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Bridge-building requires both art and science – especially for bridges that must span massive distances while being able to withstand tons of traffic, the possibility of earthquakes, high winds, and other tests of strength and design.

Using computers to facilitate or assist design has existed since the mid-1900s. The term “Computer-Aided Design” (CAD) was born in the 1950s and credited to Douglas Ross, who worked at MIT when the abbreviation was coined.

“Blocking out” the overall shape of a 3D model is one of the more tedious parts of designing. Initially, engineers have to take a simple shape, such as a sphere and transform it into the shape needed for their model. This initial process can take hours, but with having direct reference to build from models are able to appear similar to their desired outcome within minutes. Other products allow for engineers to import in reference to build from. This means purchasing more software to draw in, which in turn costs the company more money. For cost efficiency and quicker results, SolidWorks seems to be a viable option for engineering companies looking for a different route from Autodesk’s AutoCAD.

The best way to describe a Plant Information Management System is through a comprehensive system called INFOplant that is already available from SST Systems, Inc.

If you’re considering going digital Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), then you’ll be happy to know that Digital NDT can lower costs, improve quality, speed workflow and deliver results faster.

Just as the 2D CAD, first introduced in the 1980s, quickly become popular, 3D CAD has become the preferred method of visualizing a CAD design. So, what do you do with all of your legacy 2D CAD drawings now that you’re doing so much in a 3D design system, such as Revit, Solid Works, CATIA, or another 3D program? And how do you incorporate 2D design, since 2D drafting is still widely in use?