Library Concept
OpenBrIM platform is built on a community-driven library concept capable of supporting a large community and providing tools to encourage collaboration.
Library Components
Bridge structures are collections of individual components - deck, barriers, girders, bearings, piers, and abutments. Each can be defined with minimum data parameters to completely describe it.
Digital Twin Creation
Complete bridge models are developed by combining standard components into an assembly. Hundreds of components work together to properly account for bridge complexity.
OpenBrIM.Incubator
A free and open environment requiring no licensing. Anyone can create an account and start creating or using content immediately under the author's name.
OpenBrIM.Library
While Incubator is open to everyone, Library contains monitored and selected objects that have been verified and extensively used by the community.
Digital OpenBrIM Standards
Objects must pass through the following series of steps to become a standard OpenBrIM object.
Development
All objects created by authors have the initial status "In Development". When adequately developed and fully documented, the author can change status to "Proposed" for review.
Proposed
Object is open for community review. All comments are emailed to the author and recorded in the Discussions section. When resolved, it's submitted to the OpenBrIM board.
Accepted
Object is accepted by the OpenBrIM board towards standardization. Board members are selected from the OpenBrIM community and enterprise clients.
Incubation
Upon board "Acceptance", the object enters a testing period generating review comments and discussion. Steps to achieve "Standard" status require passing criteria that the OpenBrIM Board determines.
Standard
When the set of criteria determined by the OpenBrIM Board is passed during incubation, the object achieves official "Standard" status and becomes part of the OpenBrIM Library.
Why Use OpenBrIM Library?
Benefits of using standardized, community-verified components
Verified Quality
All library components undergo rigorous review and testing before standardization.
Community Driven
Standards are developed by actual bridge engineers with real-world expertise.
Always Updated
Components are continuously improved based on community feedback and industry changes.
Full Transparency
Open definitions mean you understand exactly what every component does.
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