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Digital twins in construction: A review of applications and gaps
Independent Researcher
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2022, 07(02), 846-852.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2022.7.2.0286
Publication history:
Received on 26 October 2022; revised on 21 December 2022; accepted on 28 December 2022
Abstract:
DT (Digital twin) technology is currently disrupting the construction industry as it allows integration of data for decision making and simulations in real time throughout the life of the construction asset. This article systematically maps the applications, advantages, and digital twin construction technology gaps in the construction industry. Construction professionals were surveyed using structured questionnaires to measure their awareness, application, perceived benefits, and barriers to digital twin technology in construction, and data was analyzed quantitatively. Digital twin technology awareness is indeed high among professionals; however, its practical application is very low owing to high costs, technical challenges, and low digital skills of the workforce. The most common applications are performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and visualization. However, other applications, including sustainability forecasting and safety planning, are underutilized. This study offers a set of prescriptions to fill the gaps identified in the construction industry. Focusing on building capacity, digital construction unification, construction workforce financial motivation, and construction industry strengthening of cybersecurity frameworks are essential for successfully assimilating digital twins into the practices of the construction industry. The main goal of the digital twin construction technology is to provide smart infrastructure to a user.
Keywords:
Digital Twins; Technology; Construction; Real time; Project
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