{"id":1426,"date":"2019-02-01T09:30:11","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T09:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoaltersberger.com\/?p=1426"},"modified":"2021-06-17T14:49:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T13:49:09","slug":"bridge-design-and-detailing-in-revit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/bridge-design-and-detailing-in-revit\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Design and Detailing in Revit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sharp distinctions in design\nbetween the building and infrastructure industry require a transfer and\nadaption of existing solutions and workflows. The related challenges of this\nadvancement are creating new opportunities in software development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridge design is a very dynamic process, and modifications on the structure are\nhappening on a regular basis. To ensure an\nefficient workflow \u2013 it is essential for\nsoftware solutions responding to these ongoing\nchanges by minimising the effort in remodelling the structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining an elaborated parametric design\napproach with intuitive 3D structural detailing tools &#8211; SOFiSTiK\nBridge Modeler supports engineers and draftsman in designing infrastructure projects. By using Revit 2019 as a platform, the\nplugin enhances the modelling capabilities and generation of parametric\nprofiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modelling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridge structures are generally modelled based on\nparametric cross-sections assigned to a given\naxis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Definition of the\nbridge axis by providing the road alignment information (horizontal\/vertical\nalignment or file import). <\/li><li>Assignment\nof placements (points of interest) for modelling superstructure and\nsubstructure components.<\/li><li>Additional\nbridge equipment elements such as parapets and railings. (generation along the bridge)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofistikforyou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019-003-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1429\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofistikforyou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019-003-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1430\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofistikforyou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019-003-03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1431\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parametrisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The parametrisation of the structure is crucial for complex double-curved superstructures with variable cross-sections. It is the basis to access and modify data at any time. On top of that, the plugin provides intuitive dialogue-boxes which enable adjustments of the axis, bridge components (cross-sections) and substructures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to define parametric cross-section: <a href=\"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/user-defined-bridge-cross-sections-in-revit\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">User-Defined Bridge Cross Sections in Revit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>User experience a high level of\ndesign regarding complexity, flexibility and level\nof detail utilising Adaptive Generic Revit\nFamilies (cross-sections) and 3D Revit Families (substructure elements).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofistikforyou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019-003-04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1432\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan creation and data compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridge alignments are mostly curved and creating orthogonal section views along the axis is difficult and time-consuming. By utilising the axis, assigned components and given stations the plugin enables a fully automated process to generate section views. Adding information to profile families optimises repetitive work such as dimensioning of cross-sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofistikforyou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019-003-05.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1433\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elevation points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Placing the structure appropriate in the coordinate system allows extracting useful information of the bridge afterwards. Select cross-section relevant points within the profile families to generate views and tables with the calculated height. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longitudinal section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are discussions about if\nthe longitudinal section should be a requirement in 3D design, it still needs\nto be presented in the project documentation. By defining a vertical plane\nalong the axis and its intersection with the bridge elements (superstructure\nand substructure) a view with corresponding detail elements is generated\nautomatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofistikforyou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019-003-06.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1434\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap-Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementation of 3D modelling and BIM\ntechnology is being developed by many software manufacturers and\nshaped by users as well as best practices. Engineers aim to provide better\ndesigns according to the clients and government requirements in a BIM\nenvironment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This demand is the motivation to develop a plugin in Autodesk Revit with an intuitive interface, a parametric modelling approach and robust detailing functionalities \u2013 <a aria-label=\"the SOFiSTiK Bridge Modeler (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sofistik.com\/products\/bim-cad\/bridge-modeler\/\" target=\"_blank\">the SOFiSTiK Bridge and Infrastructure Modeler<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/bridge-modelling-in-autodesk-revit-with-sofistik\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7182\">Bridge Modelling in Autodesk Revit with SOFiSTiK<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharp distinctions in design between the building and infrastructure industry require a transfer and adaption of existing solutions and workflows. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6825,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[42,12],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1426"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1426"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1426\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofistikforyou.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}