A Methodology for the Evaluation of Structural Design Software for DOS- Based Microcomputers
Abstract
The missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and installation Directorates of Engineering and Housing require structural design engineers to produce high-quality designs with efficiency and accuracy. Therefore, the Army has an interest in the productivity and quality enhancements offered by structural design computer software. This report presents a methodology for evaluating the performance of commercially available structural design software for DOS-based microcomputers. Careful evaluation of such software is necessary because the quality of these products varies widely, and these differences may not be apparent without systematic evaluation by the potential user. Significant savings in the design process can be realized if a high-quality software program is used for its intended purpose.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA255421
Entities
People
- Hojjat Adeli
- James Wilcoski
- John R. Hayes Jr.
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory