Transforming Traditional Bridge Management
Bentley OpenRoads offers a cutting-edge solution to revolutionize traditional bridge management by harnessing digital twin technology and workflows. With OpenRoads, owners and their supply chains can utilize iTwin Capture to swiftly generate 3D engineering-ready reality meshes and point clouds of bridges using drones or cameras. This data can then be securely managed and shared to support analysis, validation, and project delivery. Additionally, real-time data from sensors on bridges can be gathered with iTwin IoT, providing valuable operational insights to enhance decision-making processes.
Enhancing Inspection Processes with AI and Machine Learning
By leveraging the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Bentley OpenRoads aids in identifying and classifying defects for resolution. The insights gained from these technologies can be seamlessly integrated into engineering and design applications, streamlining the overall inspection and maintenance processes. Furthermore, OpenRoads allows for the virtualization of routine inspections through reality meshes, facilitating enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.
Efficiency and Cost Savings Through Digital Twins
OpenRoads presents three key ways to enhance bridge monitoring workflows with digital twins, ultimately reducing bridge rehabilitation project costs by up to 20%. By overcoming workforce shortages through innovative solutions, improving insights and outcomes with timeless digital insights, and enhancing bridge safety through technology advancements, OpenRoads is at the forefront of driving efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in bridge management.
Customer Testimonials and Success Stories
Witnessing tangible benefits on large complex structures like the Rio Grande Bridge and the St. Croix Crossing Bridge, Bentley OpenRoads has been instrumental in transforming inspections to be more efficient, cost-effective, and safer. Barritt Lovelace, Vice President of UAS, AI, and Reality Modeling at Collins Engineers, Inc., highlights the impact of utilizing AI, ML, and digital twins to augment traditional processes, showcasing the power of technology in enhancing bridge monitoring practices.