Digital twins for bridges – concept of a modular digital twin based on the linked data approach

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Contributors

  • T. Zinke - , HOCHTIEF Engineering GmbH (Author)
  • S. Reymer - , HOCHTIEF Engineering GmbH (Author)
  • S. Kosse - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)
  • P. Hagedorn - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)
  • M. König - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)
  • F. Wedel - , DB Netz AG - Endowed Chair of Civil Engineering (Author)
  • S. Schneider - (Author)
  • S. Marx - , DB Netz AG - Endowed Chair of Civil Engineering (Author)
  • S. Nieborowski - , Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (Author)
  • S. Windmann - , Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (Author)

Abstract

Bridges are essential transport infrastructure components that are subjected to degradation due to dynamic loads and environmental impacts. Continuous condition monitoring is essential to ensure the safe and economical use of the structures until the end of their life cycle. Predictive maintenance can be implemented using modern information and communication technologies such as the digital twin (DT) combined with structural health monitoring methods. DTs are virtual real-time representations of structures that collect, evaluate, and provide data for informed decision-making. However, a unified approach still needs to be developed for application in the civil engineering domain. This paper proposes a concept to implement modular DT for bridge structures based on the linked data approach. Modularity is realized by use cases that integrate existing heterogeneous data sources providing a closed view of an aspect. An exemplary implementation of one use case is realized using a containerbased approach.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLife-Cycle of Structures and Infrastructure Systems - Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2023
EditorsFabio Biondini, Dan M. Frangopol
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages1745-1752
Number of pages8
ISBN (print)9781003323020
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

Series2023 International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE)

Conference

Title8th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2023
Abbreviated titleIALCCE 2023
Conference number8
Duration2 - 6 July 2023
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationPolitecnico di Milano
CityMilan
CountryItaly

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8735-1345/work/160479750