National Construction Thesaurus: Status and Recommendations

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Abstract:

The National Construction Thesaurus is a relational database software package under development by the Navy to standardize construction terminology. The thesaurus will list names for most construction products and processes, define them, and list their preferred names. It is part of a keynoting system called DRAWSPEC LINK, which will be used to link construction processes and materials on drawings to their respective specifications. The development of the National Construction Thesaurus is approximately 12.5-percent complete. Once completed, the National Construction Thesaurus will increase the efficiency of the construction process by making it easier for designers and builders to speak the same language. DRAWSPEC LINK, Synonyms, Keynote number, Thesaurus.

Author(s):
Covington, Gregory A. ; Wilson, James T.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS TRI-SERVICE CADD/GIS TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA280097
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WES/TR/CADD-94-2
Monitor Series:
WES
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*CONSTRUCTION, *THESAURI, DATA BASES, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, NAVAL RESEARCH, SPECIFICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies
Keyword(s):
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION THESAURUS
Report Date:
1994 May 01