@inproceedings{3548b81518c84ef0a923dd6598bd9639,
title = "Semantic 3D CAD and its applications in construction industry - An outlook of construction data visualization",
abstract = "In response to the need of using electronic design data directly in construction management applications, many CAD developers have started implementing semantic data models in their CAD products using industry foundation classes (IFCs). While helpful, these semantic CAD applications have limitations when used in actual construction practices. The case studies in the thesis indicated that: 1) the semantics of the current data model (IFC as an example) is not rich enough to cover the richer details of the real trade practices; 2) the current implementation of the semantic data model lacks the mechanism to provide multiple trades views at various detailed levels. This paper also provided suggestions for the future development of semantic data model of construction industry.",
keywords = "3D CAD, Construction, Data visualization, IFC, Semantic",
author = "Zhigang Shen and Issa, {Raja R.A.} and Linxia Gu",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-540-76414-4_45",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9783540764137",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "461--467",
booktitle = "Advances in Visual Information Systems - 9th International Conference, VISUAL 2007, Revised Selected Papers",
note = "9th International Conference on Visual Information Systems, VISUAL 2007 ; Conference date: 28-06-2007 Through 29-06-2007",
}