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Ibaa Shriba 1 * , Sonia Ahmed 2
Doi: https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.080201
This study focuses on defining the industrial revolution and digital transformation, including their associated technologies and how they have impacted the fields of industry and construction. Additionally, it delves into the concept of digital twin technology, exploring its origins, definition, stages, maturity levels, and scale. The study also examines the components of digital twin technology, its ecosystem, characteristics, and key features of its application. Specifically in the field of construction, it discusses the components of digital twin technology and their overlap with building information modeling throughout a building's life cycle. The study emphasizes the importance of data in shaping digital twin models and outlines relevant standards. It also highlights various digital twin platforms used in construction along with machine learning algorithms employed in these systems. Finally, it explores how digital twin technology is used in construction projects and outlines its benefits while also identifying key obstacles to its implementation in engineering projects.
The objective of this study is to assess the level of familiarity among workers in the construction industry in Syria with digital twin technology, their understanding of its application, and the primary obstacles to its implementation in engineering projects. A descriptive approach was employed, and a questionnaire was distributed to 36 participants with varying levels of education and engineering experience. The Likert scale was used to evaluate responses, and statistical software SPSS was utilized for quantitative analysis. The findings indicate a low level of awareness and knowledge regarding digital twin technology, resulting in limited comprehension of its significance and relevance in engineering projects. This may be attributed to inadequate exposure to new research and studies as well as the country's crisis. The study concludes with recommendations such as prioritizing training for construction workers, enhancing infrastructure, and conducting additional research on digital twin technology within the construction sector.
The fourth industrial revolution , Digital Twins , BIM , construction industry , digital transformation
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