Use of BIM for the optimized operation of road tunnels: Modelling approach, information requirements, and exemplary implementation

Abstract

AbstractIn the operating phase of a road tunnel, not only maintaining or increasing the availability in the network but the economic optimization regarding the life cycle costs of the structure are also important priorities. A consistent application of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology can theoretically make a useful and targeted contribution, as it provides a complete digital model of the structure with all installed elements and the information required for the operator tasks. In the research project FE https://doi.org/15.0623/2016/RRB ”Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Tunneling,“ the Institute of Tunneling and Construction Management and the Institute of Computing in Engineering (both Ruhr University Bochum) in cooperation with BUNG Ingenieure AG developed the basics for a BIM‐based operating model of road tunnels with funding from the Federal Highway Research Institute commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. In the article, the results of the research are presented on the basis of specific use cases of a BIM‐based operation and maintenance management.