Articles liés à The Code: An Authorized History of the Asme Boiler...

The Code: An Authorized History of the Asme Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Couverture rigide

Cross, Wilbur

 
9780791820247: The Code: An Authorized History of the Asme Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0791820246 ISBN 13 : 9780791820247
Editeur : American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020

Synopsis

In 1980 the American Society of Mechanical Engineers celebrates the centenary of its founding. The occasion has provided an opportunity for the Society to look back and survey its accomplishments, its distinguished members, and its constant dialogue -- among its members and with the American people -- concerning the role of engineering in a technological society. The dynamic tensions within the ASME make a fascinating background to this centennial history. The central role of the Society's headquarters in New York is examined the light of various movements for regional and professional sections within (and occasionally outside) the Society. The technical question of standards is shown to be a constant and creative problem for members -- reflecting their attitudes towards their role in a political system often reluctant to enforce nation-wide standars in business and industry. From the Progressive Era, and its attempts to reform city government and check the power of private utilities, to the 1970s and its renewed concern with ecology and business ethnics, the Society has provided a microcosm of informed debate about technical engineering problems which -- as this book makes clear -- concerns us all.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0791820246
ISBN 13 
9780791820247
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
252
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible