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Frontiers of Engineering Management

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Front. Eng    2019, Vol. 6 Issue (2) : 207-220    https://doi.org/10.1007/s42524-019-0016-5
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Virtual pre-assembly for large steel structures based on BIM, PLP algorithm, and 3D measurement
Ying ZHOU, Wan WANG(), Hanbin LUO, Yan ZHANG
School of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Abstract

The current physical pre-assembly method of large steel structures is time consuming and costly and requires large sites. Thus, the pre-assembly of large steel structures in a virtual way, starting from building information modeling (BIM), is an interesting alternative to the physical one. In this study, an innovative method for virtual pre-assembly is proposed on the basis of BIM, plane-line-point algorithm, and 3D measurement. This method determines the optimal analytical least squares of the various built components. The technique verifies the feasibility of the steel structure assembly and the fulfillment of the design geometries, starting from the real data obtained by an accurate metric survey of the fabricated steel elements. The method is applied to a real case, and obtained results largely satisfy the prefixed research objectives. Suggestions to improve the proposed method are also discussed.

Keywords steel structure      pre-assembly      BIM      plane-line-point      3D measurement     
Corresponding Author(s): Wan WANG   
Just Accepted Date: 31 January 2019   Online First Date: 12 March 2019    Issue Date: 17 May 2019
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Ying ZHOU,Wan WANG,Hanbin LUO, et al. Virtual pre-assembly for large steel structures based on BIM, PLP algorithm, and 3D measurement[J]. Front. Eng, 2019, 6(2): 207-220.
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https://academic.hep.com.cn/fem/EN/10.1007/s42524-019-0016-5
https://academic.hep.com.cn/fem/EN/Y2019/V6/I2/207
Fig.1  Flowchart for the ACC pre-assembly method
Fig.2  PLP algorithm works between (a) object and (b) BIM model
Plane Line Point
YOZ X or Y Any point
XOZ Y or Z Any point
XOY Z or X Any point
Tab.1  Efficient combination of coordination alignment of PLP algorithm
Fig.3  Fitting of 3D line
Fig.4  Steel box girder in lab
Fig.5  Drawing of DMG: vertical (unit: mm)
Fig.6  Designed model of the girder
Fig.7  Choosing a plane of real component
Fig.8  Choosing a line of real component
Fig.9  Comparison between DMG and FMG
Fig.10  Virtual pre-assembly
Fig.11  Precast steel box girder in factory
Fig.12  Cross sections of steel box girders
Fig.13  BIM of the steel box girder
Aspects Details Uses Quantity Unit price/CNY Total/CNY
Software Revit/Navisworks Modeling/presentation 1 Addition to consultation cost
Hardware Computers Saving/presentation 4 10000 40000
Consultation cost BIM technology Modeling/system developing/detection/software copyright/training 1 500000 500000
3D measurement Measuring equipment/service Equipment/service/training/Transport costs 1 714781 714781
Tab.2  Virtual pre-assembly costs
Fig.14  Duration comparison between manual and virtual pre-assembly

The shortened section production period indicates that the total time difference between subsequent processes (segment transportation, hoisting, and welding) will be long, and the relevant measures for taking off work will be decreased. Meanwhile, the completion of the project in advance will leave an excellent impression on Party A and obtain relevant early completion reward.

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