| Title |
IFC Structural Analysis Model Rule Sets for Effective Representation of Structural Analysis Information |
| Keywords |
IFC ; Structural Analysis Information ; Structural Analysis Model ; Rule Sets |
| Abstract |
IFC data model is a neutral and open specification to facilitate interoperability in the AEC building industry, and is a commonly used format for Building Information Modeling(BIM). It is intended to describe building and construction industry data. However, the structural engineering data is insufficient in quantity, and it is very difficult to properly represent the structural analysis information by using the IFC data model for the present. In this paper, IFC entities that can be used for structural analysis information were analyzed, and the specific characters of the structural analysis components, such as node, element, material, section, and load, were described. Then, it is suggested the several IFC structural analysis model rule sets to effectively accord with the IFC data model, and tested it by case studies. The suggested IFC structural analysis model rule sets are very practical way to generate a structural analysis model being coincident with the IFC2x3 specification, and very easy way to use in practice. By using these rule sets, it is expected to improve the IFC applicability, and finally it can be helpful for IFC to become wide-spread in structural engineering domain. |