I-BIM for existing airport infrastructures

New methods and technologies are changing the sectors of engineering and constructions. International researchers introduce the acronym I-BIM (Infrastructure Building Information Modeling) to point out a management information system of digital processes for infrastructures. In this study is shown the 3D parametric solid model of Lamezia Terme International Civil Airport’s runway located in Southern Italy. The 3D parametric model, including horizontal/vertical profiles and cross sections, was carried out using Autodesk Civil 3D, while the territorial context was recreated in Autodesk Infraworks360. Grip numbers data, collected during surveys from 2004 to 2015, were implemented in the mentioned 3D model. This intelligent 3D model-based process can be used in optimal Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) for planning maintenance operations (BIM seventh dimension) in according to Civil Aviation regulation.