Construction CAE; Integration of CAD, simulation, planning and cost control

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (USA)

OSTI ID:6719050

Wickard, D A ^[1]; Bill, R D; Gates, K H; Yoshinaga, T; Ohcoshi, S ^[2]

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1. Bechtel Power Corp., Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2. Nuclear Engineering and Construction Dept., Hitachi Works, Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi (JP)

Construction CAE is a simulation, planning, scheduling, and cost control tool that is integrated with a computer aided design (CAD) system. The system uses a CAD model and allows the user to perform construction simulation on objects defined within the model. Initial cost/schedule reports as well as those required for project chronicling are supported through an interface to a work breakdown structure (WBS) and a client's existing schedule reporting system. By integrating currently available project control tools with a simulation system, Construction CAE is more effective than its individual components.

• OSTI ID: 6719050
• Report Number(s): CONF-890425--
• Journal Information: Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (USA), Journal Name: Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (USA) Vol. 51; ISSN PAPWA; ISSN 0097-2126
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
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OPTIMIZATION
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