Overview of BIM application for bridge - highway and infrastructure projects in Viet Nam

Abstract

In recent years, the industrial revolution 4.0 has been strongly happening and affecting many industries and fields thanks to the rapid development of science and technology. Many new technologies have been developed and applied in the construction industry, increasing labor productivity and work efficiency, and reducing construction waste. One of these new technologies is Building Information Modeling (BIM), which is being strongly developed and evaluated as a key technology for the construction industry. BIM defines all property information related to a full lifecycle of a target structure, from planning and design to construction, operation, and maintenance. In Vietnam, BIM has been effective for certified projects using state budget, private capital, or foreign investment, and gradually there is a positive change. The goal of this paper is to provide a comprehensive, up to date literature review, analysis of research areas regarding BIM for bridge, highway, infrastructure, and some applications in this domain in Vietnam

A Non-destructive Radar Device for Detecting Additive Materials in Concrete

“…Unwanted additive materials in concrete can cause cracks over time due to dopants, corroding steel rods, or environmental factors [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Ensuring the structural integrity of concrete is very important for the longevity and safety of infrastructures [9][10]. Currently, infrared thermography, ultrasonic-echo, and radars are conventional technologies for detecting internal additive materials [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8], with radar being widely used.…”