Bridges

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly becoming popular for project management, design, construction, maintenance and for operation of infrastructure projects. There are also more demands from Contractors, Asset Managers, and End Clients for more information to be represented in the deliverables. The concept of model first is going to become a norm and for this the model needs to be accurate for the purpose of procurement of materials such as steel fabrication, reinforcement shapes and schedules and concrete volumes, and needs to contain tagging of elements for asset management during its lifespan.

To cope with these new challenges, we have developed through computational design, automation tools to create models for various forms of bridge superstructure and substructures, tunnels, barriers and other infrastructure elements. This paper will discuss these modelling techniques with the aid of REVIT software to help resolve the various complexities of the different structural forms and expectations of the stakeholders whilst still delivering it on time. The paper will also discuss the metadata that is in-built in the models to aid the Asset Managers and End Clients.