A Quality Management Method for Prefabricated Building Design Based on BIM and VR-Integrated Technology
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Abstract
Quality management in the design phase is crucial for determining the overall quality of prefabricated buildings. However, traditional design methods can no longer meet the complex design, component, and nodal requirements of prefabricated buildings. This study proposes a quality management framework for the prefabricated building design phase based on building information modeling (BIM) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance design precision and satisfaction. Applying this framework to a prefabricated building project in Shenzhen, China, it was found that compared to traditional 2D drawing methods, the design issues feedback during drawing reviews decreased by 41.35%. Compared to solely using BIM technology, the number of design collisions identified through collision detection increased by 28.35%, and feedback on design issues during drawing reviews decreased by 15%. Furthermore, the framework was tested to prove its usability, effectiveness, and functionality. The framework, integrating the rich architectural information of BIM with the immersive experience of VR, contributes to focusing on the design process, improving design tools, optimizing design workflows, significantly reducing design errors, and enhancing the quality of prefabricated buildings.
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OpenAlex topics: BIM and Construction Integration · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage · Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
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China Construction Eighth Engineering Division, Shanghai 200112, China
College of Civil & Transportation Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
School of Construction Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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