Seismic Assessment of Precast Concrete Hospital Structures Integrated with Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Indonesia

In earthquake-prone regions, it's crucial for hospitals to be well-prepared to ensure that medical care continues without interruption for the victims. The utilization of precast structural systems in construction, particularly in earthquake-prone areas like Indonesia, offers numerous advantages including enhanced construction efficiency and resilience against seismic loads. However, ensuring effective connections between precast components is crucial for structural integrity, especially in the event of earthquakes. Traditional methods of construction project planning often lead to interdisciplinary discrepancies and delays. Building Information Modeling (BIM) presents a solution to streamline construction practices and minimize clashes between disciplines. Despite its potential benefits, the adoption of BIM in Indonesia's construction industry has been slow due to various barriers. This research aims to evaluate the integration of BIM in the structural analysis and design of a Hospital Building in Indonesia. By conducting a comparative evaluation of structural analysis with and without BIM integration using ETABS and Revit-RSA software, this study seeks to enrich the understanding of BIM's role in enhancing the design of precast structural buildings, particularly for critical infrastructure such as hospitals. Quantitative and qualitative assessments will be conducted to evaluate various parameters including story mass, natural period, internal forces, and clash detection, thereby contributing to the body of knowledge regarding BIM utilization in Indonesia's construction sector.