- Author
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Griffis, F. H.
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Hogan, D. B.
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Li, W.
- Title
- Analysis of the Impacts of Using Three Dimensional Computer Models in the Management of Construction.
- Coporate
- Columbia Univ., New York City, NY
- Report
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Research Report 106-11
September 1995
241 p.
- Keywords
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construction
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predictive models
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computer models
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management systems
- Identifiers
- applications of 3D computer models in construction; impediments to the use of 3D computer models in construction; benefits in the use of 3D computer models in construction; predictive models for 3D models in construction - 2D vs. 3D
- Abstract
- This research project was performed in order to identify the current applications of, impediments to and the benefits in the use of 3D computer models in construction. In order to collect the information required to answer these questions, two questionnaires were circulated throughout the membership of the Construction Industry Institute and a series of site visits were performed at a project under construction that was using a 3D computer model on site. The first questionnaire was designed to collect information regarding the current "state of belief" within the industry regarding the use of 3D computer models in construction and their current usage. One hundred and fifty seven responses were received to this survey. The second questionnaire was designed to collect project specific data from projects that used 3D computer models in the management of construction and from projects that did not. This data was collected and analyzed for 93 projects (primarily from the process/power industry). Finally, a case study project was selected that was being built by the DuPont Company in the southeastern United States. This case study site was used to illustrate how the 3D computer models can be used on the construction site and to validate some of the more general results from the questionnaire responses. Based on the information from the sources described above, the construction management applications currently being performed with the assistance of 3D computer models were fairly consistent across the user population.