Abstract: In the planning, design, and operations stages of navigation projects, the engineer has a wide variety of tools available to aid in ensuring that the project provides for the . . . safety, health, and welfare of the public and sustainability and meets the other requisite criteria. During the planning stage the feasibility of the project is evaluated along with design alternatives to best suit the project's goals and objectives, project site limitations, applicable statutes and ordinances, environmental sustainability, and funding. It is the responsibility of the engineer to select the best tools available that will provide the necessary results within the scheduled timeframe. Ethically speaking, the engineer needs to make those selections based on best professional judgment, availability of specific tools and experienced staff and adequate facilities, and funding and time constraints. The more than can be learned of potential project performance in the planning and design stages, the greater the potential for project success upon completion.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-10-09
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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