Automated Geometry Updating for Digital Twins in Construction
Publication: Computing in Civil Engineering 2023
ABSTRACT
A core feature of digital twins (DTs) is the dynamic connection between a physical asset (or system) and its representative virtual model. Across the dimensions of various DT architecture types, the geometric dimension is foundational for use on AEC projects. While mechanisms for maintaining a dynamic connection between physical and digital geometry do exist, they tend to involve replacing existing information (e.g., progressive scan-to-BIM processes), rather than dynamically updating pre-existing geometric information. To support the latter vision, this paper presents an automated model updating architecture specifically for geometry by considering shape, pose, and topology parameters. Functional demonstrations are used to illustrate how this framework can be applied to different facets of building construction systems.
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Computing in Civil Engineering 2023
Pages: 283 - 290
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Published online: Jan 25, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Architectural engineering
- Architecture
- Asset management
- Automation and robotics
- Building information modeling
- Building management
- Building systems
- Business management
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Design (by type)
- Dynamic models
- Engineering fundamentals
- Financial management
- Geometrics
- Highway and road design
- Models (by type)
- Practice and Profession
- Systems engineering
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