TASK 1 - FINAL REPORT - FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A BRIDGE AUTOMATED DESIGN AND DRAFTING SYSTEM (BRADD-2)

This report documents the findings and recommendation of Task #1 of the subject research project. The objective of this task was to investigate the feasibility of developing an automated bridge design and drafting system and demonstrate its success by designing a software system capable of performing computer-aided design and drafting of certain simple span bridges. This involves the interfacing of new or existing analytical computer programs with computer-aided graphics display technology. The software design required evaluation of existing analytical programs as well as state-of-the-art applications of CADD in Bridge Designs. In addition, analysis of hardware requirements was made. While not designing a new hardware configuration, some necessary modifications and additions to existing hardware have been recommended. Thus, the system will be able to utilize current or PA DOT proposed hardware configuration most efficiently. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Baker (Michael) Jr, Incorporated

  P.O. Box 280-4301 Dutch Ridge Road
  Beaver, PA  United States  15009

  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

  Office of Research and Special Studies, P.O. Box 2926
  Harrisburg, PA  United States  17120

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Hayward, J C
  • Tiberio, Terrence J
• Publication Date: 1985-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 145 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Computer aided design; Computer graphics; Drafting; Software; Structural design
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00453522
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-PA-85-021
• Contract Numbers: 84-30
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:25PM