3D Geometric Model Spatial Relationship Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The large volume of Building Information Model (BIM) data, particularly in complex buildings, hinders efficient data extraction and visualization due to inconsistencies in commercially available tools and standards, leading to increased computational resources and time needed to display relevant information.
Innovation Solution
A method for extracting relationship data from 3D geometric models by generating spatial relationships between objects, allowing for virtual 3D display visualization and exporting data based on specific criteria, which can be interpreted from spatial analytics and represented in different data structures, enabling efficient navigation and management of BIM data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If complete BIM data is processed and displayed, then comprehensive building information is available, but computational resources and processing time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complete BIM data model into hierarchical groups and subsets (e.g., by building discipline, floor, or system). Users can selectively process and display only the relevant segments rather than the entire model, reducing computational burden while maintaining access to complete data when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and isolates specific portions of BIM data that are relevant to the current analysis or display task. By separating needed data from the complete model, the system processes only necessary information, significantly reducing processing time and resource consumption.
2Loss of information
If complete BIM data is processed and displayed, then comprehensive building information is available, but computational resources increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complete BIM data model into hierarchical groups and subsets (e.g., by building discipline, floor, or system). Users can selectively process and display only the relevant segments rather than the entire model, reducing computational burden while maintaining access to complete data when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and isolates specific portions of BIM data that are relevant to the current analysis or display task. By separating needed data from the complete model, the system processes only necessary information, significantly reducing processing time and resource consumption.
3Measurement precision
If detailed spatial relationships are determined from 3D geometric model, then accurate building information is extracted, but data processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary processing of the 3D geometric model to pre-calculate and store spatial relationships between objects before detailed analysis is needed. This preliminary structuring of data reduces the complexity of subsequent queries and analyses while maintaining accurate spatial relationship information.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and computer-readable and executable instructions are provided for extracting relationship data from building information model (BIM) data. Extracting relationship data from BIM data can include generating a three dimensional geometric model of a number of objects within the BIM data. Extracting relationship data from BIM data can also include determining a number of spatial relationships between a number of objects, wherein the spatial relationships are determined from the three dimensional geometric model. Furthermore, extracting relationship data from BIM data can include exporting the spatial relationships based on a number of criteria.