ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING ENGINEERING SOFTWARE. VOLUME NO. 3: BRIDGE CADD OPERATIONS STUDY FOR THE BRIDGE DIVISION OF THE WYOMING TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) technology is and will continue to be a key component of a successful engineering design operation. Clearly, the implementation of CADD at the Wyoming Transportation Department (WTD) has changed operational procedures greatly. Although the utilization of CADD has increased productivity and allowed operations to keep pace with increased project loads, there is still great potential to improve the quality, flow and dissemination of design information by tapping computing resources. Recognizing this potential, the Bridge Branch initiated this study to provide direction in optimizing CADD usage. Assessing current practices was done through an interview process in which the Bridge and CADD Branches provided comments, recommendations and insights on the strengths and shortcomings of the CADD system. The information was compiled into the following major topical areas: (1) Training; (2) Communication/Documentation; (3) Automation; (4) Design Tools; (5) Data; and (6) Standardization. Based upon the data, the existing computing environment has been assessed and recommendations have been formulated and are presented in detail in the latter part of this report.

• Record URL:
  https://www.ugpti.org/resources/reports/details.php?id=288
• Corporate Authors:

  Mountain-Plains Consortium

  North Dakota State University
  Fargo, ND  United States  58108
• Authors:
  • Puckett, J A
  • Clancy, C
• Publication Date: 1992-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Appendices;
• Pagination: 144 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Assessments; Bridge engineering; Computer aided design; Drafting; Optimization; Recommendations; Utilization
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Finance; Highways; Research; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00634416
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: MPC Rept No. 92-9 Vol 3
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jul 30 1993 12:00AM