BIM and Building Emergency Response Management: Review of Applications
Publication: Forensic Engineering 2022
ABSTRACT
With recent increases in deadly fires, earthquakes, and terror attacks, the need for implementing new technologies to achieve maximum disaster preparedness in public and densely populated buildings is paramount. Building Information Modeling (BIM) enables the development of data-rich models that can be used for simulation and emergency response management. In this study, to evaluate the applications of BIM-based analysis in emergency response practices, a comprehensive literature review is performed. This paper investigates the applications of BIM in different phases of in-building disasters and highlights major applications of BIM as (1) preventing failure by facilitating predictive maintenance, (2) evacuation planning and guidance, (3) improving decision-making for rescue team by real-time two-way information updating, and (4) finding the root causes of failure. Finally, the gaps and challenges for each aspect are addressed and discussed.
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