On Cold Iron: A Story of Hubris and the 1907 Quebec Bridge Collapse - Paperback
by Dan LeVert
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Language:EnglishPublisher:FriesenPressISBN-13:9781525562211ISBN-10:1525562215UPC:9781525562211Book Category:History, Technology & EngineeringBook Subcategory:Canada, History, CivilBook Topic:Post-Confederation (1867-), BridgesSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.62 inchesWeight:0.9017Product ID:SC92KR8RJ3
On Cold Iron: A Story of Hubris and the 1907 Quebec Bridge Collapse
When engineering students in Canada are soon to graduate, the solemn "Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer," penned by none other than Rudyard Kipling, charges them with their Obligation to high standards, humility, and ethics. Each budding engineer then receives an Iron Ring to be worn on the small finger of the working hand as a reminder throughout their career.
Through the story of the 1907...
Through the story of the 1907...
Language:EnglishPublisher:FriesenPressISBN-13:9781525562211ISBN-10:1525562215UPC:9781525562211Book Category:History, Technology & EngineeringBook Subcategory:Canada, History, CivilBook Topic:Post-Confederation (1867-), BridgesSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.62 inchesWeight:0.9017Product ID:SC92KR8RJ3
LeVert, Dan: - Dan Levert was Obligated in 1978. His rough edges, and those on his Ring, have been smoothed over with time. He has been a professional engineer since 1981. From 1998 2000, he was the president and CEO of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (now Engineers Canada). Dan is also a lawyer who practices construction law. He has been involved with construction all his working...
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