Use of GIS and BIM for the integration of tunnel design and construction process in conventional tunneling

This paper presents the development of a framework for the parametric design of tunnels using geographic information system (GIS) mapping and building information modelling (BIM). According to the framework, a parametric representation of each system component (e.g., layers of rock mass, size of exc...

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Published in:	Underground space (Beijing) Vol. 16; pp. 261 - 278
Main Authors:	Hedayatzadeh, Mansour, Rostami, Jamal, Sarhosis, Vasilis, Nematollahi, Mojtaba, Hajiantilaki, Nabiollah, Shafiepour, Abouzar
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 01-06-2024 KeAi Communications Co., Ltd
Subjects:	Building information modelling Conventional tunneling Geographic information system Numerical simulations Parametric analysis Numerical simulations Parametric analysis Geographic information system Building information modelling Conventional tunneling
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Summary:	This paper presents the development of a framework for the parametric design of tunnels using geographic information system (GIS) mapping and building information modelling (BIM). According to the framework, a parametric representation of each system component (e.g., layers of rock mass, size of excavation, topography, fault geometry, primary lining, secondary lining, rock bolts, etc.) can be incorporated in the GIS model with high levels of detail and used for the automatic generation of numerical models for the design of tunnel construction. This parametric evaluation allows the designer to consider several levels of detail for each component, for the efficient design and process optimization in conventional tunneling. Information between parametric analysis and numerical simulations can be freely exchanged with significantly reduced computational effort while results can be exported into BIM. It is anticipated that the proposed framework could lead to a comprehensive, yet efficient analysis of complex conventional tunneling project using parametric evaluations at the early design stages.
ISSN:	2467-9674 2467-9674
DOI:	10.1016/j.undsp.2023.10.009