Ontology-driven Database for Integrating Bridge Data from Multiple Open Sources
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Abstract
Bridges are associated with extensive data throughout their lifecycle, particularly during design and operational phases. Existing bridge data is stored in various national and international databases. This data can consist of geometric parameters, structural details, environmental conditions and is often available in non-machine-readable varying file formats. These inconsistencies hinder performance evaluations and AI applications. Ontologies based on the Web Ontology Language (OWL) could offer a solution for harmonizing this data. This paper proposes an ontology-driven approach that integrates open-source data for advanced semantic querying, enhancing consistency and enabling the potential of informed decision-making in bridge design through a harmonized, machine-interpretable model.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2025 European Conference on Computing in Construction and 42nd International CIB W78 Conference on Information Technology in Construction, 2025 |
| Editors | Ekaterina Petrova, Marijana Srećković, Pedro Meda, Ranjith K. Soman, Daniel Hall, Jakob Beetz, Jenn McArthur |
| Publisher | European Council on Computing in Construction (EC3) |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (print) | 9789083451312 |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | European Conference on Computing in Construction |
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Conference
| Title | 2025 European Conference on Computing in Construction & 42nd International CIB W78 Conference on IT in Construction |
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| Abbreviated title | EC³ & CIB W78 2025 |
| Duration | 14 - 17 July 2025 |
| Website | |
| Location | Vilar Oporto Hotel Congress Center |
| City | Porto |
| Country | Portugal |
External IDs
| ORCID | /0000-0003-2694-1776/work/207304645 |
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| ORCID | /0000-0001-8735-1345/work/207308258 |
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Keywords
- Bridge Design, Bridge Engineering, Data Harmonization, Ontology, OWL