A framework for BIM-based construction planning and simulation in underground metro projects

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2023-11-30

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Kalpakçı, Sami Batuhan

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an information management process that involves creating and using an intelligent 3D model to design, integrate, manage and visualize the construction process throughout the lifecycle of a construction project. As the value gained from BIM has been realized, underground metro projects carried out with BIM have been becoming more and more common due to the necessity of an effective project management. BIM-based progress tracking and scheduling are two useful practices which utilize both spatial and non-spatial information contained in BIM model. These two applications play an important role in more effective construction management since visualization of real-time progress and schedule simulation facilitates decision-making and detection of possible problems. However, metro projects are obviously different from conventional superstructure buildings which BIM tools are generally convenient for; therefore, BIM has a slightly limited use for railway systems. In addition, inconsistency between data gathered on site and BIM models is another issue that leads to a decreased efficiency and reliability of BIM use in the construction projects. In this study an ongoing metro construction project in Türkiye has been investigated by focusing on the issues mentioned. The objective of this research is to examine the implementation of the BIM-based progress tracking and scheduling of metro projects, then propose a framework for progress monitoring and scheduling in geotechnical and structural construction of underground metro projects based on the findings of the investigated project. An interview questionnaire has been conducted to evaluate the proposed framework via one-on-one interviews with the industry experts. Questionnaire results demonstrates that the proposed framework has the potential to significantly improve the process of creating project schedule simulation and progress tracking models in metro projects.

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4D Modeling, Building Information Modeling, Progress Tracking, Phase Planning Simulations

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/107713

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis