@prefix asme: . @prefix dct: . @prefix owl: . @prefix proethica: . @prefix rdfs: . @prefix skos: . @prefix xsd: . a owl:Ontology ; rdfs:label "ASME Code of Ethics Ontology" ; dct:created "2025-08-28"^^xsd:date ; dct:description "Ontology representation of the ASME Code of Ethics for mechanical engineers" ; dct:source ; dct:title "American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code of Ethics" ; owl:imports . asme:ASMECodeOfEthics a proethica:Resource ; rdfs:label "ASME Code of Ethics" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; dct:source ; rdfs:comment "Primary ethical resource for mechanical engineers" ; skos:definition "Primary ethical resource for mechanical engineers", "The official ethical guidelines of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers" . asme:ASMEEthicsCommittee a proethica:Resource ; rdfs:label "ASME Ethics Committee" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; rdfs:comment "Professional ethics oversight body" ; skos:definition "ASME committee responsible for ethics guidance and enforcement", "Professional ethics oversight body" . asme:AvoidConflictsOfInterest a proethica:Obligation ; rdfs:label "Avoid Conflicts of Interest" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:derivedFromPrinciple asme:FaithfulAgent ; proethica:hasUrgency "immediate" ; rdfs:comment "Professional independence requirement" ; skos:definition "Engineers must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with professional duties", "Professional independence requirement" . asme:ConductSafetyAnalysis a proethica:Action ; rdfs:label "Conduct Safety Analysis" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasUrgency "planned" ; proethica:supportsPrinciple asme:PublicSafetyHealthWelfare ; rdfs:comment "Required safety evaluation process" ; skos:definition "Required safety evaluation process", "The action of performing comprehensive safety analysis of mechanical systems" . asme:DesignEngineer a proethica:Role ; rdfs:label "Mechanical Design Engineer" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasResponsibilities asme:EnsurePublicSafety ; rdfs:comment "Specialized design role" ; skos:definition "A mechanical engineer specializing in the design of mechanical systems and components", "Specialized design role" . asme:EnvironmentalProtection a proethica:Principle ; rdfs:label "Environmental Protection" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasEthicalWeight "fundamental" ; rdfs:comment "Environmental responsibility in engineering practice" ; skos:definition "Environmental responsibility in engineering practice", "Mechanical engineers shall consider environmental impact in their professional activities and strive to contribute to sustainable development" . asme:FairCompetition a proethica:Principle ; rdfs:label "Fair Competition" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasEthicalWeight "fundamental" ; rdfs:comment "Professional conduct in competitive situations" ; skos:definition "Mechanical engineers shall not compete unfairly with others by making false or malicious statements or by other improper or questionable acts", "Professional conduct in competitive situations" . asme:MaintainTechnicalCompetence a proethica:Obligation ; rdfs:label "Maintain Technical Competence" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:derivedFromPrinciple asme:CompetentServices ; proethica:hasUrgency "ongoing" ; rdfs:comment "Ongoing professional development requirement" ; skos:definition "Engineers must keep current with developments in their field through continuing education", "Ongoing professional development requirement" . asme:ManufacturingEngineer a proethica:Role ; rdfs:label "Manufacturing Engineer" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasResponsibilities asme:EnsurePublicSafety ; rdfs:comment "Manufacturing specialization role" ; skos:definition "A mechanical engineer specializing in manufacturing processes and production systems", "Manufacturing specialization role" . asme:MechanicalEngineer a proethica:Role ; rdfs:label "Mechanical Engineer" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasResponsibilities asme:EnsurePublicSafety, asme:PracticeInCompetenceArea ; rdfs:comment "Core professional role in mechanical engineering" ; skos:definition "A professional engineer specializing in the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems", "Core professional role in mechanical engineering" . asme:ProfessionalIntegrity a proethica:Principle ; rdfs:label "Professional Integrity" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasEthicalWeight "fundamental" ; rdfs:comment "Maintaining professional standards and fair compensation" ; skos:definition "Maintaining professional standards and fair compensation", "Mechanical engineers shall uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for engineering work" . asme:ProfessionalLicensing a proethica:Constraint ; rdfs:label "Mechanical Engineering Licensing Requirements" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasType "legal" ; rdfs:comment "Legal constraint on professional practice" ; skos:definition "Legal constraint on professional practice", "Legal requirement for mechanical engineers to obtain appropriate professional licenses" . asme:ProvideHonestAssessment a proethica:Action ; rdfs:label "Provide Honest Technical Assessment" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasUrgency "immediate" ; proethica:supportsPrinciple asme:ObjectiveTruthfulStatements ; rdfs:comment "Professional honesty requirement" ; skos:definition "Professional honesty requirement", "The action of providing truthful and objective technical evaluations" . asme:ProvideObjectiveStatements a proethica:Obligation ; rdfs:label "Provide Objective Statements" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:derivedFromPrinciple asme:ObjectiveTruthfulStatements ; proethica:hasUrgency "immediate" ; rdfs:comment "Professional communication standard" ; skos:definition "Engineers must issue public statements based on adequate knowledge and in an objective manner", "Professional communication standard" . asme:ReportUnsafeDesigns a proethica:Action ; rdfs:label "Report Unsafe Designs" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasUrgency "immediate" ; proethica:supportsPrinciple asme:PublicSafetyHealthWelfare ; rdfs:comment "Safety reporting obligation" ; skos:definition "Safety reporting obligation", "The action of reporting mechanical designs that pose safety risks" . asme:SafetyStandards a proethica:Constraint ; rdfs:label "Mechanical Safety Standards" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasType "technical" ; rdfs:comment "Technical safety constraints" ; skos:definition "Technical and legal requirements for mechanical system safety (ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, etc.)", "Technical safety constraints" . asme:SeekContinuingEducation a proethica:Action ; rdfs:label "Seek Continuing Education" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasUrgency "ongoing" ; proethica:supportsPrinciple asme:CompetentServices ; rdfs:comment "Professional development action" ; skos:definition "Professional development action", "The action of pursuing ongoing professional development and training" . asme:SeniorEngineer a proethica:Role ; rdfs:label "Senior Mechanical Engineer" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasResponsibilities asme:MentorJuniorEngineers ; rdfs:comment "Senior role with additional responsibilities" ; skos:definition "An experienced mechanical engineer with mentoring and leadership responsibilities", "Senior role with additional responsibilities" . asme:FaithfulAgent a proethica:Principle ; rdfs:label "Faithful Agent or Trustee" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasEthicalWeight "fundamental" ; rdfs:comment "Fiduciary duty to employers and clients" ; skos:definition "Fiduciary duty to employers and clients", "Mechanical engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest" . asme:MentorJuniorEngineers a proethica:Obligation ; rdfs:label "Mentor Junior Engineers" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:derivedFromPrinciple asme:ProfessionalDevelopment ; proethica:hasUrgency "ongoing" ; rdfs:comment "Professional development responsibility" ; skos:definition "Engineers must assist in the professional development of subordinates and junior engineers", "Professional development responsibility" . asme:PracticeInCompetenceArea a proethica:Obligation ; rdfs:label "Practice Only in Areas of Competence" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:derivedFromPrinciple asme:CompetentServices ; proethica:hasUrgency "immediate" ; rdfs:comment "Competence boundary requirement" ; skos:definition "Competence boundary requirement", "Engineers must perform services only in areas where they possess adequate training and experience" . asme:ProfessionalDevelopment a proethica:Principle ; rdfs:label "Professional Development" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasEthicalWeight "fundamental" ; rdfs:comment "Mentoring and development responsibilities" ; skos:definition "Mechanical engineers shall assist the professional development of those under their supervision", "Mentoring and development responsibilities" . asme:ObjectiveTruthfulStatements a proethica:Principle ; rdfs:label "Objective and Truthful Statements" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasEthicalWeight "fundamental" ; rdfs:comment "Requirement for honesty in professional communications" ; skos:definition "Mechanical engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner", "Requirement for honesty in professional communications" . asme:CompetentServices a proethica:Principle ; rdfs:label "Competent Services" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasEthicalWeight "fundamental" ; rdfs:comment "Fundamental competence requirement for professional practice" ; skos:definition "Fundamental competence requirement for professional practice", "Mechanical engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence" . asme:EnsurePublicSafety a proethica:Obligation ; rdfs:label "Ensure Public Safety" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:derivedFromPrinciple asme:PublicSafetyHealthWelfare ; proethica:hasUrgency "immediate" ; rdfs:comment "Primary safety obligation in mechanical engineering" ; skos:definition "Engineers must prioritize public safety in all mechanical system designs and operations", "Primary safety obligation in mechanical engineering" . asme:PublicSafetyHealthWelfare a proethica:Principle ; rdfs:label "Public Safety, Health and Welfare" ; proethica:appliesToDomain "mechanical_engineering" ; proethica:hasEthicalWeight "paramount" ; rdfs:comment "The overriding principle in mechanical engineering practice" ; skos:definition "Mechanical engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties", "The overriding principle in mechanical engineering practice" .