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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Address at the 42d Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois, June 21st, 1910, Paper No. 1178   By: (1863-)

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In this collection of papers presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the American Society of Civil Engineers in Chicago in 1910, J. A. Bensel provides valuable insights into various topics related to civil engineering. From discussions on the importance of efficient construction methods to the challenges faced in designing infrastructure for urban environments, Bensel offers a comprehensive overview of the state of civil engineering in the early 20th century.

One of the standout features of this collection is Bensel's clear and concise writing style, making complex engineering concepts accessible to readers with varying levels of technical knowledge. His passion for the subject shines through in his thorough analysis and thoughtful commentary on the issues facing civil engineers at the time.

Overall, this compilation of papers serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of civil engineering and the challenges faced by early engineers as they worked to shape the built environment. Bensel's work remains relevant today, providing valuable lessons for modern-day engineers as they continue to tackle complex infrastructure projects.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

INSTITUTED 1852

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Paper No. 1178

ADDRESS AT THE 42D ANNUAL CONVENTION, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 21ST, 1910.

BY JOHN A. BENSEL, PRESIDENT, AM. SOC. C. E.

I know that to some of my audience a satisfactory address at a summer convention would be like that which many people regard as a satisfactory sermon something soothing and convincing, to the effect that you are not as other men are, but better. While I appreciate very fully, however, the honor of being able to address you, I am going to look trouble in the face in an effort to convince you that, in spite of great individual achievements, engineers are behind other professional men in professional spirit, and particularly in collective effort.

Whether this, if true, is due to our extreme youth as a profession, or our extreme age, is dependent upon the point of view; but I think it is a fact that will be admitted by all that engineers have not as yet done much for their profession, even if they have done considerable for the world at large.

Looking backward, our calling may properly be considered the oldest in the world. It is older, in fact, than history itself, for man did not begin to separate from the main part of animal creation, until he began to direct the sources of power in Nature for the benefit, if not always for the improvement, of his particular kind... Continue reading book >>


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