Integration Of Real Time Pile Design By Means Of Building Information Modeling-PPT Presentation

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The presentation describes integrating real-time pile design into Building Information Modeling (BIM) to connect geotechnical analysis with planning workflows. The goal is to make design iterations more responsive and to compare alternatives at both component and foundation-system levels.<br /><br />The approach uses parametric BIM objects whose geometry and other properties can be controlled by parameters and constraints. In a sample project, the subsoil model was based on seven boreholes and four cone penetration tests, interpreted as three layers: fill, clay, and sand. Quantity data and ÖKOBAUDAT information were included to support cost and CO₂-equivalent assessments.<br /><br />The implementation provides views and tools for reviewing selected pile properties, schedules, layouts, and color-coded 3D models. Designers can change pile length and diameter and assess code conformity, including requirements related to pile diameter and penetration into the load-bearing layer. The system also supports multi-criteria evaluation.<br /><br />The evaluation suggests that components and the foundation system can be assessed simultaneously, making the workflow suitable for optimization and automated studies of design variants. Future work includes applying the method to other foundation types, refining the software script, and establishing standards.

Keywords

Building Information Modeling

BIM

pile design

geotechnical analysis

parametric modeling

foundation systems

subsoil model

cost assessment

CO2-equivalent

multi-criteria evaluation