• Journal of KIBIM
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.18-27
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• 2017

Although Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) provide standards for exchanging Building Information Modeling (BIM) data, authoring tools still require manual mapping between BIM entities and IFC classes. This leads to errors and omissions, which results in corrupted data exchanges that are unreliable and thus compromise the validity of IFC. This research explored precedent work by Krijnen and Tamke, who suggested ways to automate the mapping of IFC classes using a machine learning technique, namely anomaly detection. The technique incorporates geometric features of individual components to find outliers among entities in identical IFC classes. This research primarily focused on applying this approach on two architectural BIM models and determining its feasibility as well as limitations. Results indicated that the approach, while effective, misclassified outliers when an IFC class had several dissimilar entities. Another issue was the lack of entities for some specific IFC classes that prohibited the anomaly detection from comparing differences. Future research to improve these issues include the addition of geometric features, using novelty detection and the inclusion of a probabilistic graph model, to improve classification accuracy.

• Journal of KIBIM
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.1-7
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• 2015

Modular technology has become a major issue of the construction industries to enhance their productivity. Modular bridge construction generally requires the data exchange between the contractors, designers, fabricators and constructors. Therefore, a readily accessible information model interface module based on BIM technology is essential for their communication during a project life-cycle. In this study, BIM based information model interface module for a modular pier was developed. For the information models, the PBS(Product Breakdown Structure) and LOD(Level of Development) were defined. Next, all components of a modular pier were conducted by the parametric modeling technique, and then 3D cell library interface was developed. An nterface module was also developed using VBA(Visua basic Application) for exchanging a data from 3D model library to other softwares such as Microstation, AutoCad and Excel and was connected with MS Access database. The developed information model interface module would improve the design quality of the modular pier and reduce the time and cost for design. Updated 3D information models could be utilized for the fabrication, assembly, and construction process for modular piers.

• Advances in Computational Design
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• v.3 no.4
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• pp.405-418
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• 2018

Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Discrete Event Simulation (DES) are tools widely used in the context of the construction industry. While BIM is used to represent the physical and functional characteristics of a facility, DES models are used to represent its construction process. Integrating both is beneficial to those interested in the field of construction management since it has many potential applications. Game engines provide a human navigable 3D virtual environment in which the integrated BIM and DES models can be visualised and interacted with. This paper reports the experience obtained while developing a simulator prototype which integrates a BIM and a DES model of a single construction activity within a commercial game engine. The simulator prototype allows the user to visualise how the duration of the construction activity is affected by different input parameters interactively. It provides an environment to conduct DES studies using the user's own BIM models. This approach could increase the use of DES technologies in the context of construction management and engineering outside the research community. The presented work is the first step towards the development of a serious game for construction management education and was carried out to determine the suitable IT tools for its development.

• International conference on construction engineering and project management
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• 2024.07a
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• pp.566-569
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• 2024

Clashes between architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems are unavoidable as each discipline typically develops its own BIM models prior to federation. Commercial model checkers identify these clashes but do not classify them with respect to their severity, requiring every clash to be evaluated manually by the parties involved. Moreover, the assessment of their severity can be subjective and open to misinterpretations. To address these inefficiencies, an ontological approach was employed exclusively for clashes between multi-disciplinary BIM models. For a given clash, the ontology linked two elements, and encompassed their relevant geometric data and topology, which were retrieved using Navisworks and Python mesh packages. The clashes, distinguished as hard and soft, used separate approaches to classify their severity. Hard clashes employed machine learning algorithms to infer their severity based on geometric and project type features. Soft clashes used SPARQL-based rules which have predefined conditions for distinguishing clash severity based on semantic, geometric, and topological features. The ontology was implemented using RDF/OWL standards and programmed in Navisworks as an add-in module. Validation performed on an actual BIM model with 18,887 number of clashes showed that the ontology enabled highly accurate clash severity detection for both hard and soft clashes.

• Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.164-174
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• 2012

The recent introduction of BIM technology has raised the interest on the BIM quality assurance and management more than ever. This study aims to consider the ways of BIM quality improvement by analyzing the most frequent issues rising from multiple BIM projects. For this purpose, the 12 test models from BIM education program hosted by buildingSMART Korea are investigated based on the requirements in the public BIM guidelines. All the BIM issues generated are categorized by the criteria applied and analyzed for each kind of building element. The results showed that more than half of the issued at least could be cleared out by improving modeling habits and technical guides.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2023.11a
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• pp.111-112
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• 2023

Despite the advantages that BIM offers and governments policies aimed at expanding its use, the broadening application of BIM is slow and its utilisation is not sustained. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors affecting the acceptance of BIM and before empirically verifying which among the individual and organisational characteristic factors, organisational environment factors and BIM quality factors influences the hindrance to BIM utilisation and further affects the intention to accept BIM within an organisation, it presents research models and hypotheses.

• Journal of KIBIM
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.70-79
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• 2022

As BIM(Building Information Modeling) technology advances in architecture around the world, projects and industries using BIM are increasing. Unlike previous developments that were limited to buildings, BIM is now spreading to other fields such as civil engineering and electricity. In architecture, BIM is used in the entire process from design to maintenance of a building, and IFC(Industry Foundation Classes), a neutral format with interoperability, is used as an open BIM format. Since firefighting requires intuitive 3D models for evacuation and fire simulations, BIM models are desirable. However, due to the BIM model, which was developed centered on building objects, there are no objects and specific properties for fire evacuation in the IFC scheme. Therefore, in this study, when adding a new object in the firefighting area to the IFC schema, the IFC interoperability is not broken and the building WBS(Work Breakdown Structure) is analyzed with a hierarchical system similar to the IFC format to define the scope for a new object and the firefighting part within of the building WBS to derive a firefighting HBS(Hierarchy Breakdown Structure) with the extension of the object-oriented IFC file. And according to HBS, we propose an IFC schema extension method. It is a methodology that allows BIM users to instantly adapt the IFC schema to their needs. Accordingly, the methodology derived from this study is expected to be expanded in various areas to minimize information loss from IFC. In the future, we will apply the IFC extension methodology to the actual development process using HBS to verify that it is actually applicable within the IFC schema.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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• v.24 no.5
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• pp.607-618
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• 2024

With the growing adoption of Building Information Modeling(BIM), many studies on BIM-based quantity take-off are being conducted. However, the absence of standardized quantity take-off protocols for BIM-based methods has led to a decline in accuracy. This study aimed to compare quantity take-off results from 3D models with those derived from traditional 2D-based quantity take-off methods and modeling approaches, specifically for finishing work, and to identify the underlying causes of any discrepancies. The analysis revealed significant variations in the quantities of walls, floors, and ceilings, with walls exhibiting the largest deviation. The primary cause of these discrepancies was that when interior and exterior surfaces were modeled as a single composite object, it became impossible to accurately set the height of individual finishing materials, resulting in overestimations of the quantities. Consequently, the study demonstrated that modeling interior and exterior components as separate composite objects in 3D models can significantly reduce quantity take-off discrepancies. Moving forward, the establishment of precise quantity take-off standards through additional case studies will be crucial for improving cost management in BIM applications.

• Journal of KIBIM
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.37-45
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• 2012

Modular bridge construction enabling better productivity of design and construction by standardized members and robotic construction becomes an important issue in construction industry. Modular structures needs accurate information delivery between design, fabrication and construction processes. BIM (Building Information Modeling) based parametric modeling was proposed for the modular bridge substructure. Considering ranges of parameters of the modular bridge, fixed value, variables and relations were defined and these parametric models were applied to design, analysis and fabrication. Experience from development of new structures can be embedded in the 3D models, and the models provide efficient and precise knowledge delivery.

• Journal of KIBIM
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.62-71
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• 2022

In order to overcome the limitations of th 2D method regardless of the client's request, the application of BIM was reviewed to create hight-quality products using 3D models and various BIM information for offshore wind jacket-type structures. First, we defined the input value through analysis of the target structure and wrote an algorithm(script library) and library to complete the BIM model. Design review using geometry information based on th BIM model, usage for visualization drawings and quantity calculation were reviewed. For the purpose of initial review, only libraries with a limited number of subjects limitations on the scope of research were used. However, in the futrue, various libraries will be developed and research will be conducted to expand the scope of subjects.