Digital twin-aided vulnerability assessment and risk-based maintenance planning of bridge infrastructures exposed to extreme conditions
This article focuses on bridge issues, zooming in on build, inspection, and maintenance over the lifetime of the asset. It also focuses on the application of technology to risk-based inspection, vulnerability assessment and risk-based maintenance planning.
The article does not showcase real-world examples or ROI but does contain real-world insight into the purpose and UI of a roading / bridges-focused digital twin.
Why it’s relevant to Nextspace
The article does not articulate any quantified ROI from the implementation of digital twins. However, it does quantify some issues digital twins are suited to solve. It also clearly outlines the detail that a digital twin must, and should be ready to deal with.
This article is useful to help Nextspace Partners understand the evolution of technology in a traditional and manual industry. To help focus on customer issues, and outline advances in robotic maintenance and the use of chemical and IoT analysis in modern infrastructure.
