I‐Twin. Computational twin connectors for I‐profiles. Towards unforeseen interoperability of digital tools

Abstract

AbstractStandard BIM data‐exchange format requirements are permeating Building Construction. This is due to the increasing digital communication between Stakeholders of complex projects. All steps of development (conception, design, procurement, construction and operation) are pushing towards integration of data schemas. Desirably, knowledge and value generated by one stakeholder may then be leveraged by other stakeholders. 3D models, simulations, measurements, logbooks, schedules, as‐built conditions and other information constructs are on the verge of interoperable communication. Structural Analysis must play a significant role within those more digitized data exchanges. This paper presents recent developments of frameworks, connectors and tools for the integration of structural I‐shaped beam entities into Digital Twins. The information construct I‐Twin encompasses information loads for geometries (IFC‐Based), sensors (IoT) and simulations (FEM).