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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Using 3D Digital Design Data in Highway Construction--A Case Study

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-14-0017
Project Abstract:

Select a representative highway project to showcase the successful utilization of three-dimensional (3D) digital design data and use the information gathered from that project to develop broader guidance that can be used by highway agencies. Through a comprehensive case study, a representative highway construction project that successfully transitioned digital data from design to construction, the objectives in the Key Project Objectives field will be accomplished.

Goals:

  • Fully document the process and policies that enabled the successful utilization of three-dimensional (3D) digital design data in construction.
  • Develop generalized guidelines based on this case study that also includes information on known design model formats and/or extensible markup language (XML) schemas for highway agencies to properly generate accurate 3D models for downstream uses in construction and other phases of project delivery. 
  • Document differences and similarities of each design formats and/or XML and the associated design model challenges. With each model, address the areas of real-time verification, conduct quality assurance/quality check (QA/QC), and manage data.
  • Document and make recommendations for further development and deployment of the design model standards as the technology moves forward.
  • Document the types of costs and resources required by industry and agencies for implementation of these technologies. 
Research HUB ID:
8859
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
  • Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Construction and Project Management

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

Team:
Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-20

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Corrigan, Matthew

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Corrigan, Matthew

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Duval , Richard