Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering
Abstract This paper reviewed the application of parametric building information modelling (BIM) in bridge engineering, highlighting its contributions to improving workflows, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and optimizing design processes. It examined how parame...
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| author | Shanshan Wu Mohd Zamri Ramli Shek Poi Ngian Gen Qiao Bolin Jiang |
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| description | Abstract This paper reviewed the application of parametric building information modelling (BIM) in bridge engineering, highlighting its contributions to improving workflows, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and optimizing design processes. It examined how parametric modeling facilitated rapid design exploration and simulation-driven optimization through flexible, rule-based relationships. Case studies illustrated the use of parametric techniques to create customizable bridge components and assemblies, which enhanced decision-making through seamless integration with analysis tools. Furthermore, this study discussed forward design, an emerging trend that improved collaboration efficiency and cost control by establishing early computational definitions, as opposed to following traditional document-driven design methods. It also emphasized the importance of open standards, such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), for information exchange, noting the need to extend these standards for specialized infrastructure domains. Finally, it outlined future research directions, including scalability, multimodal data integration, and generative design, aiming to fully leverage the potential of BIM throughout the lifecycle of bridges. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b41df97dc12b4c519c60ae636833a2da2025-02-09T12:49:51ZengSpringerDiscover Applied Sciences3004-92612025-02-017212410.1007/s42452-025-06543-yReview on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineeringShanshan Wu0Mohd Zamri Ramli1Shek Poi Ngian2Gen Qiao3Bolin Jiang4Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaFaculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaFaculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaFaculty of Railway and Architecture, Chongqing Vocational College of Public TransportationDepartment of Science and Technology, Chongqing Vocational Institute of EngineeringAbstract This paper reviewed the application of parametric building information modelling (BIM) in bridge engineering, highlighting its contributions to improving workflows, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and optimizing design processes. It examined how parametric modeling facilitated rapid design exploration and simulation-driven optimization through flexible, rule-based relationships. Case studies illustrated the use of parametric techniques to create customizable bridge components and assemblies, which enhanced decision-making through seamless integration with analysis tools. Furthermore, this study discussed forward design, an emerging trend that improved collaboration efficiency and cost control by establishing early computational definitions, as opposed to following traditional document-driven design methods. It also emphasized the importance of open standards, such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), for information exchange, noting the need to extend these standards for specialized infrastructure domains. Finally, it outlined future research directions, including scalability, multimodal data integration, and generative design, aiming to fully leverage the potential of BIM throughout the lifecycle of bridges.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06543-yBridge designBuilding information modellingParametric modelIndustry foundation classesForward design |
| spellingShingle | Shanshan Wu Mohd Zamri Ramli Shek Poi Ngian Gen Qiao Bolin Jiang Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering Discover Applied Sciences Bridge design Building information modelling Parametric model Industry foundation classes Forward design |
| title | Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering |
| title_full | Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering |
| title_fullStr | Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering |
| title_full_unstemmed | Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering |
| title_short | Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering |
| title_sort | review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering |
| topic | Bridge design Building information modelling Parametric model Industry foundation classes Forward design |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06543-y |
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