- Author
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Clifton, J. R.
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Shyam Sunder, S.
- Title
- Partnership for a National Computer-Integrated Knowledge Systems Network for High-Performance Construction Materials and Systems: Workshop Report.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
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NISTIR 6003,
March 1997,
58 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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construction materials
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computer integrated knowledge system
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construction industry
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information technology
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knowledge systems
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pilot projects
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workshop
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high performance construction materials
- Identifiers
- Computer-Integrated Knowledge Systems (CIKS)
- Abstract
- The nation's construction industry is fragmented, being composed of many small firms; it tends to be a low profit margin industry which is averse to risk taking. Also, in general it is a low technology industry. However, changes appear to be occurring as the industry becomes increasingly aware of the importance of knowledge and information dissemination. Limits on knowledge of materials affects: the capacity to construct; construction productivity; durability of constructed facilities; and, becoming increasingly important, environmental issues. According to the Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF), the construction industry materials information technology needs include: (1) a universal base of knowledge; (2) inexpensive, decentralized, and user-friendly access; (3) an expanded level of information development and organization; (4) reliable information on risk and innovation, information is needed on i) material performance and durability, and ii) materials cost; (5) standardized methods for predicting life-cycle cost. The objectives of the workshop were to identify and priortize current and future needs of the construction industry for: (1) universal electronic access to distributed data, information, and knowledge on HPCMS; (2) new applications and/or new ways of using that data, information, and knowledge in (a) material design, processing, selection, and testing; and (b) facility design, construction or installation/application, operation, maintenance, repair, and disposal; (3) potential industry-university-goverment partnerships and pilot projects for testbed activities.