Ferreira, Tiago de Vasconcelos Gonçalves (2025) High-resolution dynamic model integrated with BIM for performance evaluation in building water distribution systems. PhD thesis, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil.
Abstract
The use of computational simulation techniques has been gradually integrated into the building design process. With these techniques, it is possible to assess the variety of scenarios to which a building may be subjected during its construction, use, and operation phases, providing designers with greater decision-making power during the early stages of the projects life cycle. It is important to note the minimal or nonexistent impact that the use of computational simulation techniques has had on the design process of Building Water Distribution Systems. Therefore, the motivation behind this work is to explore the possibility of predicting the behavior of the entire Building Water Distribution Systems and assessing its performance levels in a computational environment using simulation techniques. In this context, this work utilized computational simulation techniques, supported by object-oriented modeling, aimed at improving the process of sizing the system components. This process is characterized by defining the systems requirements and performance criteria. Given that the modeling of building systems can be done using a BIM process, a discussion was presented regarding the structuring of object classes that adhere to BIM concepts, which can be integrated into the computational tool developed in this work. Additionally, the model used to simulate user interactions with sanitary fixtures was presented, taking into account population creation and distribution, as well as users respective routines. A total of four simulations were conducted, exploring different aspects of model usage, mainly from the perspective of expected performance. In this regard, the work discussed the impact of adopting this approach on the process of sizing water distribution systems, highlighting that relevant aspects of the traditional process need to be replaced in order to apply this approach. The results demonstrated that it is feasible to simulate the performance of a Building Water Distribution System in a computational environment.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Kurokawa, Fernando Akira |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building performance simulation; building water distribution systems; computational simulation |
| Index terms: | operation phase, decision-making, population, performance evaluation, object-oriented modelling, design process, routine, performance criteria, motivation, building performance simulation, building system, modelling, interaction, resolution, building design, designer, water distribution, life cycle |
| Subjects: | performance measurement, software systems, infrastructure and transport systems, conflict resolution, sociology, decision analysis, engineering systems, value management, design methods, profession, project delivery, modelling and simulation, behavioral psychology, demography, analytical methods, architectural design, psychology |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Risk Management, Human Resources, Digital Applications, Urban Studies, Design Practice, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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