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Solving data transfer problems in the construction sector through algorithms

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In the construction sector, cooperation between architects and structural engineers is sometimes challenged by the fact that data transfer between different software applications is often impossible. The project aims to solve this problem through the use of algorithms.

What kind of problem is this project trying to solve?

One of the biggest problems in the construction industry is the lack of cooperation between various parties. A multitude of different software applications are currently used when designing buildings, and data transfer from one program to another is challenging and sometimes even impossible. For this reason, the designs prepared by various parties involved in the design process are often contradictory, which makes progress less flexible. For instance, there may be overlap in modelling because parties are unaware of each others’ [work? // text missing in source]

Objective: bringing the design information of architects and structural engineers together

The objective of this experiment is to reach a situation where the design information prepared by architects and structural engineers is linked to each other with algorithms. When the architect’s data model and the structural engineer’s data and calculation model are produced using the same algorithms, all models will be automatically updated with any changes that occur. This will allow both parties in the design process to always have access to the latest designs in which the strength of structures and joints has been confirmed.

Benefits achieved from the project:

- The architect’s and the structural engineer’s models will interact, eliminating overlap in modelling.
- Comparison of various structural alternatives is easy by changing parameters.
- The feasibility and costs of structures can be assessed accurately at the early stages of a construction project.
- The project will enable controlled and efficient implementation of new and impressive architecture.

What is being done in this project?

The project can be divided into three stages:

1) The project will create interfaces between the algorithms-aided data models of the architect and the structural engineer.
2) An interface will be programmed between the structural engineer’s parameter-based data model and the calculation model in the FEM calculation software. The purpose of the interface is to measure and optimise the profiles in the calculation software and to import the results into the other models. In addition, the calculation results will indicate the forces within the structures, which will be used as the starting data by the algorithm used for designing joints.
3) The project will test tools and work methods using an imaginary design object in order to see how they function in practice.

Who benefits?

The results of the experiment can be widely utilised by various actors in the construction sector. Structural engineers and architects, in particular, will be able to see how the algorithms-aided design process is progressing, as well as its benefits and challenges.

Similarly, other parties involved in designing buildings will receive information on the potential of algorithms-aided design. Moreover, property developer organisations and parties responsible for constructing buildings will see the types of benefits that can be achieved through new technology and the cooperation related to it.

Development of an algorithms-aided design process between architects and structural engineers
Duration: 14 February 2018–1 June 2018
Implemented by: A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy
Partner: Geometria Architecture Oy

 

Contact information

Petteri Karjalainen, A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy
petteri.karjalainen@ains.fi
+358 50 919 0872
 
Markus Wikar, Geometria Architecture Oy
markus.wikar@geometria.fi
+358 50 552 7427

Progress of the project

1.2.2018 1.6.2018
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