is a collection of well-known disasters, including the Titanic, the Chernobyl meltdown, and the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
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written by Neil Schlager (Detroit, MI: Visible Ink Press, 1995, originally published 1995), 254 page(s)
Description
This book is a collection of well-known disasters, including the Titanic, the Chernobyl meltdown, and the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Accident report, Photograph
Author / Creator
Neil Schlager
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Topic / Theme
Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse, Chernobyl Disaster, Bhopal Gas Disaster, Windscale Fire, Titanic, Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, Hindenburg, United Airlines Flight 811, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Three Mile Island Accident, USS Scorpion Sinking, USS Thresher Sinking, Andrea Dorea-Stockholm Collision, Ocean Ranger Disaster, Boston Molasses Disaster, MGM Grand Fire,...
Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse, Chernobyl Disaster, Bhopal Gas Disaster, Windscale Fire, Titanic, Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, Hindenburg, United Airlines Flight 811, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Three Mile Island Accident, USS Scorpion Sinking, USS Thresher Sinking, Andrea Dorea-Stockholm Collision, Ocean Ranger Disaster, Boston Molasses Disaster, MGM Grand Fire, Mianus River Bridge Collapse, Ronan Point Collapse, Soyuz 11 Disaster, 1956 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision, Val di Stava Dam Collapse, Schoharie Creek Bridge Collapse, L'Ambiance Plaza Collapse, Ford Pinto Controversy, Civil engineering, Nuclear engineering, Chemical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Structural engineering, Engineering
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Copyright © 1995 by Visible Ink Press
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Bridges: The Science and Art of the World's Most Inspiring Structures
written by David Blockley, Oxford University Press (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2012, originally published 2010), 329 page(s)
This book explores some of the world's great bridges and the progression of modern designs.
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written by David Blockley, Oxford University Press (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2012, originally published 2010), 329 page(s)
Description
This book explores some of the world's great bridges and the progression of modern designs.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
David Blockley, Oxford University Press
Date Published / Released
2010, 2012
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Topic / Theme
Transportation engineering, Bridges, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by Oxford University Press
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Building Structural Design Handbook
written by Richard N. White and Charles G. Salmon (New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1987, originally published 1987), 1197 page(s)
This book provides insight into the design, analysis, and construction of a variety of building types.
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written by Richard N. White and Charles G. Salmon (New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1987, originally published 1987), 1197 page(s)
Description
This book provides insight into the design, analysis, and construction of a variety of building types.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Richard N. White, Charles G. Salmon
Date Published / Released
1987-05-08, 1987
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Topic / Theme
Construction, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 by John Wiley & Sons
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