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BIM-Based Digital Constructions

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 December 2022) | Viewed by 18258

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Haijiang Li

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BIM for Smart Engineering Center, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UK
Interests: BIM; digital twins; design automation; knowledge processing; automated code compliance checking
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Dr. Guoqian Ren

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BIM for Smart Engineering Center, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UK
Interests: architecture; big data management; strategy; built environment
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is changing its traditional business methods, with information now exchanged digitally rather than in paper form. The development of openBIM concepts does not only focus on the technical aspects, but also covers the joint efforts issues, including the legal, semantic and organizational aspects, to reach a high level of collaboration and integration. Consequently, the topic of BIM should be handled at the digital transformation level.

On the other hand, the concept of a digital twin has been around for several years, a theory based on having a virtual model that simulates the existing situations of the real model, having drawn a lot of interest from researchers. However, the digital twin still requires a framework to follow. BIM, which is a combination of policies, processes and technologies, can support digital twins, for example, by being represented as a digital data management platform able to form the starting point for digital twins. Consequently, BIM and digital twins can complement each other, since bringing such integration can help in testing and simulating different scenarios before execution, which can improve the decision-making process.

However, due to interoperability issues, this integration is still accompanied by several challenges, such as the lack of insight when it comes to an understanding of the structure of BIM and digital twins, the relationships between these concepts, the tools backing their development and the vagueness of how they are linked and what level of integration these concepts are currently at in the AEC industry. Therefore, this Special Issue invites the submission of manuscripts regarding all topics in the form of reviews and original research papers, topics including, but not limited to, the examples addressed above. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. HaiJiang Li
Dr. Guoqian Ren
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • building information modelling (BIM)
  • digital twins
  • industry foundation classes (IFC)
  • buildings and infrastructures
  • facility management
  • interoperability
  • integration
  • cutting-edge technologies

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Identification of Underwater Structural Bridge Damage and BIM-Based Bridge Damage Management
by Xiaofei Li, Qinghang Meng, Mengpu Wei, Heming Sun, Tian Zhang and Rongrong Su
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1348; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031348 - 19 Jan 2023
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The number of bridges in operation has increased. Along with the increase in the length of time bridges are in service, the structural safety of the bridges also decreases. Bridge substructure is a key component of bridges, but there are few studies on [...] Read more.
The number of bridges in operation has increased. Along with the increase in the length of time bridges are in service, the structural safety of the bridges also decreases. Bridge substructure is a key component of bridges, but there are few studies on safety management and identification of water bridge substructure damage. Deep learning is a focus of research in the field of target detection, and this document lightens YOLO-v4 to achieve precise and intelligent determination of concrete cracks. This was combined with a point cloud algorithm to provide a three-dimensional estimate of faulty lesions. Finally, the BIM was combined with the method of identifying the underwater structure of the deck. Based on Revit, an integrated management system for underwater bridge structures is put in place. Performing detailed bridge damage management includes (1) 3D visualization of the bridge detail model view, (2) establishment of a bridge damage database, (3) bridge damage management, and (4) management of the comprehensive underwater bridge inspection cycle. Full article
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Application of Digital Twins and Building Information Modeling in the Digitization of Transportation: A Bibliometric Review
by Chao Gao, Jianwei Wang, Shi Dong, Zhizhen Liu, Zhiwei Cui, Ningyuan Ma and Xiyang Zhao
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(21), 11203; https://doi.org/10.3390/app122111203 - 04 Nov 2022
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The industrial transformation led by digitization-related technologies has attracted research attention in recent decades, enhancing its application in different sectors. The transport industry is a crucial driving force for economic growth and social development. It is still necessary to make transportation infrastructure and [...] Read more.
The industrial transformation led by digitization-related technologies has attracted research attention in recent decades, enhancing its application in different sectors. The transport industry is a crucial driving force for economic growth and social development. It is still necessary to make transportation infrastructure and services safer, cleaner, and more affordable to cope with increasing urbanization and mobility. This paper systematically examines the science mapping of building information modeling and digital twins technologies in the digitalization of transportation. Through the bibliometric and content analysis approaches, 493 related documents were screened and analyzed from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The software programs VOSviewer and Bibliometrix were used to determine research trends and current gaps, which will be beneficial to future research in this vital field. The results showed that over 80% of the relevant documents have been published since 2018. China is the most productive country, followed by the United States and Italy, and Germany is the most cited and influential country. Moreover, research also revealed the leading authors, top journals, and highly cited papers. The findings may be used as a guide for: (1) improving the efficiency of intelligent transportation system element management; (2) the development and application of digital technologies; (3) the flow and goals of entire-life-cycle management; and (4) the optimization of related algorithms and models. Full article
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BIM for Facilities Management: An Investigation into the Asset Information Delivery Process and the Associated Challenges
by Gustavo Salles Tsay, Sheryl Staub-French and Érik Poirier
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(19), 9542; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12199542 - 23 Sep 2022
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The most common problem facility managers face is information accessibility. While BIM has been posited as a potential solution to increase the quality and availability of asset information to support facilities management (FM), few studies have captured the challenging aspects of developing and [...] Read more.
The most common problem facility managers face is information accessibility. While BIM has been posited as a potential solution to increase the quality and availability of asset information to support facilities management (FM), few studies have captured the challenging aspects of developing and delivering this information within the context of real-world projects with owner-defined information requirements. Based on three longitudinal ethnographic case studies that included a set of comprehensive and formal information requirements within the supply contracts, this research contributes to a better understanding of the BIM-enabled asset information delivery process and its challenges by (1) characterizing the process in eight main activities with examples, and (2) mapping the challenges of using BIM for FM that have been identified in the literature and establishing connections between them. The results demonstrate that even with the early involvement of owners through the development of information requirements, several challenges still prevent owners from taking full advantage of BIM. There is still a limited understanding of how BIM can effectively support existing FM activities and how it impacts current design and construction processes in practice, which compromises the definition of clear and efficient information requirements. In that sense, the support provided by industry standards and guidelines remains limited. The contextualized understanding of the proposed BIM-enabled asset information delivery process and its challenges will help owners and facility managers with the decision-making process regarding the development of their information requirements, preventing inefficiencies and unrealistic expectations. Full article
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BIM in Structural Project: Interoperability Analyses and Data Management
by Augusto M. Gomes, Gonçalo Azevedo, Alcínia Zita Sampaio and Alberto Sánchez Lite
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(17), 8814; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12178814 - 01 Sep 2022
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a methodology supported on technological evolution achievements, and consists of a set of processes and tools that allows the creation of a digital three-dimensional model. The model centralizes information, in an organized database, facilitating the data access and [...] Read more.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a methodology supported on technological evolution achievements, and consists of a set of processes and tools that allows the creation of a digital three-dimensional model. The model centralizes information, in an organized database, facilitating the data access and the exchange between the collaborators and enterprises along all life cycle of a building. The study is focused on the application of BIM within the framework of a structural design, identifying the benefits and limitations verified in the process and indicating strategies allowing to improve the quality of the project and construction. A structural BIM model of a study case was created; using BIM based platforms, followed by its transfer to the calculation software, where the structural analysis and design were carried out. After, using the structural BIM model complemented with the reinforcements, several applications and tasks were performed, namely, the coordination and collaboration procedures, detection of conflicts analyses, production of dynamic drawings, budget estimation and environmental impact simulation of the structural framework concerning the CO2 emission. In the structural domain, the interoperability is the main problem that must be understood and the present study contributes to clarify the recurrent limitations. The research also presents the capacity of BIM methodology of using the database of the BIM model to achieve several types of tasks that normally are associated to the structural design. The study demonstrates the significant improvement in the quality of the structural design and the wide applicability of the BIM model, when compared with the current traditional sequential and fragmented process. Full article
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Research on 3D Digital Technological Process of Construction Products with Model-Based Definition
by Yang Liu, Lu Jia, Han Wu and Xing Huang
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(17), 8585; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12178585 - 27 Aug 2022
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To guide the site staff to produce complex construction products with high quality, this paper proposes a three-dimensional digital technological process method for construction products. Firstly, the process information of construction products is processed from the perspective of quality control and quality management. [...] Read more.
To guide the site staff to produce complex construction products with high quality, this paper proposes a three-dimensional digital technological process method for construction products. Firstly, the process information of construction products is processed from the perspective of quality control and quality management. Then, the geometric entities in the product construction process are modeled based on the building information model (BIM). Then, the process information is expressed and integrated into geometric entities by the model-based definition (MBD) technology, and the interactive files guiding product construction are output. Finally, the technological process expression example of the infill wall masonry project shows that the proposed digital technological process method can fully utilize the advantages of three-dimensional space and desktop virtual reality, help to deepen process understanding, improve product construction quality, reduce project cost, and provide new ideas for digital research in the construction industry. Full article
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Knowledge Management in Construction Health and Safety Based on Ontology Modeling
by Shang Gao, Guoqian Ren and Haijiang Li
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(17), 8574; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12178574 - 27 Aug 2022
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Knowledge management in construction health and safety is an intensive process involving different stakeholders. However, this domain’s information is still fragmented and stored in various disordered formats that require systematic structure for reusing and sharing. This study aims to develop a domain ontology, [...] Read more.
Knowledge management in construction health and safety is an intensive process involving different stakeholders. However, this domain’s information is still fragmented and stored in various disordered formats that require systematic structure for reusing and sharing. This study aims to develop a domain ontology, HSM-Onto (Health and Safety Management-Ontology), to construct health and safety knowledge and improve health and safety management decision making. The HSM-Onto could implement the organization, storage and reuse of construction health and safety knowledge. It comprises two primary domain knowledge contexts, including construction project context and risk context. Based on the conducted analyses, the findings show that the HSM-Onto’s health and safety knowledge sharing is effective and equips health and safety employees with sound recommendations for decision making. Full article
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Intelligent Construction and Management of Landscapes through Building Information Modeling and Mixed Reality
by Xuefeng Zhao, Mengxuan Li, Zhe Sun, Yue Zhao, Yihao Gai, Jingjing Wang, Chun Huang, Lei Yu, Sicong Wang, Meng Zhang and Lingli Huang
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(14), 7118; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12147118 - 14 Jul 2022
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Intelligent construction and management processes are essential to ensure the efficiency of planting and maintenance of landscapes in large-scale projects. Unfortunately, various challenges still exist for achieving such a vision. For instance, creating detailed models of various plants to precisely capture the spatiotemporal [...] Read more.
Intelligent construction and management processes are essential to ensure the efficiency of planting and maintenance of landscapes in large-scale projects. Unfortunately, various challenges still exist for achieving such a vision. For instance, creating detailed models of various plants to precisely capture the spatiotemporal changes is challenging. Moreover, transmitting massive plant-related data in time for project coordination and remote maintenance is also difficult through traditional landscape management practices. Integrated use of building information modeling (BIM) and mixed reality (MR) techniques could help establish digital representations of various plants with semantic information. Such integration of BIM and MR offers instinctual interactions by blending the physical and digital worlds. This study proposed an intelligent construction and management framework through BIM and MR to (1) establish detailed models of various plants, (2) capture spatiotemporal changes of plants across four seasons for model updating, and (3) establish a real-time data transmission method for effective project coordination and remote maintenance of various plants. The authors used the Jinhu Park project in the Xiong’an New District of China as a case study to validate the proposed method. Results show that the proposed method could support the sustainable development of landscapes in real practice. Full article
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