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<strong>Online</strong> <strong>Ethics</strong> <strong>Center</strong>: Client Request <strong>for</strong> SecrecyClient Request <strong>for</strong> SecrecyAbraham is a structural designer. After constructing a new andinnovative building, he finds a fault in his calculations that could result inits collapse under severe wind conditions. Such a collapse wouldendanger the occupants.Abraham advises the architect and client. <strong>The</strong> architect and client agreeupon remedial construction and necessary evacuation plan are developed.Both the client and architect strongly agree that the situation should bekept secret.What, if anything, should Abraham do?--adapted from NSPE Cases No. 98-91996 NSPE Code <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ethics</strong> This is the version <strong>of</strong> the code archived in theOEC. An earlier version may have been used in this case.Last Modified:10/03/05 by mmOriginal Case and BER JudgementReturn to the Index <strong>of</strong> NSPE-based CasesReturn to top.Help us evaluate and improve our site by taking this online survey.Copyright 1995-2004 <strong>Online</strong> <strong>Ethics</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> and <strong>Science</strong>,Terms <strong>of</strong> Servicehttp://onlineethics.org/cases/nspe/ec98-9.html10/25/2005 9:07:28 AM
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