Modeling Simulation of Bridge Abutment Planning Using Autodesk Revit Software with Building Information Modeling Technology

Abstract

A bridge is a structure that connects two sections of road separated by an obstacle. The bridge is a crucial piece of transportation infrastructure. Bridges facilitate the efficient and easy movement of people and goods. Bridges can also be used as symbols of a nation's advancement and as landmarks. This study focuses on the structure of the bridge's lower half, specifically the abutment. The abutment is the most significant section of the bridge structure since it directs loads from the upper structure to the earth or structure below. This research used Revit software version 2024.1 to model the bridge abutment. The Building Information Modeling (BIM) revolution has altered the construction industry by offering a unified building design, modeling, and simulation platform. Revit, one of the most prominent BIM software packages, has various modeling simulation features, such as energy analysis, structural analysis, and visual simulation. BIM enables professionals involved in the building lifecycle to work together better and make more informed decisions about building design, construction, and operation. This research aims to provide an overview of the simulation of bridge abutment modeling using Revit software. The method used in this research is to model the bridge abutment in 3D. The modeling data is sourced from research journals on the Cipeundeuy-Sukatini bridge, Indonesia. Bridge abutment modeling is done by creating drawings on template families. The result of this modeling simulation is to show the modeling from various views. The results of modeling bridge abutments using Autodesk Revit software are expected to be a reference in modeling more modern drawings.