Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Structural design
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Homere, Jean R. (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Structural design
C703S006000, C703S007000, C717S135000, C700S095000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06996503
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for taking-off material details using a two-dimensional CAD interface for estimating a bill of materials and automatically creating a material take-off list for items in a two or three-dimensional design drawing, without manual work. The taken-off list information is provided on-line upon receiving an order for an information provision service through a communication network, such as the internet. The system is applicable, for example, in architecture, civil engineering, machinery, and facilities. The system comprises: a project information containing unit for containing project information including position data, design specifications, and shape data for a variety of design items; a material/cost containing unit for containing material information and cost information for building elements included in a CAD drawing; and a bill-of-material take-off processing unit for creating a material take-off list and the associated cost.
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El-Con System Co., Ltd.
Ferris Fred
Hamre Schumann Mueller & Larson P.C.
Homere Jean R.
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