FEATURE
How to Get Started With Infrastructure Digital Twins
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f you're an architect, engineer, or project manager, you may have heard about the use of Digital Twins in the construction industry. In the construction industry, these models can help you manage and optimize existing assets. They can also assist in reducing costs, setting schedules, and estimating performance.
These tools can also be useful in contract negotiations. They can be mandated in new infrastructure projects and operations contracts. But before you get started with Digital Twins, consider these key considerations. What are Infrastructure Digital Twins? They are essentially simulations of infrastructure assets. These models are built from a range of data sources, including sensor measurements, maintenance and operating data. The fusion of these data types enables a holistic understanding of an asset's condition. It also helps you improve efficiency and sustainability. It also makes asset management easier and more cost-effective. But the development of digital twins requires careful planning and rigorous testing. While BIM data is the most challenging of the three types of data used in infrastructure digital twins, it is an important one. It often represents the future state of the twin. As with any other data source, it is important to remember that multiple valid states can exist simultaneously, so the best approach is to integrate all three into a single model. This can help you develop a more accurate and efficient infrastructure. If you're an architect, you should be familiar with BIM, as it is the industry standard for infrastructure design.
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January-February issue l 2022
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