Digital Technologies in Construction

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the current state and prospects of development of digital technologies in construction. The fundamental concepts of digital economy, digital production and digital technologies are introduced; a peculiar "evolution" of the design process in construction is described (transition from so-called "paper-based" technologies to computer aided design systems and further to information modeling of construction objects). Contemporary achievements of mathematical and computer modeling of loads and impacts, contemporary achievements and problems of mathematical (numerical) modeling of the stress-strain state, dynamics and stability at the basic and special combinations ofloads and impacts at significant stages oflife cycle of construction object are specified. Digital technologies in experimental and field studies are considered, the interrelation with mathematical modeling is shown, digital technologies in production of materials, products and structures are presented, the brief and substantial analysis of development of computer material science is given. Among the very topical issues raised in the article we should also highlight BIM - a fundamentally new approach in architectural and construction design, which includes creation of a computer model of a new building (structure), which carries all the information about the future of the object and is an instrument of control over its life cycle. Building Information Model is, in essence, a reflection of the ideas of the digital economy in construction and digital technology in the construction economy. The article also explains the concept of so-called "smart" home, "smart" district, "smart" city, "smart" region and "smart" country, which are normally used by professionals in terms of current realities,long-term and medium-term prospects. Finally, the expediency of development of design codes in the field of information technologies is assessed.