Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, IIT
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This paper analyzes the actions of a number of Nuclear Engineers at Browns Ferry and Three Mile Island who resigned from their positions in... Show moreThis paper analyzes the actions of a number of Nuclear Engineers at Browns Ferry and Three Mile Island who resigned from their positions in order to highlight the safety concerns they saw in the U.S. nuclear power program and nuclear power plant safety. The paper includes a description and chronology of events, and an in-depth case study analysis of the moral responsibility of engineers and whistleblowing. Show less
Department of Mechanics, Illinois Institute of Technology
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By definition, the limit load on a structure is the unique magnitude of the given loads under which a structure can first deform if it is made... Show moreBy definition, the limit load on a structure is the unique magnitude of the given loads under which a structure can first deform if it is made of a rigid-perfectly plastic material. The significance of the limit load for a structure made of a real material is discussed in relation to a simple truss. Sponsorship: Contract No. Nonr 140604 This research was sponsored by the federal government. The appropriate Department of Defense database, DTIC Online Access Controlled, was consulted prior to submission to confirm that the report has no distribution limitations and may therefore be made available to the public online. Show less