Professional Decisions: The Central Role of Models

Citeable URL: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/articles/bc386j987

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Attribute Name	Values
Creator	Elms, David G. Brown, Colin B.
Abstract	Engineering is largely concerned with models and modelling. Models provide a context in which decisions are made. Here the modelling process is considered in a general sense and then the relationship with engineering models is developed. For understanding, a first step is to differentiate and categorize. Thus ten types of engineering model are proposed and their purposes with respect to professional decision making are discussed. The role of models in engineering failures is also considered. Keywords: models, design, errors, decisions, analysis, failures
Resource Type	Article
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286608.2011.640752
Date Available	2013-02-15T01:32:16+00:00
Date Issued	2012
Citation	Elms, D., & Brown, C. (2012). Professional decisions: The central role of models. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, 29(3), 165-175. doi: 10.1080/10286608.2011.640752
Journal Title	Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems
Journal Volume	29
Journal Issue/Number	3
Academic Affiliation	School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Rights Statement	Copyright Not Evaluated
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Language	English [eng]
Replaces	http://hdl.handle.net/1957/36909