Adaptive Approach to Steel Bridge Design in Myanmar by Integration of Information and Parametric Modeling

Being one of the world's developing countries, Myanmar experiences a significant surge in bridge construction. It, however, suffers resource limits in the bridge sector, which may result in quality difficulties during the construction process. There are serious concerns with the maintenance of some Myanmar bridges, particularly the older ones. Some old bridges in Myanmar were built with limited time, materials, and they are currently in critical need of renovation. While the creation of new infrastructure plays an important role in Myanmar’s transport sector, maintenance of the existing bridge infrastructure is also necessary to ensure its continued safe development.
This article presents a dynamic approach to integration of information and parametric modeling of revovation of steel truss bridges in Myanmar. A brief assessment is given for the current situation of steel truss bridges in Myanmar. The Grasshopper visual programming language is utilized for creating parametric scripts, and the model is able to integrate into information modeling tools such as Tekla Structures and Midas Civil for additional details and strength analysis. The integration of the truss parametric model into numerous software packages improves the flexibility of design automation process, saving time and effort. The design approach makes it possible to get several variants of the same model in a single file, and the process of building a complicated structure like a bridge becomes considerably simpler and more efficient. The results show significant improvements in time savings, alternative design selection, and structural performance. Furthermore, this approach has the potential to revolutionize bridge design, leading to more cost-effective and efficient structures that meet contemporary demands of the transportation infrastructure.

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