ABSTRACT
This chapter explains the e-Hub through a testbed demonstrator produced as a result of this project. It introduces the key concepts of the e-Hub and presents the seismic engineering scenario with focus on the role and services of the eRiskZone portal and its seamless integration with the e-Hub. The chapter focuses on the workflows and related attribute templates as well as the supporting engineering services developed for this scenario. The seismic engineering scenario aims to demonstrate how a small company with a high degree of specialization, can take advantage of the e-Hub’s services. Good project preparation and planning is a key element for the effectiveness of dispersed collaborative engineering teams thus adding to the business value and return of investment in current collaborative engineering platforms. The e-engineering Hub is developed to offer kind of collaborative project planning services focusing on collaborative, tactical decision making that goes into the formation, work planning, contracting and trust building.
