3D visualization for building information models based upon IFC and WebGL integration

Xu, Zhao‐Dong; Zhang, Yang; Xu, Xinquan

doi:10.1007/s11042-016-4104-9

Cited by 35 publications

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“…WebGL is an application programming interface (API) that allows users to create 3D graphics in their device's web browser, regardless of the software package used and without having to pay royalty fees [28], and some researchers have used this API to visualize BIM models online. For example, Xu et al [29] developed a methodology for creating BIM model visualizations in three dimensions that combines the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model using WebGL technology. In addition, Chen et al [30] developed a cloud-based system architecture that enables very large BIM models to be viewed, stored, and analyzed for purposes such as facility management.…”

Section: Bim Modeling and Visualization Using Vrmentioning

confidence: 99%

Taking Advantage of Collective Intelligence and BIM-Based Virtual Reality in Fire Safety Inspection for Commercial and Public Buildings

Zhang

Xiong²,

Cui³

et al. 2019

Applied Sciences

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Commercial and public buildings are more vulnerable to fires because of their complex use functions, large number of centralized occupants, and the dynamic nature of the use of space. Due to the large number of these types of buildings and the limited availability of manpower, annual fire inspections cannot ensure the continuous compliance of fire codes. A crowdsourcing application, iInspect, is proposed in this paper to harvest collective intelligence in order to conduct mass inspection tasks. This approach is supported by building information modeling (BIM) based virtual reality (VR) and an indoor real-time localization system. Based on the International Fire Code and 27 fire inspection checklists compiled by various local authorities, a generic list of inspection items suitable for iInspect is proposed, along with a reputation-based monetary incentive model. A prototype of iInspect was created for Android mobile phones, and a case study was performed in an office building in Tianjin, China, for verification of this crowdsourcing inspection approach.

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Section: Bim Modeling and Visualization Using Vrmentioning

confidence: 99%

Taking Advantage of Collective Intelligence and BIM-Based Virtual Reality in Fire Safety Inspection for Commercial and Public Buildings

Zhang

Xiong²,

Cui³

et al. 2019

Applied Sciences

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“…IFC includes the geometry and semantic information of the members composing a building as well as the exchange of information that is available during the building's life cycle [7,8]. Also, the information included in BIM can be utilized without specific BIM software [9]. Due to such advantages, IFC is widely utilized in various fields, including building energy simulation [6], construction quality evaluation [10], and progress measurement [11].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Automated Conversion of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Geometry Data for Window Thermal Performance Simulation

Kim¹,

Park²,

Choi

et al. 2019

Advances in Civil Engineering

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A window set is defined as a window where the frame and the glass are combined and is used at the part that comes into contact with the air. As the performance evaluation of window sets has gained significance, the need for software that can simulate window set performance has also increased accordingly. However, the simulation of window sets is not carried out efficiently due to the difficulty in the window set modeling. Meanwhile, the design of building information modeling has recently proliferated so that the window set BIM library is distributed online. If such a window set BIM library is utilized in the window set simulation, it is expected that the productivity issue that occurs in the simulation process could be improved. Therefore, this study proposes a method to automatically convert the information required in the simulation of the window set heat transfer coefficient from the BIM. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, the following procedure is carried out. First, the framework for converting the information required in the simulation of the window set heat transfer coefficient from the BIM is suggested. Second, the method to extract and convert BIM data based on the suggested framework is proposed. Lastly, the BIM data conversion program is developed, and its performance is validated by applying the window set BIM case. The case study result showed that the information converted and entered from the window set data BIM conversion program coincided with the information entered in the window set BIM. It is expected that the result of this study will increase the productivity of window set simulations, which will lead to the increased use of certification through these simulations.

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“…As a consequence, difficulties arise when attempting to combine and share the functionality of the individual software applications across multiple software platforms causing this functionality to become fragmented (Eastman et al, 2011). Software isolation is a prominent issue when implementing BIM during the design and construction phases of development and implementation of digital modelling in asset management will be similarly affected by the same issue (Kessem et al, 2014;Xu et al, 2016). The absence of multi-functional software solutions also has negative implications for BIM in asset management development and implementation because the cost of acquiring multiple software packages, particularly within the context of small to medium enterprises (SMEs), can be prohibitive (c.f.…”

Section: Isolated Software Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The primary objective of any data management activity is to enable increased data interoperability, essentially allowing data generated by one party to be easily accessible for all participants (Jiao et al, 2013;Lindkvist, 2015;Khaddaj and Srour, 2016). In practice, and despite the desire for sharing capabilities amongst asset management applications, many existing systems support the individual asset management function for which they were designed, but leave the overall interoperability with other systems in a fragmented stateoften requiring manual input to facilitate any form of exchange (Becerik-Gerber et al, 2012;Counsell, 2012;Xu et al, 2016). Kessem et al (2014) suggests that there is a lack of an industry-wide process for updating a designed model with as-built information.…”

Section: Data Interoperabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Digitalising asset management: concomitant benefits and persistent challenges

Roberts

Pärn

Edwards

et al. 2018

IJBPA

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Purpose: Advancements in digital technologies have provided significant opportunities to improve the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Owner-operated (AECO) sector's performance through superior data management, streamlined processes and cooperative working practices. However, whilst academic literature widely espouses these benefits during the design and construction phases of development, research suggests that the operational phase of a building's lifecycle has yet to fully realise performance improvements available through the application of digital modelling technology. This paper synthesises extant digital modelling, asset management and emergent digital asset management literature, to report upon the beneficial implications of digitalised asset management and identify obstacles hampering its adoption in industry. Approach: A componential synthesis of future work reported upon in extant literature is organised into thematic categories that indicate potential research avenues and a trajectory for digital asset management research and practice. Findings: Themes identified include: i) imprecise BIM definitions; ii) isolated software development; iii) data interoperability; iv) intellectual property (IP) and virtual property (VP) rights; and vi) skills and training requirements. Notably, increased environmental performance also arose as a theme requiring further research but received considerably less academic coverage than the other obstacles identified. Originality/ value-The work presents a comprehensive review of digital technologies utilised within the AECO sector and as such provides utility to researchers, policy makers and practitioners to enhance their knowledge capabilities.

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3D visualization for building information models based upon IFC and WebGL integration

Cited by 35 publications

References 16 publications

Taking Advantage of Collective Intelligence and BIM-Based Virtual Reality in Fire Safety Inspection for Commercial and Public Buildings

Taking Advantage of Collective Intelligence and BIM-Based Virtual Reality in Fire Safety Inspection for Commercial and Public Buildings

Automated Conversion of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Geometry Data for Window Thermal Performance Simulation

Digitalising asset management: concomitant benefits and persistent challenges

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