Open BIM Standards: A Review of the Processes for Managing Existing Structures in the Pre- and Post-Earthquake Phases

Musella, Christian; Serra, M.M.; Salzano, Antonio; Menna, Costantino; Asprone, Domenico

doi:10.3390/civileng1030019

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“…In addition, the up-to-date models and information provided in the digital form can be a source of fast and quick response during an emergency (Musella et al , 2020), especially relating to any damage affecting structural components. Therefore, the proposed improvements work process in the design stage is also beneficial in the post-earthquake phase.…”

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Seismic building design work process using building information modeling (BIM) technology for Malaysian Government projects

Mahamood

Fathi

2022

IJDRBE

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Purpose This paper aims to improve the seismic building design (SBD) work process for Malaysian Government projects. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were virtually conducted to a small sample size of internal and external stakeholders from the Malaysian Government technical agency. There were seven of them, comprising Structural Engineers, an Architect, a Quantity Surveyor and consultants-linked government projects. The respondents have at least five years of experience in building design and construction. Findings The paper evaluates the current SBD work process in the government technical agency. There were four main elements that appear to need to be improved, specifically in the design stage: limitations in visualization, variation of works, data management and coordination. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to Malaysian Government building projects and covered a small sample size. Therefore, further research is recommended to extend to other government agencies or ministries to obtain better results. Furthermore, the findings and proposal for improvements to the SBD work process can also be replicated for other similar disasters resilience projects. Practical implications The findings and proposal for improvements to the SBD work process can also be replicated for other similar disasters resilience projects. Social implications This study was limited to government building projects and covered a small sample size. Therefore, further research is recommended to extend to other government agencies or ministries to obtain better results. Furthermore, the findings and proposal for improvements to the SBD work process can also be replicated for other similar disasters resilience projects. Originality/value This study provides an initial step to introduce the potential of building information modeling for SBD in implementing Malaysian Government projects. It will be beneficial both pre-and post-disaster and is a significant step toward a resilient infrastructure and community.

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Seismic building design work process using building information modeling (BIM) technology for Malaysian Government projects

Mahamood

Fathi

2022

IJDRBE

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“…Shin et al [26] emphasized the dependence of structural quality on interoperability, which can be realized through openBIM platforms or application-programming interfaces. Musella et al [27] utilized an openBIM platform based on the standard data format IFC to manage existing structures before and after seismic events. Gerbino et al [28] examined CAD-CAE interoperability issues and developed mechanisms for bidirectional data exchange between AEC CAD/CAE software to establish a baseline for data exchange.…”

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Development of a BIM Platform for the Design of Single-Story Steel Structure Factories

Wang,

2024

Buildings

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Traditional design methods for single-story steel structure factories are characterized by low levels of digitalization and high error rates. To deal with these problems, a building information modeling (BIM) platform for the design of single-story steel structure factories was developed in this paper, which aimed to improve the design process for such structures. Firstly, the components of the factory were categorized, and the Revit API was employed to automate the generation of the BIM model. Load applications and combinations were then established using the Revit API, which relied on a set of predefined parameters. Secondly, this paper proposed the creation of a dedicated database for data exchange between BIM software and finite element analysis software. Additionally, the SAP2000 Open Application Programming Interface (OAPI) was employed for the automated construction and analysis of the SAP2000 structural model. Finally, the innovative use of Dynamo–Revit API hybrid programming allowed for the visualization of internal forces directly within the Revit environment, significantly diminishing the dependency on standalone FEA software. The application results obtained on a project demonstrated that the developed platform markedly improves the efficiency of design single-story steel structure factories and ensures the accuracy of the structural analysis. This confirms that the developed platform can transform the traditional design process by integrating advanced digital tools, thereby providing a novel approach to the design of single-story steel structure factories.

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“…• In addition, Musella et al, [8] revel a BIM perspective concerning the managing of structural information after a seismic event occurred in a building, pointing strategies "to mitigate the catastrophic effects of earthquakes on the occupants of a building, as well as improve the management of the emergency that inevitably ensues". In the study, the authors required to openBIM platform based on the standard data format IFC, in order to organize all the information, existed, produced, and changes caused by the seismic action.…”

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BIM Methodology Applied in Structural Design: Analysis of Interoperability in ArchiCAD/ETABS Process

Sampaio¹,

Gomes²,

Farinha³

2021

JSEA

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The Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology considers the representation of the building as a virtual BIM model and its main concept is to centralize all the information generated throughout the development of the project. Structural design involves a set of tasks, namely, structure definition, structural analyses, and after the generation of drawings and technical documentation. In all processes, it is required confidence in data transferred between the BIM systems used, and to support this, a high level of interoperability is claimed. The present study aims to evaluate the degree of interoperability between the BIM-based platforms, ArchiCAD (Graphisoft), Revit (Autodesk), and ETABS (CSI). Two-way data flows between these systems were explored using distinct transfer strategies: add-in applications; Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standard data format. The research made allows identifying the most appropriate procedure to be adopted by structural engineers, given the interoperability limitations verified, enabling the establishment of a practical guide of sequential procedures on the development of structural designs using BIM tools.

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Open BIM Standards: A Review of the Processes for Managing Existing Structures in the Pre- and Post-Earthquake Phases

Cited by 9 publications

References 33 publications

Seismic building design work process using building information modeling (BIM) technology for Malaysian Government projects

Seismic building design work process using building information modeling (BIM) technology for Malaysian Government projects

Development of a BIM Platform for the Design of Single-Story Steel Structure Factories

BIM Methodology Applied in Structural Design: Analysis of Interoperability in ArchiCAD/ETABS Process

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