Manual técnico de manejo de software Infraworks para proyectos de infraestructura

Abstract

This research adopts an applied and descriptive approach focused on the development of a technical manual for the use of InfraWorks as a supporting tool for the implementation of BIM methodologies in transportation infrastructure projects. This approach addresses the need to standardize procedures and provide structured training material that facilitates software adoption in both academic and professional environments. Methodologically, the study focuses on analyzing and describing the technical processes involved in modeling, visualization, and simulation within InfraWorks without modifying or experimenting with these processes. Its primary objective is to systematize knowledge through the structured documentation of procedures that can be consistently replicated by other users, promoting efficient and standardized software implementation. The manual is supported by a systematic literature review that gathers up-to-date information on BIM implementation in transportation infrastructure and the use of tools such as InfraWorks and Civil 3D. This review establishes a robust theoretical and conceptual framework, identifies well-established methodologies, and provides the basis for organizing technical procedures according to recognized best practices. The proposed manual aims to optimize project visualization, technical analysis, and planning by standardizing workflows from data acquisition to the generation of final three-dimensional models. It also enhances the interpretation of design proposals, strengthens technical analysis through the integration of geospatial, topographic, and environmental data, and improves project planning by promoting efficient resource management, scheduling, and interdisciplinary coordination. Furthermore, the manual serves as a practical reference for supporting BIM implementation in contexts where its adoption is still emerging, such as Colombia, fostering improved communication among stakeholders and enabling more informed, efficient, and sustainable decision-making.