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4D Simulation of Capital Construction Projects: Levels of Development and Ontology for Delay Claims Applications

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4D Simulation of Capital Construction Projects: Levels of Development and Ontology for Delay Claims Applications

Guévremont, Michel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2904-6382 (2021) 4D Simulation of Capital Construction Projects: Levels of Development and Ontology for Delay Claims Applications. PhD thesis, Concordia University.

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Abstract

4D simulation is commonly used in building construction projects as part of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes. A construction project progresses through different phases. At each of these phases, the project schedules and 3D models have various levels of development (LODs) ranging from summarized to detailed models. Therefore, 4D simulation should consider multiple LODs. However, the literature does not define 4D-LODs adequately. On the other hand, there is limited research related to the visualization of complex delay claims using 4D simulation. Moreover, although BIM, 4D simulation, Delay Effects and Causes (DEC), and claims are knowledge domains with active research in the construction industry, there is a gap in integrating these domains in a more formal and overarching ontology-based approach to link essential concepts such as liability, causality and quantum in a delay claim using 4D simulation.
The long-term goal of this thesis is to propose a systematic approach for the development of 4D simulation to fulfill the needs of different applications focusing on the area of delay claims. The thesis has the following specific objectives: (1) Providing a guideline about 4D-LODs definitions that are based on needs and project progress; (2) Introducing a formal method for developing 4D simulation of capital construction projects considering different time horizons; (3) Investigating the current usage, efficiency and value of 4D simulation in construction delay claims and applications such as analyzing delay DEC and assigning responsibilities; (4) Developing a multidisciplinary ontology for linking delay claims with 4D simulation to analyze DEC and responsibilities; and (5) Developing a method for delay claim visualization and analysis using 4D simulation.
The selection of the suitable 4D-LOD based on the proposed guideline enables an effective simulation considering the needs of the project and the available information. The proposed 4D-LODs are useful in identifying the different representations of workspaces created at each LOD. Furthermore, the proposed 4D simulation development method is efficient and useful for project owners and contractors to streamline the simulation process by focusing on needs. This method has been applied in several large-scale projects, and resulted in reducing project cost and duration by quickly identifying feasible scenarios, as well as avoiding claims and minimizing site conflicts.
A survey has been conducted to understand the potential applications of 4D simulation in forensic investigation of delay claims in construction projects. The results of the survey show that 4D simulation is efficient for all roles involved in delay claims negotiations and litigations including judges, lawyers, experts and witnesses. However, 4D simulation would provide more benefits if it is required in the contract. 4D simulation can facilitate the identification, visualization, quantification and responsibility assignment of delay events by identifying spatio-temporal conflicts and generating a better collaboration environment for finding appropriate mitigation measures. Finally, an ontology (called Claim4D-Onto) has been developed for linking delay claims with 4D simulation to analyze effects-causes and responsibilities. Claim4D-Onto has been validated with legal experts and delay claims professionals considering the criteria of clarity and completeness. Claim4D-Onto can facilitate a systematic and clear representation of the DEC and responsibilities in 4D simulation for delay claims management and avoidance. Using the concepts of Claim4D-Onto, it has been demonstrated that visual analytics based on 4D simulation can clarify the causality and analyze delay responsibilities and entitlements as a complementary tool to the cause-effect matrix.
The main contributions developed in the context of this thesis are: (1) Defining 4D-LODs with a guideline based on the available information and needs; (2) Introducing the development of 4D simulation with a formal method considering different time horizons; (3) Identifying the efficiency and value of 4D simulation in construction claims as a tool for supporting legal arguments, stakeholder’s viewpoints and interrogatory considerations; (4) Developing a visualization method to facilitate the identification and quantification of events in delay claims using 4D simulation; (5) Developing a multidisciplinary ontology (Claim4D-Onto) for linking delay claims with 4D simulation; and (6) Extending the benefits of 4D simulation in the area of delay claims with visual analytics of DEC and responsibilities.

Divisions:Concordia University > Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science > Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering
Item Type:Thesis (PhD)
Authors:Guévremont, Michel
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:Ph. D.
Program:Information and Systems Engineering
Date:20 July 2021
Thesis Supervisor(s):Hammad, Amin
Keywords:4D simulation, 4D-LOD, virtual construction management, building information modeling, BIM, visualization, 4D model, scenario scheduling, critical path analysis, construction, criticality, major capital projects, spatio-temporal analysis, hydro-electric powerhouse, rehabilitation, operational constraints, LOD, construction phasing, workspaces, delay claims, four-dimensional (4D) simulation, taxonomy, ontology, knowledge representation and extraction, delay effects and causes, DEC, visual analytics
ID Code:988866
Deposited By: Michel Guévremont
Deposited On:29 Nov 2021 16:49
Last Modified:29 Nov 2021 16:49

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