Description:
Invention Summary
The Federal Highway Administration requires state Departments of Transportation to submit specific measurement data annually about their bridges. Now a novel software system built on Oracle R enterprise code for Oracle Business Intelligence platforms accesses data from the National Bridge Inventory for transportation authorities to easily view 3-D graphical representations of bridges, tunnels, and drainage structures. This Oracle data system is useful for providing critical information for complex operational decisions across the country’s transportation infrastructure.
Market Opportunity
A growing market for infrastructure improvements is projected drive an $18 billion industry by 2020. Departments of Transportation in all 50 states will be able to use this software to view structural data as they actively assess needs for repair, construction and maintenance of bridges, tunnels and highways. Beyond governments, contractors in logistics, construction, hydraulics, shipping, urban planning, engineering and geology all stand to benefit greatly from this new technology.
Features and Benefits
•Push-button access to 3-D models of bridges, tunnels, and drainage structures
•Supplies color-coded information about condition ratings of critical structural elements
•Software compatible with National Bridge Inventory data
•Runs on strong business intelligence platform for statistical analysis
•Facilitates quick understanding of critical and complex data for rebuilding transportation infrastructure
Intellectual Property U.S. Patent Issued 10,431,009