Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Volume 4, Number 6, 1996, pages 717-729

DOI: 10.12989/sem.1996.4.6.717

CAD for process innovation in the construction industry

Feijo B, Gomes PCR, Scheer S

Abstract

This paper presents the concepts of Process Innovation and Concurrent Engineering in view of their use within Integrated CAD Systems. It follows by proposing process models that support an effective implementation. The work is practically founded on the authors\' experience in performing the initial steps of implementation of some of such integrated systems for the construction industry.

Key Words

integrated CAD systems, process innovation, concurrent engineering

Address

PUC RIO,ICAD,DEPT COMP SCI,RIO JANEIRO,BRAZIL<br />INST SUPER TECN,DEPT CIVIL ENGN,LISBON,PORTUGAL<br />UFPR,CTR ESTUDOS ENGN CIVIL,CURITIBA,PARANA,BRAZIL