Accession Number:

ADA193203

Title:

Better Facilities through Design Standardization.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Feb 85-Feb 86,

Corporate Author:

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INST BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Moore, William B.
• Cable, John C.

Report Date:

1986-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

59.0

Abstract:

This study examines the standardization of facility designs. Different levels or degrees of design standardization are identified and defined. The major issues concerning standardization are identified as well as advantages and disadvantages of design standardization. The study recommends that Department of DefenseDoD adopt a design standardization program that employs a matrix approach. The program recommended would result in an integrated, user-oriented approach to facility design standardization. Keywords Design standardization, Standard designs, Facility standardization, Computer aided design.

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
• *STANDARDIZATION
• *MILITARY FACILITIES
• FACILITIES
• DECISION MAKING

Subject Categories:

• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE