Journal of Hydroinformatics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 2444 - 2459
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Abstract
In
the
context
of
water
distribution
networks
(WDNs),
researchers
and
technicians
are
actively
working
on
new
ways
to
transition
into
digital
era.
They
focusing
creating
standardized
methods
that
fit
unique
characteristics
these
systems,
with
a
strong
emphasis
developing
customized
twins.
This
involves
combining
advanced
hydraulic
modeling
data-driven
techniques
like
artificial
intelligence,
machine
learning,
deep
learning.
paper
begins
by
giving
detailed
overview
important
progress
has
led
this
transformation.
It
highlights
potential
create
interconnected
services
(DWSs)
can
support
all
aspects
managing,
planning,
designing
WDNs.
approach
introduces
procedures
allow
continuous
improvement
representation
networks.
Additionally,
benefit
from
DWSs
developed
as
QGIS
software
plugins.
These
strategically
enhance
their
understanding
technical
decisions,
improving
logical
reasoning,
consistency,
scalability,
integrability,
efficiency,
effectiveness,
adaptability
for
both
short-term
long-term
management
tasks.
Notably,
framework
remains
adaptable,
ready
embrace
upcoming
technological
advancements
data
gathering
capabilities,
while
keeping
end-users
central
in
shaping
developments.
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 1090 - 1116
Published: Sept. 8, 2022
Purpose
This
paper
critically
analysed
195
articles
with
the
objectives
of
providing
a
clear
understanding
current
City
Information
Modelling
(CIM)
implementations,
identifying
main
challenges
hampering
uptake
CIM
and
recommendations
for
future
development
CIM.
Design/methodology/approach
adopts
PRISMA
method
in
order
to
perform
systematic
literature
review.
Findings
The
results
identified
nine
domains
implementation
including
(1)
natural
disaster
management,
(2)
urban
building
energy
modelling,
(3)
facility
(4)
infrastructure
(5)
land
administration
systems,
(6)
improvement
microclimates,
(7)
digital
twin
smart
cities,
(8)
social
engagement
(9)
landscaping
design.
Further,
eight
were
that
hinder
widespread
employment
reluctance
towards
application,
data
quality,
computing
resources
storage
inefficiency,
integration
between
BIM
GIS
interoperability,
establishing
standardised
workflow
implementation,
synergy
all
parties
involved,
cybersecurity
intellectual
property
management.
Originality/value
is
first
its
kind
provides
holistic
outcomes
will
benefit
multiple
target
groups.
First,
planners
designers
be
supplied
status-quo
implementations.
Second,
this
research
introduces
possibilities
deployment
governance
cities;
hence
can
useful
policymakers.
Lastly,
scientific
community
use
findings
study
as
reference
point
gain
comprehensive
field
contribute
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 4004 - 4004
Published: April 28, 2021
The
increase
in
population
and
urbanization
needs
attention
towards
intense
construction
activities
to
meet
the
social
economic
needs.
Soil
excavation
is
a
primary
step
every
project
that
proper
surface
subsurface
information
modeling
since
it
vulnerable
hazards.
Geographic
system
(GIS)
provides
significant
about
existing
contextual
while
building
(BIM)
gives
asset
great
detail
has
been
integrated
into
industry
for
many
applications.
However,
integration
of
BIM
GIS
geotechnical
property
classification
zones
rarely
explored.
This
paper
presents
properties
safe
based
on
soil
type.
use
open
standard
IFC
classes
such
as
IfcBorehole,
IfcGeoslice,
IfcGeomodel
enhances
collaboration
allows
exchange
among
different
stakeholders.
method
applied
in-situ
laboratory
test
dataset
Peshawar,
region,
validate
proof
concept.
results
demonstrate
proposed
successfully
integrates
providing
three-dimensional
model.
3D
digital
model
excellent
potential
provide
type,
properties,
depth,
volume
each
available
layer
can
be
used
by
planners
managers
identify
best
practices
plan
construction.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 863 - 863
Published: March 22, 2024
Digital
twin
technology
has
evolved
from
a
theoretical
concept
to
practical
application,
facilitating
seamless
data
exchange
between
virtual
and
physical
domains.
Although
there
been
progress,
the
infrastructure
industry,
which
is
recognized
for
its
intricate
nature
need
timely
action,
still
in
first
phases
of
digital
advancement.
A
significant
obstacle
this
field
absence
established
definitions
modeling
standards,
impede
precise
depiction
systems.
To
address
these
challenges,
paper
proposes
high-precision
method
tailored
pumping
stations.
The
focuses
on
two
key
scenarios:
first,
we
construct
an
overall
model
that
contains
both
entities
operational
processes
stations;
second,
design
process
applicable
stations
by
analyzing
deficiencies
existing
standard
system.
Additionally,
selected
East–West
Water
Transfer
Project
China
as
case
study
demonstrate
station.
This
will
include
essential
components,
such
stations,
system
operation
analysis.
Serving
database
twin,
it
can
complete
automatic
inspection
station,
optimization
scheduling,
prediction
regulation
energy
carbon
emissions,
visualization
results
display
other
applications.
realized
benefits
100%
rate,
reduction
eight
corresponding
operating
personnel,
comprehensive
cost
saving
RMB
2.25
million.
objective
research
narrow
divide
concepts
real-world
implementations
pushing
boundaries
offering
valuable
insights
utilization
industry.
It
establishes
foundation
progress
specific
context
projects.
project
aims
improve
practicality
situations,
namely
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 1694 - 1694
Published: May 17, 2025
The
integration
of
Building
Information
Modeling
(BIM)
with
intelligent
optimization
techniques
can
significantly
enhance
the
design
efficiency
water
distribution
networks
(WDNs).
Despite
this,
dynamic
interoperability
between
BIM
platforms
and
hydraulic
simulation
tools
remains
limited.
This
study
introduces
DyEHS
(Dynamo–EPANET–Harmony
Search),
a
novel
workflow
integrating
Autodesk
Civil
3D,
EPANET,
Harmony
Search
via
Dynamo,
to
address
this
gap.
enables
automated
pipe
diameters
network
layouts,
aiming
minimize
capital
costs
while
satisfying
constraints.
In
real-world
case
study,
achieved
15%
reduction
in
total
compared
traditional
uniform-diameter
designs,
ensuring
that
all
nodes
maintained
minimum
pressure
25
m.
quantifiable
improvement
highlights
tool’s
potential
for
practical
engineering
applications,
offering
robust,
adaptable,
fully
integrated
BIM-based
solution
WDN
design.
Facilities,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
39(1/2), P. 50 - 63
Published: Oct. 19, 2020
Purpose
The
relocation
of
existing
underground
utilities
in
urban
environments
is
complex
because
the
existence
multiple
utility
agencies
being
responsible
for
numerous
and
over
constrained
space
time
to
execute
maintenance
works.
Unfamiliar
location
insufficient
records
data
hamper
flow
work,
causing
unnecessary
delays
conflicts.
aim
paper
explore
4
dimensional
Building
Information
Modeling
as
a
smart
solution
management
project
an
setting.
Design/methodology/approach
An
empirical
case-based
research
methodology
used
collect
develop
BIM
models.
Two
ongoing
construction
projects
city
are
empirically
studied,
4D
models
identified
developed
assist
utilities.
Findings
enabled
sub-surface
through
3D
visualization
also
clash
detection.
simulation
model
tracking
actual
progress
works
thereby
helped
taking
necessary
actions
minimize
forthcoming
delays.
evaluation
showed
that
application
improved
communication
coordination
during
Practical
implications
infrastructure
provides
better
information.
They
provide
stakeholders
efficient
way
coordinate,
manage
processes
with
reduction
Originality/value
Limited
efforts
were
made
using
Efforts
left
unexplored.
This
study
adds
value
current
literature
projects.
Geomatics and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 19 - 34
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
Landscape
information
modeling
(LIM)
is
a
new
trend
in
spatial
projects
made
using
BIM
technology.
Elements
of
land
development
are,
not
only
the
opinion
authors,
just
as
essential
element
building
object.
In
turn,
GIS
data
can
be
used
to
model
larger
areas
based
on
combined
from
and
models.
The
lack
strict
integration
(ISO/TR
23262:2021
covers
GIS/BIM
interoperability,
ISO
19166
preparation)
prevents
objects,
both
existing
planned,
many
cases.
process
current
known
tools
processes
were
presented
efficiently
develop
object
with
its
surroundings.
Modeling
took
place
best
practices
that
are
collected
Polish
reality.
work
presents
an
object-oriented
approach
elements
preservation
so-called
occupational
hygiene.
By
applying
above
principles,
it
possible
“good”
LIM
fits
trends
developments
BIM.
City
information
modelling
(CIM)
offers
a
digital
depiction
of
the
urban
environment,
empowering
stakeholders
to
critically
review
and
optimise
performance
energy.
In
pursuit
towards
Zero
Energy
Cities
(ZECs),
CIM
becomes
an
essential
instrument
this
process.
However,
despite
promise
it
delivers,
uptake
is
slow.
This
research
therefore
addresses
gap
by
providing
comprehensive
overview
CIM's
potential
for
facilitating
achievement
ZECs
in
built
environment.
The
chapter
employs
extensive
literature
on
subject.
results
reveal
that,
there
exist
notable
dearth
concerning
design
execution
zero-energy
concept
within
context
community-scale
implementation.
Moreover,
merging
UDT
opens
novel
possibilities
establishing
zero-carbon
communities
throughout
their
life
cycle.
By
harnessing
data
from
various
origins
such
as
buildings,
energy
grids,
planning,
environmental
setups,
transportation
networks,
socio-demographic
metrics,
then
feasible
construct
holistic
portrayal
community.
It
consequently
imperative
conduct
cross-sector
inquiries
that
delves
into
practical
realization
community
wider
framework
local
sustainability
objectives.
entails
examining
interplay
between
climate
mitigation
measures
goals,
while
carefully
assessing
both
conflicts
opportunities.
Transactions in GIS,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
26(7), P. 2874 - 2913
Published: Oct. 26, 2022
Abstract
The
reuse
and
integration
of
data
give
big
opportunities,
supported
by
the
FAIR
principles.
Seamless
from
heterogenous
sources
has
been
an
interest
geospatial
community
for
a
long
time.
However,
3D
city
models,
building
information
supporting
smart
cities
present
higher
semantic
geometrical
complexity,
which
pose
new
challenges
never
tackled
in
comprehensive
methodology.
Building
on
previous
theories
studies,
this
article
proposes
overarching
workflow
framework
multisource
(geo)spatial
integration.
It
starts
definition
use
case‐based
requirements
integrated
data,
guides
analysis
integrability
involved
datasets,
suggesting
actions
to
harmonize
them,
until
merging
validation.
is
finally
tested
exemplified
case
study.
This
approach
allows
development
consistent,
well‐documented,
inclusive
workflows,
sake
automation
various
domains
production
interoperable
reusable
data.
Journal of Advanced Transportation,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
2020, P. 1 - 16
Published: Oct. 26, 2020
For
mass
rapid
transit
(MRT)
projects,
the
characteristics
of
MRT
engineering
include
large
scopes,
long
durations,
complex
interfaces,
significant
requirements
for
management,
and
complicated
coordination
cooperation.
Owing
to
complexity
these
use
building
information
modeling
(BIM)
technology
will
be
necessary
helpful
improve
construction
management.
The
increasing
application
BIM
in
architecture,
engineering,
(AEC)
industries
has
strengthened
need
effective
management
general
contractors
(GC)
implementation
during
phase.
Collaboration-based
model
development
GCs
typically
involves
relevant
participants
from
different
fields
phase
projects.
However,
collaboration-based
tasks
often
create
numerous
practical
problems
(e.g.,
reworks
errors
regarding
development).
As
manager
engineers
contractor
who
handle
are
located
departments
office
locations
a
centralized
platform
is
needed
share
latest
real-time
developments
related
participants.
Effective
(CBMDM)
therefore
essential
obtain
accurate
models
before
BIM-related
applications.
While
should
updated
tracked
effectively
CBMDM
process,
practice,
lack
systematic
approaches
platforms
tasks.
Thus,
this
study
proposes
novel
approach
develops
an
system
manage
track
all
process.
purpose
develop
efficiency
sharing
tracking
activities.
research
scope
propose
work
large-scale
infrastructure
assists
users
by
providing
workflow
managers
so
can
effectively.
proposed
also
utilized
other
types
projects
Furthermore,
understand
its
effectiveness,
applied
case
project
Taiwan.
Finally,
major
advantages,
disadvantages,
limitations
identified
