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Project 3.27: Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Smarter and Safer Scaffolding Construction

Project 3.28: National BIM Guidelines and Case Studies for Infrastructure

Project 3.27

Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) for

Smarter and Safer Scaffolding Construction

Industry challenge

• Safety risks onsite: There were a total of 445 serious scaffolding-related workers’ compensation claims issued in the Australian construction industry in 2008-09.

• Productivity stagnation: There was an assessment to 1,264 scaffolding

sites nationwide for compliance and found that 40% did not adhere to the legislated scaffolding standards (AS/NZS 1576) and/or jurisdictional regulations

Slide title Research activities in program/project and

collaboration with partners Name Organization

Robin Drogemuller Queensland University of Technology Xiangyu Wang Curtin University Herbert Biggs Queensland University of Technology Seokho Chi Seoul National University/QUT Rohan Davies Qld Dept of Transport and Main Roads Chris Harrison NSW Roads and Maritime Services Carolyn Marshall WA Dept of Finance (Building Management & Works) Helen Burgess WHSQ (Qld Dept of Justice and Attorney General) Robert Thiess Construc Construction Consulting Engineers Ryan Harry John Holland Alan Hobson Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI)

4 workshops were conducted

• Nov. 2013 in QUT, Brisbane

• April 2014 in Curtin U, Perth

• Aug. 2014 in Griffith U, Brisbane

• Sept. 2014 in Curtin U, Perth

Outcomes

Publications: • Conference paper “A Framework Design for Optimizing Scaffolding

Erection by Applying Mathematical Models and Virtual Simulation” has been published;

• Journal paper “Developing a self-adaptive Discrete Firefly Algorithm for Scaffolding Construction Scheduling from a Case Study Perspective” is under review.

Outcomes Research outcome 1: BIM for 3D parametric scaffold design

3D parametric scaffold design

Outcomes Research outcome 2: BIM for corner configuration in the building footprint for scaffolding design

Testing corner configuration in building footprint and resulting scaffolding layout lines.

Testing of scaffolding generation system against various building footprints.

Fly-past bays.

Outcomes Research outcome 3: BIM for automatic detecting of different types of openings

Building with scaffold Rule-based hole and edge detection in scaffold

Guardrail systems at edge and cover access opening

• 1)Customize the spatial ( opening sizes: length*width)and geometric (objects location) information in BIM model;

• 2)Automatically check the model and detect holes and opening in scaffold;

• 3)Install guardrail system at edge and cover access opening.

Outcomes Research outcome 4: BIM for layout of the workplace, including traffic route

1) Modular scaffold installation in practice

2) Modular scaffold installation erection simulation in BIM

3) Clash detection in BIM between scaffold, building and equipment

Outcomes Research outcome 4: BIM for layout of the workplace, including traffic route 1) site traffic simulation and verification

3) Error identification in site traffic planning

2) site traffic analysis and verification

Outcomes Research outcome 5: BIM for 4D scheduling of the scaffolding work

BIM-based modelling and 4D-visualization presenting the planned phases and sequence of scaffolding erection work

Outcomes Research outcome 6: BIM for quantity take-off for competitive tendering

Outcomes Research outcome 7: BIM for structural analysis and load calculation

• Import the physical model to BIM model

• Perform the structural analysis and

computation of the scaffolding

components in BIM model

• Export the structural analysis result to

collaborate and coordinate within designer

and structure engineer

Future collaborations Program [3] Innovation through Digital Modelling Project [3.38] Lifting Productivity: Scaffolding Life Cycle Dynamic Planning

Boosting Up Productivity: Optimizing Scaffolding Life Cycle Management with Virtual Design and Construction

Project 3.28

National BIM Guidelines and Case Studies for

Infrastructure

Industry challenge

Existing BIM guidelines and standards Country Quantity Year Points of view

Australia 4 2009, 2011, 2012 1. Architecture, Construction, Engineering

2.MEP (Mechanical, Electronica and Plumbing)

3. Facility Management

4. Design-Bid-Build

5. Design-Build

6. Contractor

7. Architect

8.BIM software

America 24 2007-2013

Hong Kong 1 2011

Denmark 1 2007

Spain 1 2011

Finland 2 2007, 2012

The Netherlands 1 2012

UK 4 2011-2013

Norway 2 2011, 2012

Singapore 2 2010, 2012

Few of them focus on infrastructure projects

Slide title Research activities in program/project and

collaboration with partners

4 workshops were conducted

• Nov. 2013 in QUT, Brisbane

• May 2014 in Curtin U, Perth

• Aug. 2014 in Griffith U, Brisbane

• Sept. 2014 in Curtin U, Perth

Outcomes

Publications: • Shou, W., Wang, J., Wang, X., & Chong, H. Y. (2014). A Comparative

Review of Building Information Modelling Implementation in Building and Infrastructure Industries. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 1-18.

Outcomes BIM Guidelines and Case Studies for Infrastructure (Content)

Outcomes BIM Guidelines and Case Studies for Infrastructure (BIM uses)

41 BIM uses are developed for

infrastructural project

• 18 BIM uses in design stage

• 11 BIM uses in construction stage

• 12 BIM uses in operation stage

Outcomes BIM Guidelines and Case Studies for Infrastructure (BIM model development)

LOD0-LOD4 which comes from CityGML standard is useful in infrastructure planning and design stages. However, it is not suitable in construction and operation and maintenance stages. From the lifecycle management perspective, it is necessary to further develop LOD, with LOD5 for the construction stage and LOD6 for the operation and maintenance stage. LOD5 and LOD6 are developed based on Infrastructure Model Element level. LOD5: The Infrastructure Model Element is graphically represented within the model as a specific system, object or assembly in terms of size, shape, location, quantity, and orientation with detailing, fabrication, assembly, and installation information. Non-graphic information may also be attached to the Model Element. LOD6: The Infrastructure Model Element is a field verified representation in terms of size, shape, location, quantity, and orientation. Non-graphic information may also be attached to the Model Elements.

Outcomes BIM Guidelines and Case Studies for Infrastructure (BIM model development)

The detailed model element for four different types of Infrastructure project for defining LOD 5 and LOD 6

Outcomes BIM Guidelines and Case Studies for Infrastructure

BIM model quality assessment

Outcomes BIM Guidelines and Case Studies for Infrastructure (BIM collaboration)

BIM collaboration: an example in road project

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Prof. Xiangyu Wang

Email: xiangyu.wang@curtin.edu.au BIM Centre Website: http://research.humanities.curtin.edu.au/centres/bim/

http://research.humanities.curtin.edu.au/centres/bim/

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