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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2017.18.2.38

IFC Model Data Retrieval and Regeneration Method through Property Set-based Query Language  

Lee, Sang-Ho (School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University)
Park, Sang I. (School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University)
Jang, Young-Hoon (School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University)
Choi, Kyou-Won (School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.18, no.2, 2017 , pp. 38-46 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, a query language was developed to supplement the information retrieval and model regeneration in the case of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)-based civil infrastructure information models. First, the IFC objects to represent the structural components, entities to manage the related properties, and relationships to connect with the mentioned elements were analyzed in a point of information flow. The results confirmed that the end-users could have problems with access and comprehend the properties and its relationships in the IFC file. Second, the IfcPropertySet-focused query method and applicable stand-alone module were proposed referring to the previous Building Information Model Query Language (BimQL). The availabilities of the proposed method were examined using the rail and sleeper information models through information retrieval and model regeneration. The most important advantage of the proposed approach is the IFC-based information retrievals that can guarantee the interoperability between software packages.
Keywords
Industry Foundation Classes (IFC); Civil Infrastructure; Query Language; Information Retrieval; Model Regeneration;
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