Transforming Bridge Management with Digital Twins
Bentley Systems AssetWise offers a cutting-edge solution for modernizing bridge management through the utilization of digital twin technology. By leveraging workflows and tools like iTwin Capture, owners and stakeholders can effortlessly create 3D engineering-ready reality meshes and point clouds of bridges using drones or cameras. This data can be securely managed and shared to support analysis, validation, and project delivery. Additionally, real-time data from sensors on bridges can be gathered using iTwin IoT, providing valuable operational insights for informed decision-making.
Enhancing Inspection Processes with AI and ML
One of the key features of Bentley Systems AssetWise is the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and classify defects on bridges. By harnessing the latest advancements in these technologies, users can streamline inspection processes, improve defect resolution, and seamlessly transfer insights to engineering and design applications. This not only enhances the efficiency of bridge maintenance but also ensures the safety and longevity of these critical infrastructure assets.
Driving Efficiency and Cost Savings
The utilization of digital twins and advanced technologies in bridge monitoring workflows doesn't just improve safety and accuracy but also drives significant cost savings. Bentley Systems AssetWise enables users to reduce bridge rehabilitation project costs by up to 20% through enhanced insights, streamlined collaboration, and optimized decision-making. By overcoming workforce shortages, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging timeless digital insights, organizations can transform the way they manage, inspect, and maintain bridges.
Real-World Success Stories
Leading engineering firms like Collins Engineers, Inc. have already experienced the benefits of Bentley Systems AssetWise in action. By implementing AI, ML, and digital twins in their bridge inspection processes, they have witnessed increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety in their operations. Projects like the Rio Grande Bridge in New Mexico and the St. Croix Crossing Bridge in Minnesota and Wisconsin stand as testaments to the transformative power of this innovative solution.