In Australian construction, precision engineering and factory-based prefabrication have set an industry standard, but novel “Hi-Tech” innovation is starting to change the industry again. The construction industry is moving from basic ICTs and prefabricated parts to the Digital Twin. This new technology will ensure that structural timber is as “smart” as it is strong.
The Digital Twin in Truss Manufacturing
In simple terms, a Digital Twin is an accurate, detailed, and up-to-date virtual depiction of an actual roof truss or wall frame system. A Digital Twin is much more than a basic 3D file; it is a “living” 3D model that helps capture data from the design, the facility, and (more and more) the construction site.
By connecting our Digital Twin to our manufacturing process, we are providing a truss system solution that is a fully integrated structural system and data asset that shows how the system will perform before any timber is cut, including the loading and the effects of wind and seismic activity.
The Building Benefits of This Technology
Along with the integration of digital modeling with intelligent constructions, there are three “hi-tech” advantages that this technology brings to a building:
Enhanced Predictive Load Analysis: Digital Twin technology allows us to improve the design of the members of a timber truss frame and the truss bracing, which is an important cost and structural safety consideration. This design can be optimized to ensure that the timber frame is suitable to withstand all possible extreme weather conditions that are likely to occur in a given location.
Digital Twin Technology makes it possible for us to simulate the precise placement of HVAC ducts, plumbing, and electrical conduits along our truss systems, performing “clash detection” prior to manufacturing. This simulation helps us reduce the need for expensive site modifications that are often necessary to preserve the structural integrity of the building.
With the assistance of manufacturing data, we can create an “as-built” model of the structure. This assists future building remodels, inspections, or maintenance by providing a permanent digital map of the building’s structural internals.
Incorporating digital twin technology into our timber truss systems helps speed up the overall build process while improving the resiliency of the building envelope by pushing tolerances.
With the sustainable timber from the Australian forests and our advanced engineering technology, our timber truss systems are leading the way for enhanced structural security in building design and construction. Experience the advanced framing technology our timber trusses systems have to offer for your next project.