L'intégration en conception assistée par ordinateur pour les projets pluridisciplinaires de génie civil

Abstract

CASTOR is a major project which involves the development and the integration of the software of a computer aided design for hydro projects. Based on a university–industry collaboration, the project involves a number of specialties such as hydraulics, hydrology, reservoir simulation, site characterization, geotechnical engineering, structures, turbines, and computer science. The integration of all components is presented as an advantage despite the restrictions that it could create. The integration covers the basic philosophy in development strategy, the proposed design methodology for users, the sharing of utilities, and the relations with a central data base. A rigorous quality assurance plan is adapted for each module. Key words: computer aided design, hydro development projects, engineering software.