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| Title | Analysis Of Digital Twins In The Construction Industry: Practical Applications, Purpose, And Parallel With Other Industries |
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| ID_Doc | 9144 |
| Authors | Saback V.; Popescu C.; Blanksvärd T.; Täljsten B. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | Buildings, 14, 5 |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14051361 |
| Abstract | Digital twins (DTs) have become a widely discussed subject, believed to have the potential to solve various problems across different industries, including Engineering & Construction (E&C). However, there is still significant misconception concerning the definition of DTs and their purpose within E&C. This study dives deep into identifying DT applications within E&C and the other prominent industries, i.e., Aerospace & Aviation, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Automotive, Healthcare, Smart Cities, Oil & Gas, and Retail. The main challenges to the evolution of DT practical applications are also analyzed. A combination of a literature review, multi-case study analysis, and comparative analysis compose the deployed methodology. Standardization and a maturity level classification are proposed to drive progress of the adoption of DTs. The distinct aspects of the different industries and their assets are evaluated to the conclusion that DTs are better employed for maintenance of structures within E&C. DTs have become a well-worn topic, but the abundance of complex theoretical frameworks is met with simple or inexistent practical applications. Therefore, the novelty of this study lays in its comprehensive analysis of DT applications and real-world implementations—a departure from the often-theoretical discussions surrounding DTs. © 2024 by the authors. |
| Author Keywords | construction industry; digital twins; Engineering & Construction; maturity level; practical applications; standardization |
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