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Transforming Ports with Digital Twins: Reality Capture, Laser Scanning, and Simulation

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  Ports are the lifeblood of global trade, handling massive volumes of goods and playing a critical role in the world economy. Managing these complex infrastructures effectively requires innovation, precision, and a forward-looking approach. Digital twins for ports have emerged as a groundbreaking solution, combining reality capture, laser scanning, bathymetric surveys, and discrete event simulation to optimize operations and infrastructure management. What Is a Digital Twin for Ports? A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, system, or process. For ports, a digital twin integrates data from various sources physical sensors,  historical  records, real-time updates, and simulations into a centralized model. This model can be used for monitoring, planning, and optimizing port operations, helping authorities make data-driven decisions. The Role of Reality Capture Reality capture  technologies like  laser scanning  and bathymetric surveys are cr...

Leveraging BIM, Reality Capture & AR/VR for Infrastructure Project Success: A Case Study

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Problem Statement from the client The client was coming up with an internal road infrastructure project with utilities. The problem here was their design team was working on 2d drawings and the client's goal was to implement the complete digital framework for this project and implement the latest innovation technologies. Some of the requirements from the client are to Develop the 3D model, Implement the coordination activities and resolve the clashes frontend, Implement 4D simulation, and track the project with reality capture technology. Implement augmented and virtual reality technologies to show the infrastructure to their investors. Internal Road BIM model Scope of Work The solution provided to meet the goal and requirements of client was “ BIM ,  DPM using Reality capture  &  AR/VR  for infrastructure project”  which included: During Detail design Phase Implement the  ISO 19650  framework like File naming convention,  CDE , BEP and TIDP. ...

BIM in Historic Preservation: Revitalizing Heritage Structures

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  Introduction Historic preservation is a delicate endeavor, requiring a balance between maintaining the integrity of cultural treasures and integrating modern technology for their upkeep and restoration.  Building Information Modeling (BIM)  has emerged as a revolutionary tool in this field, offering unprecedented precision, efficiency, and insight. This article explores the role of BIM in safeguarding cultural treasures, delves into the specifics of Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM), presents a  case study , and discusses digital documentation, challenges, solutions, real-time monitoring, and virtual tours. Source: Autodesk The Role of BIM in Safeguarding Cultural Treasures BIM's role in historic preservation is multifaceted. It provides detailed, accurate digital representations of structures, enabling better  planning  and execution of preservation efforts. Through BIM, preservationists can document current conditions, plan restoration activ...