Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Design of Riverbank Retaining Walls: A Case Study of the Belimbing River, Padang, West Sumatra

Authors

  • N. Nurhamidah Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Andalas, Kota Padang, Sumatra Barat 25163, Indonesia.
  • Ahmad Junaidi Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Andalas, Kota Padang, Sumatra Barat 25163, Indonesia.
  • Alfina Mursida AlJauhari Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Andalas, Kota Padang, Sumatra Barat 25163, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/

Keywords:

Construction Planning, Retaining Wall Design, River Normalization, BIM-Based Modelling, Cost and Schedule

Abstract

River normalization is a technical initiative aimed at reinstating its natural role as a water distribution conduit and a supporting ecology for the surrounding community. A primary difficulty in the normalization process is riverbank erosion, which can jeopardize the stability of the adjacent ecosystem. This study investigates the utilization of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the design of earth retaining walls (ERW) for the Belimbing River, employing Autodesk Civil 3D, Subassembly Composer, InfraWorks, Navisworks, and Plaxis 2D software. This research presents a cohesive digital methodology that includes geometric modelling, visual simulation, cost estimation, construction scheduling, and thorough slope stability analysis.

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Published

2026-04-30

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Articles