Discussion on ‘A framework for a civil engineering systems BOK’ by David Carmichael

ABSTRACT

Carmichael’s paper offers a framework for civil engineering systems work. The approach is rigorous. But equally rigorous should be the principles underlying the work, including a clear and unambiguous defining purpose and a careful attention to modelling principles. That is, a rigorous process is just as important as a rigorous framework. Suggested additions to the proposed framework are: purpose, information (including uncertainty and quality), modelling, topology and value.

KEYWORDS:

• Civil engineering systems
• framework
• process
• purpose
• information quality
• modelling
• value
• topology

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