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Using Linked Data Containers for BIM Based Structural Inspection Workflows
The proliferation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has led to an increased amount of digital information. During design, construction, and operating phases of a structure, data in a diverse array of formats and versions is being produced and exchanged between actors involved. Solely in the operating phase with the growing prevalence of digital processes, the need for a robust and sustainable approach for integrating and storing data that spans a structure’s lifecycle has become vital. To this end, Linked Data containers may be employed to establish connections and relationships between different data sources and processes in a structured and standardized manner. This paper aims to explore the potential of applying a Linked Data approach to establish connections among heterogeneous data sources during the operating and maintenance phases of bridges. A case study of structural inspection data from material tests on a road bridge is employed, in which data integrated into the container ranges from test design to presentation of test results. The proposed implementation leverages the standardized Information Container for Linked Document Delivery (ICDD), capable of accommodating various data formats and enabling link creation through Resource Description Framework (RDF) triples. Consequently, a collection of RDF triples and various document formats form the Linked Data container was proposed for inspection data. Moreover, it is shown that the proposed framework has the potential to be extended by mapping additional ontologies related to various structural or material tests by demand. The paper concludes with a discussion of potential use cases of Linked Data containers within the AEC industry and their respective shortcomings at present.
Using Linked Data Containers for BIM Based Structural Inspection Workflows
The proliferation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has led to an increased amount of digital information. During design, construction, and operating phases of a structure, data in a diverse array of formats and versions is being produced and exchanged between actors involved. Solely in the operating phase with the growing prevalence of digital processes, the need for a robust and sustainable approach for integrating and storing data that spans a structure’s lifecycle has become vital. To this end, Linked Data containers may be employed to establish connections and relationships between different data sources and processes in a structured and standardized manner. This paper aims to explore the potential of applying a Linked Data approach to establish connections among heterogeneous data sources during the operating and maintenance phases of bridges. A case study of structural inspection data from material tests on a road bridge is employed, in which data integrated into the container ranges from test design to presentation of test results. The proposed implementation leverages the standardized Information Container for Linked Document Delivery (ICDD), capable of accommodating various data formats and enabling link creation through Resource Description Framework (RDF) triples. Consequently, a collection of RDF triples and various document formats form the Linked Data container was proposed for inspection data. Moreover, it is shown that the proposed framework has the potential to be extended by mapping additional ontologies related to various structural or material tests by demand. The paper concludes with a discussion of potential use cases of Linked Data containers within the AEC industry and their respective shortcomings at present.
Using Linked Data Containers for BIM Based Structural Inspection Workflows
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Francis, Adel (editor) / Miresco, Edmond (editor) / Melhado, Silvio (editor) / Schuler, Paul-Christian (author) / Mirboland, Mahsa (author) / Voigt, Chris (author) / Koch, Christian (author)
International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering ; 2024 ; Montreal, QC, Canada
Advances in Information Technology in Civil and Building Engineering ; Chapter: 32 ; 398-409
2025-03-04
12 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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