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Title:

FEASIBILITY OF COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING

Accession Number:

00390838

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/3090036593

Abstract:

Studies made by the New York State Department of Transportation to justify implementation of a computer-aided drafting (CAD) system for structural drafting are described. A demonstration project using existing available equipment during offshift hours was organized to evaluate operations for this application and provide drawing productivity data. Observations, productivity results, and recommendations for a full-scale drafting operation are presented. The project results were the basis for an analysis to quantify potential cost savings and to recommend a CAD system configuration. The assumptions, methodology, and results of the cost savings and to recommend a CAD system configuration. The assumptions, methodology, and results of the cost analysis are outlined. The findings led to the conclusion that CAD is well justified from a cost standpoint provided minimum work-load and system utilization requirements are met.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper appeared in Transportation Research Record Number 950, Volume 1, Second Bridge Engineering Conference conducted by the Transportation Research Board and the Federal Highway Administration, September 24-26, 1984. Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on General Structures. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Monograph Accession #:

01419841

Authors:

Christian, George A
Cole, Alexander P

Editors:

Kassabian, Naomi
Herman, Scott C
Kaplan, Elizabeth W
Starkey, Jane

Pagination:

pp 1-7

Publication Date:

1984

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 950
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

03090036593

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (4)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Cost analysis

Subject Areas:

Bridges and other structures; Design; Finance; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Dec 30 1984 12:00AM