Structured Data

“Structured data” means that the data can be accessed and manipulated directly by computer programs without human intervention. In this form, information adheres to a well-defined model.

Structured information may be quantitative (such as structural analysis data), descriptive (such as finishes or coatings) or graphical (such as schematic diagrams, scaled drawings or 3D CAD models).

This information form allows for automated and therefore cost effective search, retrieval and update, while maintaining the intelligent information content.

(source: CFIHG, Part 1)