The 5 Levels of Digital Twins
Digital twins operate at five levels of sophistication. The simplest models integrate data from various sources; the most advanced model is capable of acting autonomously.
DetailsDigital twins operate at five levels of sophistication. The simplest models integrate data from various sources; the most advanced model is capable of acting autonomously.
DetailsA digital twin is a digital representation of a physical asset or environment, such as a car, a bridge, or a building. Think of it less as a traditional 3D model and more as an information model. It’s a common data reference that’s created during a project-planning stage and spans every phase of an asset’s lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and construction to operation and maintenance—even to its future use or reuse.
DetailsEvery major country is integrating the Building Information Modelling in their development of infrastructure, giving rise to what we call “Smart Cities”.
Details3D BIM is the most common type of BIM model and shows three geographical dimensions (x,y,z) of a structure. This type of model helps stakeholders visualize a structure before the project is started. It gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.
DetailsThe building 3D model is developed to represent the information on basic level. Thereby, only conceptual model creation is possible in this stage. Parameters like area, height, volume, location and orientation are defined.
DetailsUnmanaged computer-aided design (CAD) including 2D drawings, and text with paper-based or electronic exchange of information, but without common standards and processes. Essentially this is a digital drawing board.
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