{"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026view=list","prev":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=4\u0026view=list","next":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=6\u0026view=list","last":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=64\u0026view=list"},"meta":{"pages":{"current_page":5,"next_page":6,"prev_page":4,"total_pages":64,"limit_value":10,"offset_value":40,"total_count":637,"first_page?":false,"last_page?":false}},"data":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c13","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Article \"New Education Environment for Tomorrows PE\" Florida, 1978","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c13#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c13","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c13"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c13","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Article \"New Education Environment for Tomorrows PE\" Florida","title_ssm":["ASCE Article \"New Education Environment for Tomorrows PE\" Florida"],"title_tesim":["ASCE Article \"New Education Environment for Tomorrows PE\" Florida"],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Article \"New Education Environment for Tomorrows PE\" Florida, 1978"],"text":["ASCE Article \"New Education Environment for Tomorrows PE\" Florida, 1978","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982","box 6","folder 202"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1978"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1978"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":186,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 6","folder 202"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"date_range_isim":[1978],"_nest_path_":"/components#5/components#12","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c13"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c09","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Articles-Are We Educating Engineering Professionals?","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c09#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c09","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c09"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c09","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 11"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Articles-Are We Educating Engineering Professionals?","title_ssm":["ASCE Articles-Are We Educating Engineering Professionals?"],"title_tesim":["ASCE Articles-Are We Educating Engineering Professionals?"],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Articles-Are We Educating Engineering Professionals?"],"text":["ASCE Articles-Are We Educating Engineering Professionals?","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 11","box 11","folder 457"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 11"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 11"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":425,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 11","folder 457"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"_nest_path_":"/components#10/components#8","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c09"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05_c10","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Article \" Social Science Emphasis in Engineer Education,\" New Orleans, 1975","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05_c10#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05_c10","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05_c10"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05_c10","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 5, 1950/1979"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Article \" Social Science Emphasis in Engineer Education,\" New Orleans","title_ssm":["ASCE Article \" Social Science Emphasis in Engineer Education,\" New Orleans"],"title_tesim":["ASCE Article \" Social Science Emphasis in Engineer Education,\" New Orleans"],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Article \" Social Science Emphasis in Engineer Education,\" New Orleans, 1975"],"text":["ASCE Article \" Social Science Emphasis in Engineer Education,\" New Orleans, 1975","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 5, 1950/1979","box 5","folder 166"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 5, 1950/1979"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 5, 1950/1979"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1975"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["April 16, 1975"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":150,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 5","folder 166"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"date_range_isim":[1975],"_nest_path_":"/components#4/components#9","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c05_c10"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c15","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Article, \"The Making of a Pro\", 1974","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c15#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c15","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c15"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c15","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 11"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Article, \"The Making of a Pro\"","title_ssm":["ASCE Article, \"The Making of a Pro\""],"title_tesim":["ASCE Article, \"The Making of a Pro\""],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Article, \"The Making of a Pro\", 1974"],"text":["ASCE Article, \"The Making of a Pro\", 1974","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 11","box 11","folder 463"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 11"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 11"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1974"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1974"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":431,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 11","folder 463"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"date_range_isim":[1974],"_nest_path_":"/components#10/components#14","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c11_c15"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c07","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Article \"Tomorrows Professional Engineers- The Public's Advocate\", 1976","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c07#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c07","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c07"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c07","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Article \"Tomorrows Professional Engineers- The Public's Advocate\"","title_ssm":["ASCE Article \"Tomorrows Professional Engineers- The Public's Advocate\""],"title_tesim":["ASCE Article \"Tomorrows Professional Engineers- The Public's Advocate\""],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Article \"Tomorrows Professional Engineers- The Public's Advocate\", 1976"],"text":["ASCE Article \"Tomorrows Professional Engineers- The Public's Advocate\", 1976","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982","box 6","folder 196"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1976"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1976"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":180,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 6","folder 196"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"date_range_isim":[1976],"_nest_path_":"/components#5/components#6","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c07"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c11","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Article \"To Practice or Perish\"","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c11#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c11","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c11"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c11","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Article \"To Practice or Perish\"","title_ssm":["ASCE Article \"To Practice or Perish\""],"title_tesim":["ASCE Article \"To Practice or Perish\""],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Article \"To Practice or Perish\""],"text":["ASCE Article \"To Practice or Perish\"","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982","box 6","folder 200"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":184,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 6","folder 200"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"_nest_path_":"/components#5/components#10","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c11"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c08","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Article \"Ut Prosimus et Duedmus\" \"Trends in Faculty Quality and Objectives\"","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c08#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c08","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c08"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c08","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Article \"Ut Prosimus et Duedmus\" \"Trends in Faculty Quality and Objectives\"","title_ssm":["ASCE Article \"Ut Prosimus et Duedmus\" \"Trends in Faculty Quality and Objectives\""],"title_tesim":["ASCE Article \"Ut Prosimus et Duedmus\" \"Trends in Faculty Quality and Objectives\""],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Article \"Ut Prosimus et Duedmus\" \"Trends in Faculty Quality and Objectives\""],"text":["ASCE Article \"Ut Prosimus et Duedmus\" \"Trends in Faculty Quality and Objectives\"","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982","box 6","folder 197"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 6, 1975/1982"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":181,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 6","folder 197"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"_nest_path_":"/components#5/components#7","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c06_c08"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c33","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Asian Tour, 1978","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c33#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c33","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c33"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c33","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 10, 1976/1995"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Asian Tour","title_ssm":["ASCE Asian Tour"],"title_tesim":["ASCE Asian Tour"],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Asian Tour, 1978"],"text":["ASCE Asian Tour, 1978","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 10, 1976/1995","box 10","folder 440"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 10, 1976/1995"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 10, 1976/1995"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1978"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1978"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":408,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 10","folder 440"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"date_range_isim":[1978],"_nest_path_":"/components#9/components#32","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c33"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c39","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE - Committee on Public Affairs \u0026 Legislation","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c39#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c39","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c39"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c39","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 10, 1976/1995"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE - Committee on Public Affairs \u0026 Legislation","title_ssm":["ASCE - Committee on Public Affairs \u0026 Legislation"],"title_tesim":["ASCE - Committee on Public Affairs \u0026 Legislation"],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE - Committee on Public Affairs \u0026 Legislation"],"text":["ASCE - Committee on Public Affairs \u0026 Legislation","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 10, 1976/1995","box 10","folder 446"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 10, 1976/1995"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 10, 1976/1995"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":414,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 10","folder 446"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"_nest_path_":"/components#9/components#38","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c10_c39"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14_c01","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"ASCE Committee on Society Objectives Planning and Organization (COSOPO), 1970/1972","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14_c01#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14_c01","ref_ssm":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14_c01"],"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14_c01","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14","parent_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14","parent_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 14"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14"],"title_filing_ssi":"ASCE Committee on Society Objectives Planning and Organization (COSOPO)","title_ssm":["ASCE Committee on Society Objectives Planning and Organization (COSOPO)"],"title_tesim":["ASCE Committee on Society Objectives Planning and Organization (COSOPO)"],"normalized_title_ssm":["ASCE Committee on Society Objectives Planning and Organization (COSOPO), 1970/1972"],"text":["ASCE Committee on Society Objectives Planning and Organization (COSOPO), 1970/1972","Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 14","box 14","folder 618"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 14"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Box 14"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1970/1972"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1970-1972"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":587,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"containers_ssim":["box 14","folder 618"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["The collection is open for research."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"date_range_isim":[1970,1971,1972],"_nest_path_":"/components#13/components#0","timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1367.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pletta, Dan H., Papers","title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1942-1996"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1942-1996"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1942/1996"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"text":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.","Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).","The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.","Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"collection_ssim":["Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1982.006","/repositories/2/resources/1367"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"creators_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The first accession was donated to Special Collections by Dan H. Pletta in 1982. The second accession was transferred from the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 1996."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["16 Cubic Feet 16 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The original order in which Dan H. Pletta arranged the file folders was retained. The original file folder titles also were retained. This order is not always either choronological or alphabetical."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePletta was author of \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Statics and Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1951),\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003e Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics\u003c/title\u003e (Ronald Press, 1964), The \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eEngineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose\u003c/title\u003e (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Dan H. Pletta (1903-1996) was educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1927; C.E., 1938) and University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1931) with additional graduate study at Columbia University. He was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970. As department head he guided the development of that department until it emerged as a leader in related graduate study and research. He was one of the original five University Distinguished Professors appointed in 1970 and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1972. Besides teaching, his experience included design and construction in civil engineering, consulting as a stress analyst, and World War II service as an Ordinance Officer and as an instructor at the U. S. Military Academy.","Pletta's awards include an Engineering News Record Citation for Service to the construction industry, Engineer-of-the-Year Award of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Alumni Honor Award for Distinguished Service from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. In1987 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 1988 Virginia Tech awarded him its Ruffner Medal for notable and distinguished service at the university, and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mechanics Division conferred its distinguished educator award on him.","He served on the National Boards of Direction of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and of the NSPE; as president of their Virginia affiliates; and on many committees of these and other engineering societies. He was chairman of the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct charged with enforcing its Code of Ethics. He was chairman of the Professional Engineers in Education Practice Division and vice president of NSPE in 1977-1978. He was chairman (1982-1985) of the NSPE Public Advisory Review Board which serves as the Society's ombudsman for its members when disputed issues involve health and safety. He was an honorary member of the ASCE and founding member of the American Academy of Mechanics.","Pletta was author of Engineering Statics and Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1951), Engineering Mechanics, Part I Statics, Part II Dynamics (Ronald Press, 1964), The Engineering Profession: Its Heritage and Its Emerging Purpose (1984) and numerous articles in technical journals (1952-1982)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Dan H. Pletta Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dan H. Pletta Papers, Ms1982-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dan H. Pletta Papers was completed in or prior to April 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and the Order of Engineers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_475e6ba8398277bbb8e2b843a0bebc3a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_759f16dccdc5c06a2edf00d53097c652\" label=\"Physical Access\"\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c/emph\u003e This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department"],"persname_ssim":["Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":636,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:57.607Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1367_c14_c01"}}],"included":[{"type":"facet","id":"repository_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Repository","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University","value":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University","hits":637},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Polytechnic+Institute+and+State+University\u0026view=list"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/repository_ssim.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"facet","id":"collection_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Collection","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","value":"Dan H. Pletta Papers, 1942/1996","hits":637},"links":{"remove":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/collection_ssim.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"facet","id":"date_range_isim","attributes":{"label":"Date range","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"1878","value":"1878","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1878\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1942","value":"1942","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1942\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1943","value":"1943","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1943\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1944","value":"1944","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1944\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1945","value":"1945","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1945\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1946","value":"1946","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1946\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1947","value":"1947","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1947\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1948","value":"1948","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1948\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1949","value":"1949","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1949\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1950","value":"1950","hits":5},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1950\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1951","value":"1951","hits":4},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1951\u0026view=list"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/date_range_isim.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"facet","id":"creator_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Creator","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","value":"Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Pletta%2C+Dan+H.+%28Dan+Henry%29%2C+1903-1996\u0026view=list"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/creator_ssim.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"facet","id":"names_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Names","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","value":"Pletta, Dan H. (Dan Henry), 1903-1996","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Pletta%2C+Dan+H.+%28Dan+Henry%29%2C+1903-1996\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","value":"Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Special+Collections+and+University+Archives%2C+Virginia+Tech\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","value":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Polytechnic+Institute+%281944-1970%29\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","value":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Polytechnic+Institute+and+State+University+%281970-%29\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","value":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Polytechnic+Institute+and+State+University.+Engineering+Science+and+Mechanics+Department\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","value":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Engineering Mechanics Department","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Polytechnic+Institute.+Engineering+Mechanics+Department\u0026view=list"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/names_ssim.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"facet","id":"access_subjects_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Subjects","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Faculty and staff","value":"Faculty and staff","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Faculty+and+staff\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Science and Technology","value":"Science and Technology","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Science+and+Technology\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"University History","value":"University History","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/access_subjects_ssim.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"facet","id":"level_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Level","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Box","value":"Box","hits":16},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Box\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Collection","value":"Collection","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Collection\u0026view=list"}},{"attributes":{"label":"File","value":"File","hits":620},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=File\u0026view=list"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/level_ssim.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"all_fields","attributes":{"label":"All Fields"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026search_field=all_fields\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"keyword","attributes":{"label":"Keyword"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026search_field=keyword\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"name","attributes":{"label":"Name"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026search_field=name\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"place","attributes":{"label":"Place"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026search_field=place\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"subject","attributes":{"label":"Subject"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026search_field=subject\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"title","attributes":{"label":"Title"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026search_field=title\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"container","attributes":{"label":"Container"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026search_field=container\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"identifier","attributes":{"label":"Identifier"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026search_field=identifier\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"sort","id":"score desc, title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"relevance"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026sort=score+desc%2C+title_sort+asc\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"date (ascending)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026sort=date_sort+asc\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"date (descending)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026sort=date_sort+desc\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"creator (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026sort=creator_sort+asc\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"creator (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026sort=creator_sort+desc\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"title (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026sort=title_sort+asc\u0026view=list"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"title (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Dan+H.+Pletta+Papers%2C+1942%2F1996\u0026page=5\u0026sort=title_sort+desc\u0026view=list"}}]}