Model Work Breakdown Structure of BIM-Based Concrete Bridges with Revit and Python

Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a digital representation and collaborative process among stakeholders working together in the design, construction and operation phases of a building project. Data and information in BIM are used to enhance of communication and coordination between stakeholders so that decision making can be carried out properly. Basic data that is much needed for the project management process is data on the type of work in the form of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). WBS data can be used for various activities in the project life cycle, for example for scheduling, making cost plans, planning construction methods to safety activities. The purpose of this study is to determine the model of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) database using Revit's 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) and MySQL with the Python programming language. The tools used in this research are Revit 2023 software, API Revit, Python and MySQL software. Buildings are modelled using Revit software, Revit API is used to bridge data collection and Python is used to organize data extraction from building models into sheet form. Extraction data is stored in MySql database. The research results applied to concrete bridges showed that data extraction from the bridge model with Autodesk Revit obtained data on the type of elements of the bridge. Data extraction was carried out using the Autodesk Revit and Python API facilities, the data elements were then processed and supplemented to produce a WBS model. WBS data is stored in a MySQL database that can be used for later stages, such as for schedules or safety.