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	PT. Wijaya Karya's BIM Methodology in Designing the World's Longest Double-decker Bridge Bentley

PT. Wijaya Karya's BIM Methodology in Designing the World's Longest Double-decker Bridge

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges
Applicable Industries	Cement Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Construction Management Construction Site Monitoring
Services	Testing & Certification
Challenge	PT. Wijaya Karya (WIKA), an Indonesia-based construction company, was tasked with designing the Design and Build Harbour Road 2 Project in North Jakarta, Indonesia. The project, budgeted at USD 530 million, involved the construction of an 8.95-kilometer toll road, including a 3.95-kilometer double-decker bridge along the Ancol River, the longest of its kind in the world. The project was crucial to improve transportation and the economy in North Jakarta, and was expected to accommodate 63,500 vehicles per day, cutting travel time between Ancol and Pluit in half. However, WIKA faced several challenges. Traditional 2D design methods were inadequate for such a large and complex project. The project also had to be completed before the start of the FIFA 2021 U-20 World Cup, held at the nearby Jakarta International Stadium. Furthermore, the Indonesian government mandated that the project should avoid placing piers in the water to protect the ecosystem and existing river traffic, and also avoid underground gas pipelines, water pipes, fiber optic cables, and buildings. Read More
About Customer	PT. Wijaya Karya (WIKA) is an Indonesia-based company that provides construction, mechanical, and electrical services to the civil construction industry. They were contracted to design the Design and Build Harbour Road 2 Project in North Jakarta, Indonesia, a large and complex development that includes the longest double-decker bridge in the world. The project was crucial to improve transportation and the economy in North Jakarta, and was expected to accommodate 63,500 vehicles per day, cutting travel time between Ancol and Pluit in half. WIKA faced several challenges, including a strict deadline, government mandates to protect the ecosystem and existing infrastructure, and the inadequacy of traditional 2D design methods for such a large and complex project. Read More
Solution	To overcome these challenges, WIKA transitioned from traditional 2D design methods to a 3D BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology. They began with image capture via unmanned aerial vehicles, using generalized predictive control to produce a reality mesh within ContextCapture. This allowed them to photograph and process 166 hectares of land in just 15 days, six times faster than traditional surveying methods. OpenRoads and OpenBridge were used to review the alignment of the main road, ramps, and approaching structures, and to iterate pier positions and heights based on real-world conditions. This helped avoid placing piers in the river and reduced the risk of flooding. RM Bridge, LEAP Bridge, and ProStructures were used for various aspects of bridge modeling, design analysis, and testing work method variations. PLAXIS was deployed for soil stability and retaining wall analyses, and LumenRT was used to produce a digital representation of the project. Finally, Navigator and SYNCHRO were used for project management, including work scheduling, cost estimation, supply chain management, and progress analysis. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization

Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges

Applicable Industries

Cement

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Construction Management

Construction Site Monitoring

Services

Testing & Certification

Challenge

PT. Wijaya Karya (WIKA), an Indonesia-based construction company, was tasked with designing the Design and Build Harbour Road 2 Project in North Jakarta, Indonesia. The project, budgeted at USD 530 million, involved the construction of an 8.95-kilometer toll road, including a 3.95-kilometer double-decker bridge along the Ancol River, the longest of its kind in the world. The project was crucial to improve transportation and the economy in North Jakarta, and was expected to accommodate 63,500 vehicles per day, cutting travel time between Ancol and Pluit in half. However, WIKA faced several challenges. Traditional 2D design methods were inadequate for such a large and complex project. The project also had to be completed before the start of the FIFA 2021 U-20 World Cup, held at the nearby Jakarta International Stadium. Furthermore, the Indonesian government mandated that the project should avoid placing piers in the water to protect the ecosystem and existing river traffic, and also avoid underground gas pipelines, water pipes, fiber optic cables, and buildings.

About Customer

PT. Wijaya Karya (WIKA) is an Indonesia-based company that provides construction, mechanical, and electrical services to the civil construction industry. They were contracted to design the Design and Build Harbour Road 2 Project in North Jakarta, Indonesia, a large and complex development that includes the longest double-decker bridge in the world. The project was crucial to improve transportation and the economy in North Jakarta, and was expected to accommodate 63,500 vehicles per day, cutting travel time between Ancol and Pluit in half. WIKA faced several challenges, including a strict deadline, government mandates to protect the ecosystem and existing infrastructure, and the inadequacy of traditional 2D design methods for such a large and complex project.

Solution

To overcome these challenges, WIKA transitioned from traditional 2D design methods to a 3D BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology. They began with image capture via unmanned aerial vehicles, using generalized predictive control to produce a reality mesh within ContextCapture. This allowed them to photograph and process 166 hectares of land in just 15 days, six times faster than traditional surveying methods. OpenRoads and OpenBridge were used to review the alignment of the main road, ramps, and approaching structures, and to iterate pier positions and heights based on real-world conditions. This helped avoid placing piers in the river and reduced the risk of flooding. RM Bridge, LEAP Bridge, and ProStructures were used for various aspects of bridge modeling, design analysis, and testing work method variations. PLAXIS was deployed for soil stability and retaining wall analyses, and LumenRT was used to produce a digital representation of the project. Finally, Navigator and SYNCHRO were used for project management, including work scheduling, cost estimation, supply chain management, and progress analysis.

Impact #1	The use of BIM methodology significantly improved the efficiency and quality of the project. It enabled WIKA to visualize data, boost the accuracy of the model, shorten build time, reduce inspection time, and improve the overall quality of the development. Strong visualization of the design and construction process improved reviews among stakeholders and accelerated decision-making. The digital visualizations streamlined communications and improved decision-making. The use of BIM methodology also helped WIKA reduce carbon emissions during construction and allowed contributors from numerous locations to collaborate without traveling to the site. Modeling the travel paths of heavy equipment during construction made movement more efficient and lowered fuel consumption, while simulating traffic movement during construction reduced congestion and, in turn, lessened vehicle emissions.

Impact #1

The use of BIM methodology significantly improved the efficiency and quality of the project. It enabled WIKA to visualize data, boost the accuracy of the model, shorten build time, reduce inspection time, and improve the overall quality of the development. Strong visualization of the design and construction process improved reviews among stakeholders and accelerated decision-making. The digital visualizations streamlined communications and improved decision-making. The use of BIM methodology also helped WIKA reduce carbon emissions during construction and allowed contributors from numerous locations to collaborate without traveling to the site. Modeling the travel paths of heavy equipment during construction made movement more efficient and lowered fuel consumption, while simulating traffic movement during construction reduced congestion and, in turn, lessened vehicle emissions.

Benefit #1	The BIM methodology increased the efficiency of bridge modeling by 40% and saved 10% of the construction budget.
Benefit #2	SYNCHRO’s 4D visualization detected 85 potential clashes, saving USD 60 million and four months in design time.
Benefit #3	The project will pay for itself three years ahead of schedule due to lowered design and construction costs.

Benefit #1

The BIM methodology increased the efficiency of bridge modeling by 40% and saved 10% of the construction budget.

Benefit #2

SYNCHRO’s 4D visualization detected 85 potential clashes, saving USD 60 million and four months in design time.

Benefit #3

The project will pay for itself three years ahead of schedule due to lowered design and construction costs.

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PT. Wijaya Karya's BIM Methodology in Designing the World's Longest Double-decker Bridge

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