Benefits of BrIM | Bridge Technology Obstacles | Bridge Solutions
Bridge Information Modeling or BrIM is a new and innovative approach to bridge engineering and project delivery. It fosters the use of data beyond bridge design and engineering needs—to inform downstream processes such as fabrication, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection.
A bridge information model can be an information definition of the bridge asset, co-created by many people using an array of technology to answer broad-ranging needs. BrIM can benefit the entire bridge lifecycle, project selection through rehabilitation, resulting in the development of new best-practices. A 3D model of the bridge can serve as a window into the vast bridge information asset.
The cornerstone of BrIM is data reuse, with an emphasis on purpose-ready information delivery. With more flexible access to information about the bridge, organizations can begin to optimize business processes that cross the bridge lifecycle.
Bridge model data is developed in earnest during planning, design and construction. The close cooperation required of stakeholders during these phases depends not only on data reuse but also smooth interoperability between software/data systems.
The information that is developed during these phases informs downstream processes and is in fact essential to bridge lifecycle sustainability.
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The bridge information model can be
built-to-purpose for a broad set of processes
undertaken by the owner, the public, the engineering consultants and contractors –
even financers and operators.
View CEO Greg Bentley's presentation on BrIM, delivered to the 2008 AASHTO Bridge Conference attendees.
NEW! Case Study: an example of data reuse across design and structural analysis.
4D Design and Analysis of the Sutong Bridge Delivers Optimal Results
BrIM in the News
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