Information models of structures and modeling in construction

Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, 190005, 2-ya Krasnoarmeiskaya st., St. Petersburg, Russia

^* Corresponding author: vschief@yandex.ru

Abstract

The study of the basics of modeling of technical processes and objects forms the scientific basis for substantiating theoretical conclusions and postulates, classifying and developing the structures of theoretical models and justifying practical methods of preparation and implementation of (construction) production, which, in turn, influence the adoption of legal and regulatory innovations and statements. The article analyzes the types of modeling and models, scientific, technical, legal and regulatory contexts of the use of the concepts of «information modeling» in construction, and compares them with classical methods and tasks of modeling technical systems in solving scientific and engineering problems. The classification of scientific methods of modeling and models of technical objects and systems in construction is carried out. Examples of analytical models from the point of view of their classification and purpose are considered. It is shown that in the absence of clear scientific definitions of the concepts of «information», «model» and «modeling», given in terms of the actual field of knowledge, or application, the concept of «information model» comes into conflict with scientific and engineering ideas about the properties and purpose of the model. An approach is proposed to avoid the misuse of the concepts of «model» and « modeling».