To paraphrase Donald Rumsfeld, We don’t
know what we don’t know.
That’s true. Unfortunate, but true.
Here’s another paraphrase from a great sage known as Anonymous … Sometimes, we don’t know what we DO know.
And that is the theme of this post … i.e., how do we know what we DO know?
A recent study on the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Additive Manufacturing (AM) illustrates the point.
The authors demonstrate that, while there is literature on both BIM and AM, there are gaps between the two that can be revealed in a systematic way.
The aim of the study is “to synthesize and aggregate the literature addressing BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures and to exploit the joint value creation potential.”
The authors use bibliometric mapping to identify, map and synthesize the relevant literature. Scoping review is then used to examine the extent, gap, range and nature of the research activity. Finally, they offer a cross- situational analysis, TOWS Matrix, to exploit the joint value creation potential of different aspects of AM and BIM.
In other words, they take “literature search” to a new level.
Here is the abstract of the article describing the study …
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Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management (October 2019)
https://www.cibworld.nl/site/about_cib/encouraged_journals/details.html?encid=10
On the potential of integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) of concrete structures
Abstract
Purpose: Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends for which it has been claimed that both increase both efficiency and productivity in the construction industry. The aim of this study is to synthesise and aggregate the literature addressing BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures and to exploit the joint value creation potential. Design/methodology/approach: This study firstly applies a mixed-review method in order to achieve mutual corroboration and interdependency between quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Bibliometric mapping is applied to identify, map and synthesise the relevant literature. Scoping review is used to examine the extent, gap, range and nature of the research activity. Afterward, a cross- situational analysis, TOWS2 Matrix, is proposed and applied to exploit the joint value creation potential of different aspects of AM and BIM. Findings: The study reveals a substantial interest in this field. However, progress in terms of integration is slow compared to the rapid development in interest in the two trends individually. The literature discusses or conceptualises such integration at building-scale, while prototyping or PoC processes are only rarely employed. The study identified 12 joint value creation potentials through the integration of BIM in AM for concrete structures, which can create value by enabling more optimised designs, automated construction processes, and data analytics that can apply throughout the building life-cycle process. Originality/value: The advancements of BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures are analysed and joint value creation potentials are proposed. The study proposes a cross-situation analysis that can be applied to structure joint value creation potentials from the multi-dimensional integration of different factors and topics, especially for emerging technologies
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends within the construction industry. It has been argued that both have transformed the industry by increasing efficiency and productivity. According to the US National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS, 2019), BIM is "a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility". According to the American Society for Testing and Materials (Technologies and Terminology, 2012), AM is defined as “the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies”.
Free full text source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336927625_On_the_potential_of_integrating_Building_Information_Modelling_BIM_for_the_Additive_Manufacturing_AM_of_concrete_structures
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TIP #1: Consider applying the bibliometric / scoping analysis / TOWS approach to the topic of interest to your organization.
TIP #2: You might also consider employing the expertise of your organization’s librarian in this endeavor. It can save you a lot of time.
That’s true. Unfortunate, but true.
Here’s another paraphrase from a great sage known as Anonymous … Sometimes, we don’t know what we DO know.
And that is the theme of this post … i.e., how do we know what we DO know?
A recent study on the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Additive Manufacturing (AM) illustrates the point.
The authors demonstrate that, while there is literature on both BIM and AM, there are gaps between the two that can be revealed in a systematic way.
The aim of the study is “to synthesize and aggregate the literature addressing BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures and to exploit the joint value creation potential.”
The authors use bibliometric mapping to identify, map and synthesize the relevant literature. Scoping review is then used to examine the extent, gap, range and nature of the research activity. Finally, they offer a cross- situational analysis, TOWS Matrix, to exploit the joint value creation potential of different aspects of AM and BIM.
In other words, they take “literature search” to a new level.
Here is the abstract of the article describing the study …
///////
Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management (October 2019)
https://www.cibworld.nl/site/about_cib/encouraged_journals/details.html?encid=10
On the potential of integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) of concrete structures
Abstract
Purpose: Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends for which it has been claimed that both increase both efficiency and productivity in the construction industry. The aim of this study is to synthesise and aggregate the literature addressing BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures and to exploit the joint value creation potential. Design/methodology/approach: This study firstly applies a mixed-review method in order to achieve mutual corroboration and interdependency between quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Bibliometric mapping is applied to identify, map and synthesise the relevant literature. Scoping review is used to examine the extent, gap, range and nature of the research activity. Afterward, a cross- situational analysis, TOWS2 Matrix, is proposed and applied to exploit the joint value creation potential of different aspects of AM and BIM. Findings: The study reveals a substantial interest in this field. However, progress in terms of integration is slow compared to the rapid development in interest in the two trends individually. The literature discusses or conceptualises such integration at building-scale, while prototyping or PoC processes are only rarely employed. The study identified 12 joint value creation potentials through the integration of BIM in AM for concrete structures, which can create value by enabling more optimised designs, automated construction processes, and data analytics that can apply throughout the building life-cycle process. Originality/value: The advancements of BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures are analysed and joint value creation potentials are proposed. The study proposes a cross-situation analysis that can be applied to structure joint value creation potentials from the multi-dimensional integration of different factors and topics, especially for emerging technologies
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends within the construction industry. It has been argued that both have transformed the industry by increasing efficiency and productivity. According to the US National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS, 2019), BIM is "a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility". According to the American Society for Testing and Materials (Technologies and Terminology, 2012), AM is defined as “the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies”.
Free full text source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336927625_On_the_potential_of_integrating_Building_Information_Modelling_BIM_for_the_Additive_Manufacturing_AM_of_concrete_structures
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TIP #1: Consider applying the bibliometric / scoping analysis / TOWS approach to the topic of interest to your organization.
TIP #2: You might also consider employing the expertise of your organization’s librarian in this endeavor. It can save you a lot of time.
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