Integrating Digital Twin and BIM for Special-Length-Based Rebar Layout Optimization in Reinforced Concrete Construction

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Published in:Buildings vol. 15, no. 15 (2025), p. 2617-2638
Main Author: Widjaja, Daniel Darma
Other Authors: Lim Jeeyoung, Kim Sunkuk
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100 1 |a Widjaja, Daniel Darma  |u Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea; danieldarma@khu.ac.kr (D.D.W.); jyounglim@khu.ac.kr (J.L.) 
245 1 |a Integrating Digital Twin and BIM for Special-Length-Based Rebar Layout Optimization in Reinforced Concrete Construction 
260 |b MDPI AG  |c 2025 
513 |a Journal Article 
520 3 |a The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twin (DT) technologies offers new opportunities for enhancing reinforcement design and on-site constructability. This study addresses a current gap in DT applications by introducing an intelligent framework that simultaneously automates rebar layout generation and reduces rebar cutting waste (RCW), two challenges often overlooked during the construction execution phase. The system employs heuristic algorithms to generate constructability-aware rebar configurations and leverages Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) schema-based data models for interoperability. The framework is implemented using Autodesk Revit and Dynamo for rebar modeling and layout generation, Microsoft Project for schedule integration, and Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection. Real-time scheduling synchronization is achieved through IFC schema-based BIM models linked to construction timelines, while embedded clash detection and constructability feedback loops allow for iterative refinement and improved installation feasibility. A case study on a high-rise commercial building demonstrates substantial material savings, improved constructability, and reduced layout time, validating the practical advantages of BIM–DT integration for RC construction. 
653 |a Concrete 
653 |a Collaboration 
653 |a Concrete construction 
653 |a High rise buildings 
653 |a Modelling 
653 |a Synchronization 
653 |a Optimization 
653 |a Feedback loops 
653 |a Synchronism 
653 |a Architecture 
653 |a Automation 
653 |a Feasibility studies 
653 |a Reinforced concrete 
653 |a Heuristic methods 
653 |a Efficiency 
653 |a Case studies 
653 |a Rebar 
653 |a Scheduling 
653 |a Simulation 
653 |a Digital twins 
653 |a Genetic algorithms 
653 |a Commercial buildings 
653 |a Design 
653 |a Layouts 
653 |a Computer aided design--CAD 
653 |a Construction industry 
653 |a Literature reviews 
653 |a Building information modeling 
653 |a Integration 
653 |a Digital technology 
700 1 |a Lim Jeeyoung  |u Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea; danieldarma@khu.ac.kr (D.D.W.); jyounglim@khu.ac.kr (J.L.) 
700 1 |a Kim Sunkuk  |u Department of R&D, Earth Turbine, Co., Ltd., Daegu 41507, Republic of Korea 
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