Use of GIS and BIM for the integration of tunnel design and construction process in conventional tunneling

• DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2023.10.009
• Publication Date: 2024-01-04T04:11:55Z
• Authors: Mansour Hedayatzadeh; Jamal Rostami; Vasilis Sarhosis; Mojtaba Nematollahi; Nabiollah Hajiant...; Abouzar Shafiepour
• Keywords: Parametric design; Component (thermodynamics); Secondary development; Representation; Building Information Modeling

This paper presents the development of a framework for parametric design tunnels using geographic information system (GIS) mapping and building modelling (BIM). According to framework, representation each component (e.g., layers rock mass, size excavation, topography, fault geometry, primary lining, secondary bolts, etc.) can be incorporated in GIS model with high levels detail used automatic generation numerical models tunnel construction. evaluation allows designer consider several component, efficient process optimization conventional tunneling. Information between analysis simulations freely exchanged significantly reduced computational effort while results exported into BIM. It is anticipated that proposed could lead comprehensive, yet complex tunneling project evaluations at early stages.