BIM applications in civil engineering: how to make it civil? - 27/10/2022
BIM has generally made its appearance in our construction world. Building graphical models, including associated intelligence and processes, is common practice for large buildings and structures in the private sector. But what is the progress in civil engineering and civil structures? This seminar takes a critical (yet constructive) look at the application of BIM in civil structures such as bridges, railway infrastructure and tunnels at various stages of a project. Case studies are used to illustrate the possibilities and limitations, and this for the design in all stages, execution and implementation and as a management tool. What is the progress in relation to the European framework? A debate maps out different perspectives. The seminar will be organized in the new buildings of Infrabel Academy West, a building on top of a metro station and next to railway infrastructure. A guided tour, both digitally and in real life, offers insight into this infrastructure.
Program
- 13:00: Registration
- 13:25: Welcome by the Chair of IABSE Belgium , ir. Alain Dumortier
- 13:30: Session 1: BIM design
- Transparency in design through BIM
- Kristof Vandenbogaerde (Besix)
- Railway objects as part of Interdisciplinary Riga Central Station Project (RCS)
- Vincent De Breuck (TUC RAIL)
- Arnaud Carpent (TUC RAIL)
- Viaduct of Vilvoorde – Challenges and questions
- Alain Dumortier (Greisch)
- Inleiding tot de rondleiding in Infrabel Learning Center (BIM model)
- Alain Dumortier (Greisch)
- Transparency in design through BIM
- 15:00: Coffee break and guided tour Infrabel Academy West
- 15:45 Session 2: BIM design and Execution
- Brug ViA 15 (Bridge Canal Pannerdensch, Arnhem)
- Éric Bodarwé (Ney & Partners)
- The great connection
- Jan Van Sichem (Lantis, BIM procesmanager)
- Het EFCA – European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations: rol & verwezenlijkingen van het Digitalisation and BIM Committee
- Joseph Ickmans (Chair Digitalisation and BlM Committee EFCA)
- Brug ViA 15 (Bridge Canal Pannerdensch, Arnhem)
- 17:00: Debate and Closing
- 17:20: Reception
- 19:00: End
The presentations will be held in English, French or Dutch according to the preference of the speaker. There will be no simultaneous translation.
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