Purpose

In complex systems interaction between the system can make things confusing. So, the purpose of an ontology for design of RCC structure is to organize and represent all of the information so that the stakeholders in the later stage have a good understanding of the data and can make an informed decision.

Scope

The scope of ontology for RCC structure covers aspects from all the phases of a building from design, construction to maintenance and operation. For this project focus has been kept towards the design of an RCC building. So, it will cover a few design options depending on the need of the users.

Intended Users

The ontology would have information which will be helpful to several stakeholders. It can range from architects, builders, construction teams to real estate agents, building inspectors and potential buyers. During the design phase of an RCC structure, the main intended users will be architects, designers and execution team.

Intended Use

During design phase, engineers and architects can work on multiple options for design and compare to finalize the optimum design with the help of ontology of RCC structure. Other uses can be to keep every stakeholder on the same page about the information of a building.

Sketch of System

The system chosen is an RCC structure of 4 floors. Some of the parameters of the structure were changed for instance the building height, length and width.

 

Conclusion

This ontology for design of RCC structure will influence several other systems. Firstly, it will affect the architectural design. Both the design has to be in compliance with one another to avoid any contradictions. For large floor elevations, the column span required will be less. This means less space between rooms. Based on the loadings, beams may have larger depth leaving less clear height.

Other systems that will be affected included transportation system. As the buildings’-built area, length and width will influence the transportation system surrounding the building. MEP and HVAC systems of the building will also be adjusted according to the physical components of the RCC structure.

References

Building product ontology: Core ontology for Linked Building Product Data by Anna Wagner a, Wendelin Sprenger b, Christoph Maurer c, Tilmann E. Kuhn c, Uwe Rüppel https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926580521003782

Understanding, building and using ontologies by Nicola Guarino https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1071581996900919