@article{JiBorrmannBeetzetal., author = {Ji, Yang and Borrmann, Andr{\´e} and Beetz, Jakob and Obergrießer, Mathias}, title = {Exchange of Parametric Bridge Models Using a Neutral Data Format}, series = {Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering}, volume = {27}, journal = {Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering}, number = {6}, publisher = {American Society of Civil Engineers}, address = {Reston, VA}, doi = {10.1061/(asce)cp.1943-5487.0000286}, pages = {593 -- 606}, abstract = {Parametric modeling is a well-established methodology in the field of mechanical engineering. It allows for the creation of flexible geometric models using parameters for dimensions and makes it possible to define numeric relationships between these parameters by means of mathematical formulas and define geometric-topological constraints between geometric entities. The result is a flexible geometric model that can be steered through the manipulation of its primary parameters. In contrast to explicit geometric models with fixed dimensions, a parametric model can capture the design intent and represent domain knowledge. The use of parametric modeling techniques is particularly beneficial for designing bridges. This is because the geometric design of bridges is mainly determined by external constraints resulting from the size and the layout of both the overlying and the undercrossing carriageway. This reduces the effort required for reworking when changes are made, while simultaneously providing a high degree of reusability for the model in other, similar projects, resulting in significantly increased efficiency in the bridge design process. Because of the strong fragmentation of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, the data exchange between the different participants in a construction project is of crucial importance. The use of neutral, open data formats has proved to be the most suitable approach to realize this data exchange. However, currently existing neutral data formats do not allow for an exchange of parametric geometry. To overcome these technical limitations, this paper introduces an extension to the IFC-Bridge format, thus providing a means of interchanging parametric bridge models. This article describes in detail the necessary entities introduced to define parameters and capture dimensional and geometric constraints. The suitability of the developed extensions is proved by presenting the successful transfer of parametric bridge models between two parametric design systems as well as from a design system to a structural analysis system.}, language = {en} } @article{BorrmannSchorrObergriesseretal., author = {Borrmann, Andr{\´e} and Schorr, Markus and Obergrießer, Mathias and Ji, Yang and Wu, I-Chen and G{\"u}nthner, Willibald A. and Euringer, Thomas and Rank, Ernst}, title = {Using product data management systems for civil engineering projects - Potentials and obstacles}, series = {Computing in civil engineering : proceedings of the 2009 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering ; June 24 - 27, 2009, Austin, Texas}, volume = {346}, journal = {Computing in civil engineering : proceedings of the 2009 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering ; June 24 - 27, 2009, Austin, Texas}, editor = {Caldas, Carlos H. and O'Brien, William J.}, publisher = {ASCE}, pages = {359 -- 369}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EuringerObergriesserJietal., author = {Euringer, Thomas and Obergrießer, Mathias and Ji, Yang and Baumg{\"a}rtel, T. and Borrmann, Andr{\´e} and Rank, Ernst}, title = {GroundXML: An addition of aligmnent and subsoil specific cross-sectional data to the LandXML scheme}, series = {Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, 1-4 September 2009}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, 1-4 September 2009}, editor = {Topping, B. H. V. and Costa Neves, L. F. and Baros, R. C.}, publisher = {Civil-Comp Press}, address = {Stirlingshire, UK}, isbn = {9781905088300}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JiBorrmannObergriesser, author = {Ji, Yang and Borrmann, Andr{\´e} and Obergrießer, Mathias}, title = {Toward the exchange of parametric bridge models using a neutral data format}, series = {Computing in Civil Engineering 2011, Proceedings of the 2011 ASCE International workshop ORKSHOP on Computing in civil engineering, June 19-22, 2011, Miami, Florida}, booktitle = {Computing in Civil Engineering 2011, Proceedings of the 2011 ASCE International workshop ORKSHOP on Computing in civil engineering, June 19-22, 2011, Miami, Florida}, publisher = {American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE}, address = {Reston, VA}, doi = {10.1061/41182(416)65}, pages = {528 -- 535}, abstract = {While there are mature data models for exchanging semantically rich building models, no means for exchanging bridge models using a neutral data format exist so far. A major challenge lies in the fact that a bridge's geometry is often described in parametric terms, using geometric constraints and mathematical expressions to describe dependencies between different dimensions. Since the current draft of IFC-Bridge does not provide a parametric geometric description, this paper presents a possible extension and describes in detail the object-oriented data model proposed to capture parametric design including geometric and dimensional constraints. The feasibility of the concept has been verified by actually implementing the exchange of parametric models between two different computer-aided design (CAD) applications.}, language = {en} } @article{SchorrBorrmannObergriesseretal., author = {Schorr, Markus and Borrmann, Andr{\´e} and Obergrießer, Mathias and Ji, Yang and G{\"u}nthner, Willibald A. and Rank, Ernst}, title = {Employing product data management systems in civil engineering projects: Functionality analysis and assessment}, series = {Journal of soft computing in civil engineering : SCCE}, volume = {25}, journal = {Journal of soft computing in civil engineering : SCCE}, number = {6}, publisher = {ASCE}, address = {New York, NY}, pages = {430 -- 441}, abstract = {Product Data Management (PDM) systems are well established in the manufacturing industry. Here, they form the standard solution for the central storage of all data relating to a product and the processes involved in its manufacture. Particularly the consistent management of CAD models, including sophisticated versioning techniques and access rights management as well as the integrated workflow management are attractive features for using PDM systems also for civil engineering projects. This paper investigates the technical concepts behind PDM systems and compares their suitability as a data management solution in civil engineering projects with that of Document Management Systems and Product Model Servers. Alongside a comparative study of the major PDM systems available on the market, we also present a case study involving a PDM system that has been employed for a concrete civil engineering project.}, language = {en} }