Automated Wall Panel Conflict Detection in Building Models
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Solution Overview
Problem
In building construction, manual review of wall panel components for conflicts is time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to issues like incorrect dimensions, overlap problems, and increased costs due to the lack of efficient quality control methods.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that analyze building models to identify conflicts in wall panel members by comparing actual properties with required values, providing a conflict check method to isolate and correct discrepancies, thereby streamlining the construction process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual review of wall panel components is performed, then conflicts can be identified, but the process is time-consuming and prone to errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical review process with an automated computer-based system that uses algorithms to detect conflicts in wall panel assemblies. The system automatically compares member properties, dimensions, and specifications against design requirements, eliminating human error and significantly reducing review time while maintaining high accuracy in conflict identification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the building information model itself to perform the conflict detection function. By utilizing the data already present in the BIM model, the system self-identifies conflicts without requiring external manual intervention, thus streamlining the process and reducing both time and potential errors associated with manual review.
2Reliability
If each individual member and panel is checked manually, then conflicts can be detected, but it leads to lost time and increased costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces time-consuming manual checking of each individual member and panel with an automated computer-based system. This system rapidly processes the entire wall panel assembly by algorithmically comparing member properties and specifications, maintaining high quality control accuracy while dramatically improving construction productivity and reducing associated costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs conflict detection during the design and planning phases before construction begins. By identifying and resolving conflicts in the digital model beforehand, the system prevents rework during construction, thereby maintaining high quality control while significantly improving overall construction efficiency and reducing costs.
3Measurement precision
If manual review processes are used, then conflicts can be identified, but errors in specification and dimensions occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual measurement and specification verification with automated computer-based algorithms that precisely compare actual member properties against required specifications. This substitution eliminates human error in measurement and specification checking while maintaining high detection accuracy, and it significantly reduces the time required for the review process.
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AI summary
A computer program product comprising: accessing a model of a building, wherein the model is comprised of a plurality of assemblies, wherein the assemblies are comprised of a plurality of members; detecting the assemblies which are identified as wall panels, wherein the wall panel is identified by the specific members and member internal interfaces and the member properties; analyzing the wall panels to determine if a wall panel has an external interface with another wall panel; isolating the wall panels and the plurality of members; and analyzing each of the members of the wall panels which have external interfaces with other members, wherein the interface is analyzed to determine if the interface is conflicting, wherein a conflicting interface is one where the actual values of the members are inconsistent with a required value.