CAD
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is a technology used in the design of structures, sites, and machines (just to name a few). CAD replaced hand drafting as the preferred method of designing during the 1990’s. For visualization, CAD files can be created in either 2-D or 3-D, enabling the use of fly-through technology for viewing designs before they are constructed. CAD is a vital part of the BIM process in that extractions produced from BIM rely on CAD processes for generating construction documents.
A/E/C Standards
The A/E/C CAD Standard and A/E/C Graphics Standard documents have been developed by the CAD/BIM Technology Center to eliminate redundant Computer-Aided Design (CAD) standardization efforts within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Federal Government. These documents are part of an initiative to develop a nonproprietary CAD standard that incorporates existing industry, national, and international standards and to develop data standards that address the entire life cycle of facilities within the DoD.
CAD Details Library
Explore and Utilize Standard CAD Design Details from the library.
US National CAD Standard
The CAD/BIM Technology Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have been strong supporters of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) in its promotion and development of a National CAD Standard (NCS). Center and various USACE personnel currently serve on NCS committees providing expertise and advice in the continued development and growth of this essential document.
Access NCS Version 6
The Center has purchased an Enterprise License of the latest version of the NCS (Version 6). This license is only available to USACE personnel. Any USACE person requiring access to the NCS V6 document may contact Stephen Spangler for the Enterprise License password.
