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View article: Concrete defect identification and measurement in buildings
Concrete defect identification and measurement in buildings Open
Ensuring the durability of civil buildings is critical for preventing long-term structural failure. Traditional damage assessment methods, based on visual inspections, are labour-intensive and subjective. The adoption of digital platforms …
View article: Single Image to Semantic BIM: Domain-Adapted 3D Reconstruction and Annotations via Multi-Task Deep Learning
Single Image to Semantic BIM: Domain-Adapted 3D Reconstruction and Annotations via Multi-Task Deep Learning Open
The digitization and semantic enrichment of built environments traditionally rely on costly and labor-intensive processes, which hinder scalability, adaptability, and real-time deployment in real-world applications. This research presents …
View article: Predictive modeling: BIM command recommendation based on large-scale usage logs
Predictive modeling: BIM command recommendation based on large-scale usage logs Open
The adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and model-based design within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has been hindered by the perception that using BIM authoring tools demands more effort than co…
View article: A holistic approach to information requirements: Integration of level of information need and information delivery specification
A holistic approach to information requirements: Integration of level of information need and information delivery specification Open
Digitalization and automation in the construction industry improve the efficiency of information management. For automated information management systems, it is crucial to establish standardized and well-structured information requirements…
View article: Evacuation Behavioural Instructions with 3D Motions: Insights from Three Use Cases
Evacuation Behavioural Instructions with 3D Motions: Insights from Three Use Cases Open
During emergency evacuations, pedestrians may use three-dimensional (3D) motions, such as low crawling and climbing up/down, to navigate above or below indoor objects (e.g., tables, chairs, and stair flights). Understanding how these motio…
View article: Reference architecture and ontology framework for digital twin construction
Reference architecture and ontology framework for digital twin construction Open
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View article: MSFD-Net: A Multiscale Spatial Feature Descriptor Network for Semantic Segmentation of Large-Scale Bridge Point Clouds
MSFD-Net: A Multiscale Spatial Feature Descriptor Network for Semantic Segmentation of Large-Scale Bridge Point Clouds Open
Digital Twins (DTs) provide a promising solution for bridge operation, thanks to their ability to mirror the physical conditions into a digital representation. At the core of the DTs is a geometric-semantic model. The modeling process for …
View article: BIMCaP: BIM-based AI-supported LiDAR-Camera Pose Refinement
BIMCaP: BIM-based AI-supported LiDAR-Camera Pose Refinement Open
This paper introduces BIMCaP, a novel method to integrate mobile 3D sparse LiDAR data and camera measurements with pre-existing building information models (BIMs), enhancing fast and accurate indoor mapping with affordable sensors. BIMCaP …
View article: VectorGraphNET: Graph Attention Networks for Accurate Segmentation of Complex Technical Drawings
VectorGraphNET: Graph Attention Networks for Accurate Segmentation of Complex Technical Drawings Open
This paper introduces a new approach to extract and analyze vector data from technical drawings in PDF format. Our method involves converting PDF files into SVG format and creating a feature-rich graph representation, which captures the re…
View article: Long living human-machine systems in construction and production enabled by digital twins
Long living human-machine systems in construction and production enabled by digital twins Open
In the industrial sector, products evolve significantly over their operational life. A key challenge has been maintaining precise, relevant engineering data. This paper explores the digital twin concept, merging engineering and operational…
View article: Text2BIM: Generating Building Models Using a Large Language Model-based Multi-Agent Framework
Text2BIM: Generating Building Models Using a Large Language Model-based Multi-Agent Framework Open
The conventional BIM authoring process typically requires designers to master complex and tedious modeling commands in order to materialize their design intentions within BIM authoring tools. This additional cognitive burden complicates th…