IFC-based integration tool for supporting information exchange from architectural model to structural model

Liu, Zhaoqiu; Li, Yungui; Zhang, Hanyi

doi:10.1007/s11771-010-0640-z

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“…e structural design phase represents one of the most complex and dynamic tasks in the life-cycle of a project, given that structural behavior must be rigorously analyzed in adherence to a series of regulatory provisions, not to mention professional practices. is significance makes the structural design phase an essential component of the generation of the BIM model [5]. In addition, modern architectural designs increasingly include complex geometric configurations of buildings [6], which make structural analysis of buildings more complex [7].…”

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confidence: 99%

Methodology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Structural Engineering Companies (SECs)

Rivera

Vielma

Herrera

et al. 2019

Advances in Civil Engineering

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Structural engineering companies (SECs) currently have a series of deficiencies that hinder their processes and interactions, decreasing their productivity, lacking collaborative and interconnected processes, not including current work methodologies such as building information modeling (BIM). e BIM methodology seeks to integrate processes and professionals involved in engineering tasks by working on platforms with coordinated and intelligent 3D virtual models. BIM has great potential for structural engineering companies (SEC) and solves their most salient problems. is paper defines a methodology to implement BIM in the SEC, focused on solving the complexities of the design phase, those that make the implementation of BIM in these offices a nontrivial task. Characterized by the optimization of resources, flexibility, and adaptability, the methodology proposed for BIM implementation within SEC clearly and objectively identifies the resources and expectations of the organizations, sets out the requirements necessary to develop the BIM methodology, and provides practical and technical recommendations for planning and monitoring the implementation.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Methodology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Structural Engineering Companies (SECs)

Rivera

Vielma

Herrera

et al. 2019

Advances in Civil Engineering

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“…Deng and Chang converted an architectural IFC model to a 'general format of unified finite element model'. Liu et al (2010) developed an integration tool to convert building models between IFC and the PKPM structural analysis formats, with a 3D viewer supporting the exchange. Qin et al (2011) improve the exchange using a similar approach to Deng and Chang (2006); that is, describing the IFC building model as an architectural physical model and creating a complex system that prepares it as an XML-based unified finite element method (FEM) model, and can then further prepare the information for several structural analysis tools.…”

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Interpreted open data exchange between architectural design and structural analysis models

Sibenik¹,

Kovačić²

2021

ITcon

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The heterogeneity of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry reflects on digital building models, which differ across domains and planning phases. Data exchange between architectural design and structural analysis models poses a particular challenge because of dramatically different representations of building elements. Existing software tools and standards have not been able to deal with these differences. The research on inter-domain building information modelling (BIM) frameworks does not consider the geometry interpretations for data exchange. Analysis of geometry interpretations is mostly project-specific and is seldom reflected in general data exchange frameworks. By defining a data exchange framework that engages with varying requirements and representations of architectural design and structural analysis in terms of geometry, which is open to other domains, we aim to close the identified gap. Existing classification systems in software tools and standards were reviewed in order to understand architectural design and structural analysis representations and to identify the relationships between them. Following the analysis, a novel data management framework based on classification, interpretation and automation was proposed, implemented and tested. Classification is a model specification including domain-specific terms and relationships between them. Interpretations consist of inter-domain procedures necessary to generate domain-specific models from a provided model. Automation represents the connection between open domain-specific models and proprietary models in software tools. Practical implementation with a test case demonstrated a possible realization of the proposed framework. The innovative contribution of the research is a novel framework based on the system of open domain-specific classifications and procedures for the inter-domain interpretation, which can prepare domain-specific models on central storage. The main benefit is a centrally prepared domain-specific model, relieving software developers from so-far-unsuccessful implementation of complex inter-domain interpretations in each software tool, and providing end users with control over the data exchange. Although the framework is based on the exchange between architectural design and structural analysis, the proposed central data management framework can be used for other exchange processes involving different model representations.

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“…In the first step, an integration tool for supporting information exchange of structural components has been achieved [28]. This research is the second step and a preliminary effort for BIM's application to the building operation process.…”

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A BIM-Based Preliminary Database Framework for Structural Hazard Prevention Analysis

Liu¹,

Zhang²

2016

TOCIEJ

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a methodology for managing the essential data and information in digital format throughout a building life cycle. During the building operation process, engineers can establish a detailed information database of structural components for structural hazard prevention analysis based on the BIM model. In this paper, the definitions and rules of geometrical and non-geometrical information of structural components are studied, which play an important part in preventing a building from damage under the effect of some potential disasters. Based on the analysis of information integration mode of BIM, a preliminary database framework of main components is proposed for structural hazard prevention analysis. The framework provides an integrated workflow and method for extracting information of structural components from BIM model. As combining with existing intelligent building management system or Internet platform, the framework contributes to developing an application platform for obtaining the key data and information of main components during the structural hazard prevention analysis.

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IFC-based integration tool for supporting information exchange from architectural model to structural model

Cited by 21 publications

References 10 publications

Methodology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Structural Engineering Companies (SECs)

Methodology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Structural Engineering Companies (SECs)

Interpreted open data exchange between architectural design and structural analysis models

A BIM-Based Preliminary Database Framework for Structural Hazard Prevention Analysis

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