Bridge Information Modeling(BrIM)

Introduction

Autodesk photo
 ODOT Support Completed 3D files

• “Only Industry Producing 3D Products Using 2D Drawings. –

S. Chen (FHWA)
• ODOT 3D Roadway is waiting for 3D bridge models 2016

FHWA photo
 ODOT 3D Modeling Update Objectives

Define 3D ODOT Goals &

Define BrIM terms

Review Bentley 3D
Software

LEAP Connect

Open Bridge Modeler

ProConcrete

Bentley Photo
What is BIM? --- SEAC survey(Colorado)

• BIM is 3D modeling.

• BIM is a tool to consolidate and manage building

component information.

• BIM is a drawing methodology where the production cost

is burdened onto the unappreciated design team, whereas
the benefits are reaped by the contractor who takes all
the credit.

• BIM is a design tool but is really separated from the actual

construction documents.
ODOT Historical Background and Bridge
BrIM Direction
• 1994 Roadway Pilot Project ( Electronic Construction
Survey-Total Station)
• 2000 ODOT 2D coordinate specific policy
– Bridge Unit provides roadway with bridge design files
– Contractor responsible for survey and testing
– Roadway and Bridge Unit provides design files to construction
• 2015 Roadway 3D Model
– Roadway provides refined design surfaces & alignments to contractor
for grading.
• 2016-2017 Bridge Evaluation of 3D Software
– LEAP, Open Bridge Modeler, Pro Concrete
– Demostration project using LEAP (Ochocoo Creek-2016)
• Possible Direction 2017-18 Bridge 3D Model
– Bridge Unit provides roadway with 3D bridge model for earthwork on
selected projects
 Bridge Modeling Terms
BrIM – A 3D bridge informational model that carries information in
the structural components for Integrated Design.(XML format)

Parametric Model – A model captures all its information about the

data within its parameters.

Integrated Design – Using 3D models to communicate through the

life of the bridge from design to maintenance(xml).

4D Models – Models uses a scheduling information, construction

phases.

5D Models – Models that use 4D models linking scheduling with

cost.

LandXML – A file format (.xml) non-proprietary containing data that

can be read by most civil software.
 FHWA 3D -Workflow Diagram
Design – Construction – Load Rating - Maintenance

InRoads
MS Project
Highway
Geometry Data Cost Estimating & CSV Project
Bidding Scheduling
Superstructure
design
LanXML

Maintenance
3D Model
Alignment Seismic Analysis 4D
(Constructi XML
TXT on
Scheduling Rating
)

Microstation Bentley Rebar Superload

2D Plan VBA Routing &

Detailing
Archive Docs Permitting

Done. It can be demoed.

Testing on Quincy Ave Bridge.
Programming.
Planning.
Suggested, but not decided.

FHWA Slide
Levels of BrIM – Increase Modeling Effort

• Basic BrIM – 2D no model

• Lonely BrIM – 3D model internal use only

• Collaborative BrIM – 3D modeling share with design

team

• Advance BrIM – 3D modeling share with contractor

for construction may request 4D & 5D models from
the contractor.

• Innovative BrIM – 3D modeling share with

construction and fabrication and back to the owner.
 Benefits of working in 3D Models
Visualization for Public
& Management

Conflict Resolution
like vertical clearance

Roadway earthwork at
abutments

Constructability
reviews

Integrated Design

Bridge Designer &

CADD Designer

ODOT Roadway Manual

 Roadway Using 3D pdf for Conflict
Resolution of Bridge Footing and Water line
Iowa Workshop Survey Results -2015
 Integrated Design Roadway & Bridge

• Integrated – Combining or coordination

separate elements so to provide a harmonious
interrelated whole.

– Bridge End Panel & Rail

– Guardrail Approach
– Wingwalls & Abutment
– Riprap design
– MSE walls design

ODOT Roadway Manual

 Roadway Embankment or Riprap

• Define slope and Location

 ODOT Work Order Review 3D Bentley Software

LEAP Software –
Concrete Bridge Design
Software for Precast and
Cast-in-Place Structures.
Software creates a simple
3D bridge model.

Open Bridge Modeler –

Creates a 3D bridge model
in Microstation using
parametric models.

ProConcrete – Creates
rebar within bridge models.
No rebar is hand drawn.

Future Software reviews

– Microstation 3D, Blue
Beam, ProSteel

Bentley Slides
LEAP Bridge Design Wizard – Design both
Super Structure & Substructure (xml file)

Bentley Slide
Open Bridge Modeler – Creates Parametric Models
Open Bridge Modeler – OBM Connection with LEAP
design software
 Open Bridge works with ProConcrete

• Concrete objects are

automatically recognized for
appropriate tool in
ProConcrete
– Footings
– Columns
– Beams
– Slabs

• Reinforcing using
ProConcrete tools and
Dynamic Views to Label &
Detail
3D drafting is still required. Before & After
Objective is to create a 3D pdf for the design
Team (Ochoco Bridge)
Bridge 3D Goals and Objective -

• Provide roadway design

with a bridge 3D model
so that the earthwork
can be modeled per
Abutment training
module eight.
• Verify earthwork model
and so roadway can
produce a 3D-pdf
including the bridge.

ODOT Roadway Manual

Roadway 3D Submittal to Construction
Recommend QA/QC – Preliminary Model
Modeling at different times and reasons (Beltline Unit
4 ‘A’ Ramp – Google Earth
Integrated Design – Final Thoughts

• A House divided
will not stand.
– Abraham Lincoln

• Keep your eyes

on the prize.
– MLK

• Every Day
Counts.
– FHWA
Bridge Information Model (BrIM) Questions ?