Building Information Modeling enabled Cascading Formwork Management Tool

Mansuri, Dolly N; Chakraborty, Debaditya; Elzarka, Hazem; Deshpande, Abhijeet; Gronseth, Trevor

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2017.08.016

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“…Real-time data collected in BIM can support project stakeholders' decision-making by controlling and interpreting data pattern changes and trends [44,[47][48][49]. Current research has focused on using BIM for concrete formwork planning and design rather than monitoring and calculating the maturity of concrete during the formwork process [44,[47][48][49][50]. Therefore, the present study expanded the interoperability of BIM for real-time monitoring of the maturity of concrete by using sensor data and calculations conducted through the API interface, in addition to conveying the possible formwork opening time that does not risk damage to the concrete's structural elements.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Kannan and Santhi [46] developed a BIM-based automated concrete formwork layout and simulation system that could predict construction schedules based on a BIM formwork simulation. Another study in this domain developed a BIM-based concrete formwork management system for improving the efficiency of formwork use, such as by optimizing reuse and maximizing return-on-investment [47]. The current state of knowledge has contributed significantly to developing BIM-based management systems, especially in terms of concrete formwork design and planning during the pre-construction step [44,46,47].…”

Section: Concrete Formwork Applications In Bimmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Another study in this domain developed a BIM-based concrete formwork management system for improving the efficiency of formwork use, such as by optimizing reuse and maximizing return-on-investment [47]. The current state of knowledge has contributed significantly to developing BIM-based management systems, especially in terms of concrete formwork design and planning during the pre-construction step [44,46,47]. However, the end-users of such systems employ static data instead of real-time information collected by sensors or other information technologies during the construction process [48].…”

Section: Concrete Formwork Applications In Bimmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Extending BIM Interoperability for Real-Time Concrete Formwork Process Monitoring

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The concrete formwork process is a critical component of construction project control because failing to gain the necessary concrete strength can lead to reworks and, consequently, project delays and cost overruns during the project’s execution. The goal of this study is to develop a novel method of monitoring the maturity of concrete and providing reduced formwork removal time with the strength ensured in real-time. This method addresses the wireless sensors and building information modeling (BIM) needed to help project management personnel monitor the concrete’s status and efficiently decide on the appropriate formwork removal timing. Previous studies have focused only on the monitoring of concrete’s status using sensor data or planning the formwork layout by integrating the BIM environment into the design process. This study contributes to extending BIM’s interoperability for monitoring concrete’s maturity in real-time during construction, as well as determining the formwork removal time for project control. A case study was conducted at a building construction project to validate the developed framework. It was concluded that BIM can interoperate with the data collected from sensors embedded in concrete, and that this system can reduce formwork removal time while retaining sufficient strength in the concrete, rather than adhering to the removal time given in building code standards.

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Section: Concrete Formwork Applications In Bimmentioning

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“…Software suppliers have flooded the market with numerous BIM software packages dealing with different types of construction information throughout those years. This has led to end-users facing significant challenges as to which software systems to use, in which type of construction domains/activities, and how to effectively use the chosen software packages(s) [9,10]. Although the current plug-ins allow energy simulation to be integrated from the beginning of the design phase through the BIM model [11], the software package used is always located among the energy modelling systems commonly used.…”

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Exploring the Interplay between CAD and FreeFem++ as an Energy Decision-Making Tool for Architectural Design

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The energy modelling software tools commonly used for architectural purposes do not allow a straightforward real-time implementation within the architectural design programs. In addition, the surrounding exterior spaces of the building, including the inner courtyards, hardly present a specific treatment distinguishing these spaces from the general external temperature in the thermal simulations. This is a clear disadvantage when it comes to streamlining the design process in relation to the whole-building energy optimization. In this context, the present study aims to demonstrate the advantages of the FreeFem++ open source program for performing simulations in architectural environments. These simulations include microclimate tests that describe the interactions between a building architecture and its local exterior. The great potential of this mathematical tool can be realized through its complete system integration within CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software such as SketchUp or AutoCAD. In order to establish the suitability of FreeFem++ for the performance of simulations, the most widely employed energy simulation tools able to consider a proposed architectural geometry in a specific environment are compared. On the basis of this analysis, it can be concluded that FreeFem++ is the only program displaying the best features for the thermal performance simulation of these specific outdoor spaces, excluding the currently unavailable easy interaction with architectural drawing programs. The main contribution of this research is, in fact, the enhancement of FreeFem++ usability by proposing a simple intuitive method for the creation of building geometries and their respective meshing (pre-processing). FreeFem++ is also considered a tool for data analysis (post-processing) able to help engineers and architects with building energy-efficiency-related tasks.

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“…The benefits of deploying BIM in construction planning include early detection and resolution of clashes and constructability issues by providing visualisation (Chambers, 2010;Zhang and Hu, 2011). Also, the research works addressed the issues relevant to temporary construction and importance of its planning (Chi, Hampson and Biggs, 2012;Mansuri et al, 2017). Furthermore, information for quantity estimates can be prepared by extracting detailed quantity information from the exact 3D model with consistency (Kim et al, 2013), also easing the process of resolving conflicts and site logistics using 4D simulation (Hartmann, Gao and Fischer, 2008; American Institute of Architects, 2009).…”

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Utilising Building Component Data from BIM for Formwork Planning

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Sawhney

Sharma³

2017

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Advancements in the computing realm have assisted the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry to progress significantly by automating several design tasks and activities. Building Information Modelling (BIM) authoring tools have played a significant role in automating design tasks and reducing the efforts required by the designer in redundant, repetitive or production-oriented activities. This paper explores one such approach that, with the help of BIM authoring tool and its Application Programming Interface (API), reduces the efforts expended on formwork design for concrete structures. The paper utilises the concept of using BIM data as input to compute the quantity of formwork, and generate visualisations and schedule of formwork. The developed approach first takes data input from semantic BIM to the API environment for computation and design of formwork systems, which is then placed within the BIM model, to generate visualisation and prepare schedules. The research work utilises a structural concrete wall as an example to demonstrate the presented approach. The approach will be influential in streamlining the formwork design process in the BIM environment and reducing efforts required by the designer and the planning engineer. Since the formwork elements are generated as 3-Dimensional (3D) solids and smart BIM elements, the generated model of formwork can be used for resolving clashes, scheduling, and resource planning.

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Building Information Modeling enabled Cascading Formwork Management Tool

Cited by 36 publications

References 13 publications

Extending BIM Interoperability for Real-Time Concrete Formwork Process Monitoring

Extending BIM Interoperability for Real-Time Concrete Formwork Process Monitoring

Exploring the Interplay between CAD and FreeFem++ as an Energy Decision-Making Tool for Architectural Design

Utilising Building Component Data from BIM for Formwork Planning

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