Abstract
The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is becoming increasingly adopted worldwide to support the creation and management of digital environments in which physical and functional features of a facility are modelled. Due to its characteristic flexibility and interoperability, it rapidly extends beyond the boundaries of applications for which it was originally conceived, thus being implemented in other contexts such as the infrastructure sector. Indeed, during each phase of the construction process for building a linear infrastructure, a suitable design of a traffic control plan to optimising traffic flows proves crucial, both for drivers and builders. In this context, there arises the need to perform a comprehensive analysis, combining infrastructure design and building issues with transportation theory principles. For this purpose, the paper proposes a comparative analysis of two different approaches relying on BIM-based tools, namely integrated (i.e., BIM environments with an in-built module for transport simulation tasks) and an interfaceable solution (i.e., BIM environments offering a customised interface for external mobility simulation software). Specifically, after an overview of the issues involved, the two solutions analysed are customised according to the software packages adopted, and a numerical application is carried out. The goal of the paper is to perform a preliminary analysis on the potential of such frameworks by means of comparative evaluation aimed at identifying pros and cons of the two approaches, as well as the best field of application, according to the effort required from the designer, the degree of flexibility offered, and the target pursued.
Highlights
With the advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), cities have become increasingly smart and interconnected. is leads to several complex design and management issues being addressed which require suitable approaches for implementation within the field of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be integrated with other engineering tools and allows the temporal dimension to be embedded in the analysis. e latter assumes a key role in supporting traffic control planning during construction works
Prospects e proposed work analyses the potential of BIM-based tools in managing traffic flows during construction works on a linear infrastructure
Summary
With the advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), cities have become increasingly smart and interconnected. is leads to several complex design and management issues being addressed which require suitable approaches for implementation within the field of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). Is leads to several complex design and management issues being addressed which require suitable approaches for implementation within the field of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) In this context, one of the most promising and widely applied methodologies is Building Information Modelling (BIM) [1], which may be defined as a procedure of planning, building, and handling a facility relying on computerised object-orientated data. An optimisation process of traffic flows is required during construction works, traffic conditions needing to be managed to avoid inconvenience for drivers and traffic safety In this context, the necessity of conceiving and handling a proper interface between BIM-based software and transportation theory occurs. Is implies the need for an indepth understanding of the logic and models implemented in the software packages adopted Within this context, the proposed research study analyses different approaches for dealing with the issue of managing traffic control planning during construction works. E rest of the paper is organised as such: Section 2 presents an overview of transportation systems simulation; Section 3 illustrates different approaches on which a design engineer can rely for dealing with traffic control planning during construction works on a linear infrastructure and related issues; Section 4 tests such alternative methods for the purpose of comparison; and Section 5 draws conclusion and outlines research prospects
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