摘要: |
In 2001, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) initiated a study designed to implement an Internet-based, spatiotemporal Geotechnical Database Management System (GDBMS) using a distributed Geographic Information System (GIS) methodology. A feasibility study (Ishibashi and Yoon, 2001) was conducted to identify a number of GDBMS implementation alternatives, and the GIS-based strategy was recommended as the most viable implementation model in terms of ease of use, cost-effectiveness, flexibility and future expandability. A demonstration pilot study of GDBMS was carried out for the Third Hampton Roads Crossing Project (Yoon an Ishibashi, 2002). The main goal of the demonstration project was to design, develop and implement a deployable Internet-based GDBMS for accessing and utilizing historical and current geotechnical data specific to the Hampton Road Third Crossing project. In 2003, the GDBMS was further developed and scaled up to include the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Route 1 Interchange project (Yoon, 2003). The system has been actively utilized and recognized as an effective and efficient tool to manage geotechnical data. As the rate of utilization of the GDBMS grew, VDOT engineers recognized the need for additional engineering analysis and design functionalities. In response, five geotechnical engineering applications used to calculate slope stability and foundation pile capacity were identified. A study was initiated to enhance the existing Internet-based database system with new analysis and design capabilities. |