Abstract:
Road infrastructure is critical for a country's economic development, yet its
construction projects frequently encounter schedule overruns due to inefficient
monitoring practices and deviations from the planned schedule baseline. To address
these challenges, Digital Twin (DT) technology has emerged as a transformative
solution, capable of providing real-time insights into construction progress through the
integration of advanced tools such as orthomosaic-based photogrammetry and
Geographic Information Systems (GIS).This study develops and applies a DT-based
framework for road infrastructure projects. Unlike standard approaches, this framework
uses high-resolution orthomosaic imagery acquired by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
(UAVs) fly at regular intervals. Integrating photos into Autodesk Infraworks creates an
accurate and dynamic Digital Twin for progress tracking. This method eliminates the
need for Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) or point clouds, resulting in a more efficient
process for recording and presenting project data. The suggested methodology
effectively addresses important delay reasons, including poor planning, insufficient
monitoring, and unexpected design changes. This work combines DT technology,
photogrammetry, and GIS to deliver practical results. This unique technology enhances
project oversight, improves schedule adherence, and reduces delays in road
infrastructure building.
