Digital Twin-Driven Intelligent Construction: Features and Trends

Zhang, Hao; Zhou, Yongqi; Zhu, Huaxin; Sumarac, Dragoslav; Cao, Maosen

doi:10.32604/sdhm.2021.018247

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“…Concept frameworks were considered in 49 studies. Many of the studies included in the "conceptual framework" cluster were literature reviews related to the conceptual, formal, and organizational aspects of DTs; the difference between DTs, BIM, and cyberphysical systems; and their implementation in the AEC industry [1,13,26,40,56,[227][228][229][230][231][232][233][234][235][236][237][238][239]. Reviews of the integration of BIM with digital technologies [6,40,83,[240][241][242][243][244][245][246][247][248][249] and proposals for frameworks and methodologies also received some attention [250][251][252][253][254][255][256][257][258][259].…”

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Digital Twins for Construction Assets Using BIM Standard Specifications

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Digital twins (DTs) are one of the latest technology trends in all industries. However, DT development in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is still in its infancy. Digital twins have been proposed as tools that can be applied to several challenges in various areas of the built environment. However, their widespread use is hampered due to the slow pace of digitization of the AEC industry, in addition to the absence of a formalized standard for digital twins’ implementation. We began this study by systematically reviewing publications related to DT applications in the AEC industry in four databases, resulting in 229 publications after applying the proposed criteria. The systematic review highlighted the lack of standardization for DTs in the AEC industry. Additionally, this study assessed the current status of DTs and analyzed the evolution of the concept of DTs in the AEC industry. We also proposed a conceptual framework for DT development for construction assets, using the existing BIM information management standards (i.e., ISO 19650) to promote a better interoperable digitalized built environment.

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Digital Twins for Construction Assets Using BIM Standard Specifications

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“…DT has been quickly adopted in construction engineering, with BIM-centered technology serving as the mainstay technology for DT [31]. Akanmu et al [12] also emphasized that BIM should be extended to realize the potential of DT fully.…”

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The Role of BIM in Integrating Digital Twin in Building Construction: A Literature Review

Nguyen

Adhikari

2023

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Today, construction is essential to every economy since it employs many workers and significantly contributes to GDP. The construction industry’s efficiency has lagged behind other industries for decades due to low productivity, a lack of research, and poor adoption of advancements. Fortunately, the successful development of digital technologies such as Digital Twin (DT) has facilitated growth in many sectors, and DT has the potential to address challenges in building construction projects. While DT is a virtual replica that provides real-time data and analysis of a physical asset to optimize its performance, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a collaborative process for creating, managing, and exchanging information throughout a construction project. BIM is the most efficient way to create an accurate, high-value DT and support industry transformation. An integrated DT and BIM platform can improve building design, construction, and performance in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors. Based on a literature review, this research aims to clarify and differentiate DT from other advanced 3D modeling technologies, such as BIM. Related publications from articles about DT and BIM in the construction industry were selected, identified, and organized after careful research of the relevant scientific databases. The research has three primary objectives: (1) to examine the present applications of DT and BIM in the construction industry; (2) to emphasize the similarities and differences between the two; and (3) to develop solutions and design methods for BIM and DT integration in building construction.

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