SIGNAL+DRAHT | Ausgabe 05/2018
Approaches to modelling electrical equipment for rail systems using the BIM tool
The introduction of the “Timetable for Digital Planning and Construction” by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure at the end of 2015 required Deutsche Bahn (DB AG) to adopt and introduce BIM methodology in its projects in order to improve deadline compliance, increase efficiency and enhance quality (BIM – Building Information Modelling). Pursuant to the provisions thereof, DB AG has developed an implementation strategy (BIM methodology) which defines the guidelines for the structural and practical application requirements as well as test procedures for the relevant pilot projects....