Linking BIM and GIS models in infrastructure by example of IFC and CityGML

S. Vilgertshofer, J. Amann, B. Willenborg, A. Borrmann, T. H. Kolbe

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Abstract

This paper demonstrates how linked data can be used to provide a semantically rich connection between the domains of building information modeling (BIM) and geographic information systems (GIS). Expertise from both domains is necessary for the planning of infrastructure projects such as roads, tunnels, bridges, and railways, as these projects usually require the consideration of widely diverging scales. As BIM and GIS rely on different types of data modeling standards, a conversion between the data models will inevitably result in data loss. To overcome this problem, we propose to utilize the concept of Linked Data which allows the original data to coexist and provide coherence by establishing references between the corresponding entities of both standards. The approach is illustrated using exemplary models of shield tunnels in both, the IFC and the CityGML format.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputing in Civil Engineering 2017
Subtitle of host publicationInformation Modeling and Data Analytics - Selected Papers from the ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2017
EditorsKen-Yu Lin, Ken-Yu Lin, Nora El-Gohary, Nora El-Gohary, Pingbo Tang, Pingbo Tang
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages133-140
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780784480823, 9780784480847
ISBN (Print)9780784480823
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Event2017 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, IWCCE 2017 - Seattle, United States
Duration: 25 Jun 201727 Jun 2017

Publication series

NameCongress on Computing in Civil Engineering, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2017 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, IWCCE 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period25/06/1727/06/17

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