Research on Skeleton-Based Parametric Modeling for the BIM Design of Underground Power Cable Project

Abstract

With the continuous progress of building informatization, BIM (Building Information Modeling) is more and more widely used in construction projects, but its application in infrastructure projects still needs to be studied. This study aims at the current problems of building information modeling in municipal engineering and proposes a new method of BIM modeling for infrastructure projects called parametric skeleton modeling (PSM). PSM is based on skeleton system, using parametric diven mechanism and modular assembling mechanism, on API (application programming interface) of Autodesk Revit, which greatly improves efficiency and the precision of modeling. At the same time, the reusability and adaptability of the model are improved .The study developed a set of high-efficient modeling tools and applied it on the BIM design for underground power cable project, providing the reference for the application of the BIM on the design for infrastructure projects. In the future, this method can also be extended to the modeling process of various infrastructure construction projects such as underground pipelines and bridges, which can improve the modeling efficiency, have a wide range of application and promotion value, and can bring positive social and economic benefits.