B.E.S.T. Pilot Study. Bridge Engineering System for TIES.

摘要

A prototype integrated bridge design system was developed on a Burroughs 5500computer system. The acronym B.E.S.T. stands for Bridge Engineering Subsystems for T.I.E.S. This subsystem was originally developed under a former project called Total Integrated Engineering System (T.I.E.S.). The computational part of the system consists of the following seven programs: control geometry,framing plan,reinforced concrete slab design,beam and girder design,bridge bearing design,abutment and retaining wall design and pier design. The system also includes Calcomp Drum Plotter programs for plotting: general plan of bridge,framing plan,transverse section,beam and girder schedules,abutment details,pier details and slab bar plan for straight bridges. (Author)