Comparison of Data Integration Methods in BIM Tools for Structural Engineering: An Evaluation through Structural Analysis Tools

Damlanur İlipınar; Bekir Özer Ay; Mehmet Koray Pekeriçli

Makale detayları

Comparison of Data Integration Methods in BIM Tools for Structural Engineering: An Evaluation through Structural Analysis Tools

Yazarlar:

Damlanur İlipınar | Bekir Özer Ay | Mehmet Koray Pekeriçli

Yayıncı:

Gazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Architectural Science and Technology

Dergi:

Gazi University Journal of Science Vol.38 Issue 3, pp.1062-1078

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356569

pISSN:

2147-1762

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Building Information Modelling BIM is a technology that allows data generated by different disciplines using different software to be shared and used in a digital environment. By promising bi-directional data integration between all stakeholders, BIM encourages interoperability in the industry. This study aims to assess the operability and reliability of bidirectional data exchange methods within BIM technology, specifically Industry Foundation Classes IFC and Application Programming Interface API. The study tests these methods between the architecture and structural engineering disciplines using Autodesk Revit along with the structural software packages: ETABS, Robot Structural Analysis, SAP2000, and Tekla Structures. The results show that the IFC file extension causes data losses in information sharing between software, while the API method can provide reliable data integration between different tools. However, the API only works smoothly between the tools developed by the same company. Nevertheless, API may be a promising way to achieve the interoperability goal of BIM technology.

 Building Information Modelling BIM is a technology that allows data generated by different disciplines using different software to be shared and used in a digital environment. By promising bi-directional data integration between all stakeholders, BIM encourages interoperability in the industry. This study aims to assess the operability and reliability of bidirectional data exchange methods within BIM technology, specifically Industry Foundation Classes IFC and Application Programming Interface API. The study tests these methods between the architecture and structural engineering disciplines using Autodesk Revit along with the structural software packages: ETABS, Robot Structural Analysis, SAP2000, and Tekla Structures. The results show that the IFC file extension causes data losses in information sharing between software, while the API method can provide reliable data integration between different tools. However, the API only works smoothly between the tools developed by the same company. Nevertheless, API may be a promising way to achieve the interoperability goal of BIM technology.

 Building Information Modelling BIM is a technology that allows data generated by different disciplines using different software to be shared and used in a digital environment. By promising bi-directional data integration between all stakeholders, BIM encourages interoperability in the industry. This study aims to assess the operability and reliability of bidirectional data exchange methods within BIM technology, specifically Industry Foundation Classes IFC and Application Programming Interface API. The study tests these methods between the architecture and structural engineering disciplines using Autodesk Revit along with the structural software packages: ETABS, Robot Structural Analysis, SAP2000, and Tekla Structures. The results show that the IFC file extension causes data losses in information sharing between software, while the API method can provide reliable data integration between different tools. However, the API only works smoothly between the tools developed by the same company. Nevertheless, API may be a promising way to achieve the interoperability goal of BIM technology.

 Building Information Modelling BIM is a technology that allows data generated by different disciplines using different software to be shared and used in a digital environment. By promising bi-directional data integration between all stakeholders, BIM encourages interoperability in the industry. This study aims to assess the operability and reliability of bidirectional data exchange methods within BIM technology, specifically Industry Foundation Classes IFC and Application Programming Interface API. The study tests these methods between the architecture and structural engineering disciplines using Autodesk Revit along with the structural software packages: ETABS, Robot Structural Analysis, SAP2000, and Tekla Structures. The results show that the IFC file extension causes data losses in information sharing between software, while the API method can provide reliable data integration between different tools. However, the API only works smoothly between the tools developed by the same company. Nevertheless, API may be a promising way to achieve the interoperability goal of BIM technology.

Makale detayları

Comparison of Data Integration Methods in BIM Tools for Structural Engineering: An Evaluation through Structural Analysis Tools

Yazarlar:

Damlanur İlipınar | Bekir Özer Ay | Mehmet Koray Pekeriçli

Yayıncı:

Gazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Architectural Science and Technology

Dergi:

Gazi University Journal of Science Vol.38 Issue 3, pp.1062-1078

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356569

pISSN:

2147-1762

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Interoperability

Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)

Application Programming Interface (API)

Sayı

Makale detayları

Comparison of Data Integration Methods in BIM Tools for Structural Engineering: An Evaluation through Structural Analysis Tools

Yazarlar: Damlanur İlipınar | Bekir Özer Ay | Mehmet Koray Pekeriçli

Yayıncı: Gazi University

Ana Başlıklar: Architectural Science and Technology

Dergi: Gazi University Journal of Science Vol.38 Issue 3, pp.1062-1078

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001356569

pISSN: 2147-1762

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Interoperability

Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)

Application Programming Interface (API)

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Damlanur İlipınar | Bekir Özer Ay | Mehmet Koray Pekeriçli

Yayıncı:

Gazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Architectural Science and Technology

Dergi:

Gazi University Journal of Science Vol.38 Issue 3, pp.1062-1078

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356569

pISSN:

2147-1762