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CHAPTER FOUR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR DESIGN
FUNCTIONAL AREA DEFINITION FDOT performs advanced processes in the design func-
tional area as follows:
The design functional area receives inputs from the planning
function for the purposes of producing the scope of the · The development of a project compact disc (CD) contain-
planned facility and deciding final parameters and ele- ing all the design documents and deliverables required for
ments from the alternatives input. At NYSDOT this includes their electronic bid letting process.
3D design models, specifications, and contract documents · As the CD gets processed between the design and pro-
including bid and proposal documents that are passed for- curement functional areas, their process enables checks
ward to the procurement function. for completeness, compliance with statutes and direc-
tives, versioning, and QA.
DESIGN FUNCTION DELIVERABLES
Case Study #1 NYS DOT
Responses to the survey questionnaire revealed the deliver-
able types or datasets shown in Table 5 as being received, · Work-Flow Process Diagram. Figure 6 (page 14) shows
processed, or sent through the design functional area. a data work-flow diagram for design functional area.
Responses are indicated by two numbers: response count fol- · Software Applications Utilized. Table 6 displays the
lowed by percentage of total responses for the functional area. software applications and data formats extracted from
the IDEF0 diagram for NYSDOT design functional area
(see Figure 8).
ADVANCED PROCESSES · Hardware and Networks. Microsoft Windows 2003
Server networks are utilized.
NYSDOT performs a best practice in the design functional area · Challenges and Process Adjustments. The NYSDOT
by creating a 3D design model of the project. This practice reported the following barriers and challenges to
is efficient as it serves two main purposes that reduce input advanced processes implementation:
procedures and efforts internally, externally, and across the Justification of efficient process change compared
project life cycle. with cheaper, but less efficient, processes.
Development of functional area culture or mindsets
· Internally: The 3D design model is passed to the pro- to make efficiency changes, specifically 3D design
curement, construction, and O&M functional areas and modeling.
where design data are extracted for the deliverables in Proprietary file formats that prevent efficient data
those functional areas, thereby reducing redundant exchange between software applications, specifically
resource input and increasing accuracy within the in regard to DTMs.
organization.
· Externally: The 3D design model is shared with the Case Study #2 FDOT
contractor, allowing technology-savvy individuals to
perform virtual construction [4D (three dimensions · Work-Flow Process Diagram. Figure 9 shows a data
plus construction project scheduling) CAD scheduling work-flow diagram for design functional area.
and virtual reality constructability review] and 5D · Software Applications Utilized. Table 7 displays the
(three dimensions plus construction project estimate) software applications and data formats extracted from
CAD estimating, thereby reducing redundant resource the IDEF0 diagram for FDOT design functional area.
input and increasing accuracy within the external proj- · Hardware and Networks. Linux and Microsoft Win-
ect organizations. dows 2003 Server Networks are utilized.
· Life cycle: The 3D design model acts as the shell for a · Challenges and Process Adjustments. FDOT reported the
3D design model that can follow the project's life- following barrier and challenge to advanced processes
cycle stages, acting as an information repository by implementation:
allowing input and extraction of data throughout the State statute required for electronic signature substitute
project's life. for engineer's plan stamp.
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TABLE 5
DATA RECEIVED, PROCESSED/GENERATED, SENT
FROM DOT DESIGN FUNCTIONAL AREAS
Data Type Receive Process/Generate Send
Survey Boundary 2191% 1565% 1461%
Elevation Survey 2296% 1774% 1461%
Drawings 1565% 2296% 1565%
Supplemental Specs 1878% 2191% 1565%
Pay Item Quantities 1774% 23100% 1878%
Other Data:
Environmental 14% 14% 14%
3D CAD Models 14% 14%
Standard Drawings 14% 14% 14%
Environmental Mapping 14%
Traffic Data 312% 14%
Highway Design Manual 14% 14%
Surface Design 14%
Subsurface 14% 14%
Hydrologic Design 14% 14%
Plan Preparation Guide 14% 14%
Surface Design 14%
Bridge Plans 14% 14%
Instructional Bulletins 14% 14%
Qualified Products List 14% 14% 14%
Electrical Design 14%
Landscape Design 14%
TABLE 6
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND DATA FORMATS USED
BY NYSDOT DESIGN FUNCTIONAL AREA
Application Software Application--Vendor Data File Formats
Design Engineering InRoads--Bentley Open/Proprietary
Design Graphics MicroStation--Bentley Closed/Proprietary
Terrain Cross--Sections GEOPAK--Bentley Closed/Proprietary
Pay Item Quantity Database Oracle Open/Proprietary
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FIGURE 8 NYSDOT data work-flow diagram for design functional area.
FIGURE 9 FDOT data work-flow diagram for design functional area.
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TABLE 7
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND DATA FORMATS USED BY FDOT DESIGN
FUNCTIONAL AREA
Function Software Application--Vendor Data Format
Structural Design/Design Engineering PEDDS--FDOT Open
Structural Design/Design Engineering MicroStation--Bentley Proprietary/Open
Structural Design Atlas Proprietary/Open
Structural Design MathCad Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering Indexer Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering Journaler Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering SheetIndexer Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering CAICE Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering GEOPAK Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering TIMS--FDOT Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering MultiLine Earthwork Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering Descartes Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering CANCOGO Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering GDM QC Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering GUIDSIGN Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering AGI32 Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering AutoCAD Civil--Autodesk Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering AUTOTURN Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering SiteMenu Proprietary/Open
Design Engineering Office 2003--Microsoft Proprietary
