Quick Answer
Calculate BIM Element Spatial Proximity Collision Risk Predictor
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Result Interpretation
BIM Element Spatial Proximity Collision Risk Predictor Calculator computes Collision Risk Score in dimensionless using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Temporal Schedule Overlap Ratio = 0.9
- Normalized Minimum Distance Between Elements = 0.1
- Model Coordination Maturity Index = 0.6
Expected Result:
- Collision Risk Score = 0.14630413322528
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Collision Risk Score = 0.14630413322528 dimensionless.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
collision risk score = pow((1.0 / (1.0 + exp(-5.0 * (normalized minimum distance between elements - 0.3)))) * (1.0 + 0.4 * temporal schedule overlap ratio) * (1.0 - model coordination maturity index), 1.0)Formula family: formula_bim_bim_element_collision_risk_predictor
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| normalized_distance | Normalized Minimum Distance Between Elements | INPUT | Normalized Minimum Distance Between Elements |
| scheduling_overlap | Temporal Schedule Overlap Ratio | INPUT | Temporal Schedule Overlap Ratio |
| coordination_maturity | Model Coordination Maturity Index | INPUT | Model Coordination Maturity Index |
| collision_risk_score | Collision Risk Score | OUTPUT | Collision Risk Score |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the normalized minimum distance between elements in dimensionless.
- Enter the temporal schedule overlap ratio in dimensionless.
- Enter the model coordination maturity index in dimensionless.
- Step 1: Compute collision risk score.
- Read the collision risk score (dimensionless) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate BIM Element Spatial Proximity Collision Risk Predictor
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The BIM Element Spatial Proximity Collision Risk Predictor Calculator estimates Collision Risk Score based on the input parameters you provide
Why is normalized minimum distance between elements important in this calculation?
normalized minimum distance between elements is directly proportional to collision risk score. When you enter normalized minimum distance between elements in dimensionless, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result collision risk score?
The calculator outputs collision risk score in dimensionless. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Normalized Minimum Distance Between Elements (dimensionless), Temporal Schedule Overlap Ratio (dimensionless), Model Coordination Maturity Index (dimensionless). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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