You are required to write a paper on Ethics and Ethical behavior as it relates to
the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The paper
content should be based on the concepts of ethics and ethical behavior as
discussed in the course and within the framework of the article entitled “The
Fifty-Nine Story Crisis” about the design flaws in the Citicorp Tower and the
ramifications of the actions taken by the different parties.
Answer these questions in detail and your own words, and justify your answers:
1. Based on the lectures in module 6, explain why this case presents an ethical
dilemma?
2. Who is Diane Hartley, and what is her role in this case?
3. As a responsible engineer, what actions can Joel S. Weinstein take in
response to Diane Hartley’s concern about the increased stresses due to
quartering winds?
4. Did gender biases influence William LeMessurier or Joel S. Weinstein’s
reactions to Diane Hartley?
5. Should the Contractor that changed the welds to bolts be held liable for
anything? Explain your answer.
6. In this case, who bears responsibility overall? Answer from different
perspectives and explain the reasons for your answers.
Format:
The paper must be well-written and concise. It should also be well-organized
and free of spelling errors and mistakes. Limit the paper to two (2) single-spaced pages. Students are required to use headings/subheadings with bullet points as needed and proper formatting to make it easier for the reader to follow the
line of thought. The grading of the paper will be based on its technical content, writing style, and organization.