Automated Rule Checking for MEP Systems Based on BIM and KBMS

Abstract

Due to the growing complexity of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) designs and the rules that govern them, performing rule checks manually has become expensive. However, MEP-based rule checking has not received adequate attention compared to automated rule checking in other domains. Based on Knowledge Management and Building Information Modeling (BIM), an automated rule checking system integrated knowledge base management system (KBMS) for model information expansion, information extraction, system integrity checking, and element spacing checking was developed. MEP rules for automated rule checking were collected, optimized, and stored in the MEP knowledge base. The KBMS facilitates the management of MEP rules in the knowledge base. A Revit plug-in of MEP rule checking system was developed including functions of KBMS, Model Integrity Checking, Elements Space Checking, and Locating the non-compliant element in model view. This study integrated both KBMS and BIM technologies to achieve automated rule checking for MEP. This simplifies the process of rule checking of MEP systems in an automated manner.

Implementation of BIM Virtual Models in Industry for the Graphical Coordination of Engineering and Architecture Projects

“…Along this line, the set of incident verification rules used by Solibri Model Checker software is taken as a reference base of the study, which is similar to bases such as the defined by the research of [19], as a complement to the REVIT platform to simplify the analysis of the real situation of the building. The simplification of the BIM model for the performance of incident analysis can be done through algorithmic mapping too, as a way to improve the efficiency of exchange processes, in line with research such as that of [22].…”

“…Regarding the optimization of automation and the definition of interference detection rules, Xie et al used integrated knowledge bases for automated rule verification as a complement to the Revit platform, simplifying the verification process and allowing users to edit or remove inappropriate codes, as well as add them, to improve the analysis of the real situation of the project [19], even with the limitations associated with the improvement of the automatic interpretation of rules, the development of BIM standards of automatic verification, and the analysis of complex and large-scale spatial relationships.…”

Accident prevention in construction

“…According to Vasconcelos (2013), designs can be classified into three types: conception designs, execution designs, and equipment designs. Conception designs refer to the permanent structures of a project, corresponding to architectural, structural, and facility projects (SILVA, 2021;XIE et al, 2022). Execution designs are based on the execution design to guide production, such as masonry designs, construction site designs, and safety designs (AKINLOLU et al, 2022;CALDAS;TO-LEDO FILHO, 2021).…”

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“…Regarding the software analysis, the table shows that Revit is the most common modelling software, and, for the delivery of the information, visual programming language software packages (Dynamo or Grasshopper) are commonly used. [20] State of the art review Revit, Rhino, Archicad Dynamo, Grasshoper [21] Coordination Revit, Robot - [22] Interoperability study Revit, gbXML, IFC EnergyPlus engine [23] State of the art review Revit, Archicad, IFC Dynamo, Grasshoper [15] State of the art review Revit, Rhino, Archicad Dynamo, Grasshoper [19] State of the art review Revit, Solibri, Archicad Dynamo, Grasshoper [24] MEP Revit Dynamo…”