Research Article
Apr 1975
Examples of Computer Usage in Bridge Design
Authors: Robert J. Cope and John H. BungeyAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 101, Issue 4
Abstract
Design procedures supported on an office based mini-computer with a display are described and illustrated by examples for concrete bridge design. To retain the engineers' sense of involvement in design and to maintain his flexibility of approach a data-based system is developed. Files are accessed by independent programs and graphical communication is used extensively to ensure fluid and meaningful man-machine interaction in real time. The techniques are illustrated by application to the overall design of a multispan varying section prestressed-concrete bridge and to design of structural elements. Emphasis is placed on visual communication and on the provision of design aids to accelerate the decision-making process. The approach provides an economic, efficient, and accurate method of performing complex operations which are not suited to fully automatic treatment. By condensing the time span of a design cycle more possible solutions can be investigated and thus the engineers' chances of producing the most appropriate design are increased.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 101 • Issue 4 • April 1975
Pages: 779 - 793
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Apr 1975
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Robert J. Cope
Lect., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Liverpool, Liverpool, England
John H. Bungey
Lect., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Liverpool, Liverpool, England
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