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Digital Twins in Construction Projects

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 1917

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Qiuchen Lu

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The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Interests: digital twins; image processing; building information modelling; built asset management
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Dr. Zigeng Fang

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Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
Interests: strategic asset management; digital twins; construction automation; machine learning; facility management; carbon footprint; open data
Dr. Yuting Chen

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Construction, Property and Surveying, London South Bank University, London SE1 0AA, UK
Interests: contract management; natural language processing; contract enforcement; project governance; relationship management; trust

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to inform you that we have launched a new Special Issue of Buildings entitled "Digital Twins in Construction Projects".

The emergence of advanced digitalised technologies has caused the construction industry to undergo an unwavering digital transformation. Digital twins, as the core element of construction industry 4.0, have been utilised in construction projects to improve project management, data visualisation, and construction automation.

Despite the growing number of proposed frameworks and architectures and the potential benefits claimed for digital twins, the construction world demands more innovative attempts to link these frameworks to real practice.

This Special Issue focuses on using digital twins in construction projects with a particular focus on achieving construction industry digitalisation. It encourages the utilisation and integration of digital twins with various digitalisation aspects of the construction projects, such as construction informatics, digital transformation, construction simulation, construction automation, and virtual construction. Various existing technologies (such as building information modelling, internet of things, augmented reality, virtual reality, and machine learning) and social aspects (such as cyber security and data ownership) are also encouraged to be utilised and integrated in this Special Issue.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Qiuchen Lu
Dr. Zigeng Fang
Dr. Yuting Chen
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • digital twins (DTs)
  • construction informatics
  • digital transformation
  • construction simulation
  • construction automation
  • virtual construction
  • building information modelling (BIM)
  • machine learning (ML)

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An Effective Digital Twin Modeling Method for Infrastructure: Application to Smart Pumping Stations
by Fan Feng, Zhansheng Liu, Guoliang Shi and Yanchi Mo
Buildings 2024, 14(4), 863; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14040863 - 22 Mar 2024
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Digital twin technology has evolved from a theoretical concept to practical application, facilitating seamless data exchange between virtual and physical domains. Although there has been progress, the infrastructure industry, which is recognized for its intricate nature and the need for timely action, is [...] Read more.
Digital twin technology has evolved from a theoretical concept to practical application, facilitating seamless data exchange between virtual and physical domains. Although there has been progress, the infrastructure industry, which is recognized for its intricate nature and the need for timely action, is still in the first phases of digital twin advancement. A significant obstacle in this field is the absence of established definitions and modeling standards, which impede the precise depiction of infrastructure systems. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a high-precision digital twin modeling method tailored for pumping stations. The method focuses on two key scenarios: first, we construct an overall digital twin model that contains both physical entities and operational processes of pumping stations; second, we design a modeling process applicable to pumping stations by analyzing the deficiencies of the existing standard system. Additionally, we selected the East–West Water Transfer Project in China as a case study to demonstrate the high-precision digital twin model of a pumping station. This model will include essential components, such as the modeling of pumping stations, the operational processes of pumping stations, and the modeling of system operation analysis. Serving as the database for the digital twin, it can complete the automatic inspection of the pumping station, optimization of scheduling, prediction and regulation of energy and carbon emissions, and visualization of results for display and other applications. The model realized the benefits of 100% automatic inspection rate, reduction of eight corresponding operating personnel, and comprehensive cost saving of RMB 2.25 million. The objective of this research is to narrow the divide between theoretical concepts and real-world implementations by pushing the boundaries of digital twin modeling and offering valuable insights for its utilization in the infrastructure industry. It establishes the foundation for progress in the field of digital twin technology in the specific context of intricate infrastructure projects. This project aims to improve the practicality of digital twin technology in real-world situations, namely in the infrastructure industry. Full article
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A Web3D Rendering Optimization Algorithm for Pipeline BIM Models
by Xiaoyu Wang, Liang Huo, Tao Shen, Xincheng Yang and Haoyuan Bai
Buildings 2023, 13(9), 2309; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092309 - 11 Sep 2023
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BIM (building information modeling) plays a pivotal role in the construction industry. BIM technology tailored for pipelines offers in-depth semantic information and spatial data, bolstering the utility and implementation of digital twin-associated technologies in both architecture and urban planning. This paper introduces a [...] Read more.
BIM (building information modeling) plays a pivotal role in the construction industry. BIM technology tailored for pipelines offers in-depth semantic information and spatial data, bolstering the utility and implementation of digital twin-associated technologies in both architecture and urban planning. This paper introduces a rendering optimization algorithm rooted in the BSP Tree (Binary Space Partitioning Tree). The algorithm is used to address the challenges of slow loading and poor rendering quality of pipeline BIM models when displayed on the web, which stem from large amounts of model data and complex geometric configurations. Initially, the algorithm delves into the geometric distribution traits of the pipeline BIM model from multiple perspectives, pinpointing the spatial division dimension. Subsequently, it employs an adaptive step size technique for spatial segmentation, harmonizing it with real-world application contexts. Concurrently, any superfluous data that emerge are refined to uphold the structural wholeness of the BIM model. This algorithm is adept at systematically arranging and overseeing the BIM model data. Trial outcomes reveal that the AKDT (Adaptive K-Dimensional Tree) algorithm significantly trims the browser’s initial rendering duration while maintaining the model’s accuracy and semantic uniformity. Moreover, it excels in areas such as rendering frame rate, user interaction responsiveness, and data transmission duration. In essence, the algorithm stands out for its efficiency and precision in rendering pipeline BIM models on web platforms, achieving the desired optimization results. Full article
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