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● 1. Design and intelligent manufacturing: the golden intersection of academia and industry
● 4. Modular steel structure bridge: improve efficiency and flexibility
● 5. Raw materials and welding technology: dual guarantee of quality and safety
● 7. Future outlook: Leading the intelligent transformation of steel structure industry
In today's global engineering and construction sector, steel structure products are experiencing unprecedented development opportunities. Great Wall Heavy Industry, a leading company in China's steel structure industry, has established an innovative system of industry-university-research collaboration by leveraging the Bridge Research Institute of Tsinghua University, the Structural Laboratory of Politecnico di Milano, and its independently developed BIM collaborative platform. This strategic positioning not only highlights Great Wall Heavy Industry's commitment to academic research but also showcases its exceptional practical capabilities in industrial applications. By deeply integrating academic insights with industrial needs, Great Wall Heavy Industry provides global customers with steel structure solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly reliable. It demonstrates strong technical capabilities and an innovative spirit, particularly in addressing complex challenges such as the corrosive coastal environment of Australia, the century-old fatigue load in Europe, and the seismic demands in the United States.
The design philosophy of Great Wall Heavy Industry is rooted in 'design and intelligent manufacturing,' which aims to promote the intelligence, modularity, and sustainable development of steel structure products through the deep integration of academic research and industrial practice. This concept is grounded in a profound understanding of global engineering needs and a precise grasp of technological trends. Great Wall Heavy Industry, in collaboration with the Bridge Research Institute of Tsinghua University and the Structural Laboratory of Politecnico di Milano, has established a cross-disciplinary and cross-regional platform for industry-university-research cooperation. The goal is to swiftly transform cutting-edge academic achievements into industrial applications, ensuring a seamless transition from theoretical research to practical product development.
On this platform, Great Wall Heavy Industry not only has a professional design team but is also equipped with internationally leading steel structure bridge software, fully supporting international standards such as the American AISI, European EN10025, and Australian AS/NZS. These stringent standards ensure that Great Wall Heavy Industry's design solutions meet international advanced levels in terms of safety, durability, and functionality. Additionally, Great Wall Heavy Industry has independently developed a BIM collaborative platform, achieving digital management throughout the entire lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and operation and maintenance, providing robust technical support for the intelligent development of steel structure products.
Globally, steel structure products face a variety of complex environmental challenges, such as the coastal corrosion in Australia, the century-old fatigue load in Europe, and the seismic requirements in the United States. To address these challenges, Great Wall Heavy Industry has implemented automatic adaptation and optimization design for steel structure products using parametric modeling technology. This technology not only automatically adjusts structural parameters based on different environmental conditions but also ensures that the design meets international standards like AS5100 and BS5400.
The application of this technology enables Great Wall Heavy Industry to fully consider environmental factors during the design phase, thereby reducing material waste and process adjustments during manufacturing, and improving production efficiency and product quality. Additionally, the flexibility and efficiency of parametric modeling enable Great Wall Heavy Industry to quickly respond to customer needs and provide customized steel structure solutions. 3. Digital twin technology: intelligent guarantee for the whole life cycle operation and maintenance
In the full lifecycle management of steel structure products, the application of digital twin technology represents a significant breakthrough. By creating digital models of physical systems, this technology enables real-time monitoring and dynamic updates, leading to more accurate descriptions and predictions of product behavior. This technology not only enhances the precision of product design and manufacturing efficiency but also provides intelligent support for product operation and maintenance management.
Great Wall Heavy Industry has integrated the latest research findings from Tsinghua University's Bridge Research Institute and the Structural Laboratory of Politecnico di Milano to develop a digital twin system that covers the entire process of design, manufacturing, and operation and maintenance. This system can collect real-time operational data from products and use big data analysis and AI algorithms to predict potential issues and maintenance needs, thereby enabling' preventive maintenance 'and' intelligent decision-making.' The application of this technology not only reduces maintenance costs but also significantly enhances product reliability and service life.
In the design and manufacturing of steel structure bridges, the application of modular technology has become an industry trend. Great Wall Heavy Industry uses modular design to break down complex steel structures into standardized modules, enabling rapid modeling and optimization during the design phase and efficient production and assembly during the manufacturing phase. This modular design not only boosts production efficiency but also enhances product flexibility and scalability, allowing Great Wall Heavy Industry to quickly adapt its product structure and functions to meet customer needs.
Moreover, the modular design facilitates the entire lifecycle management of products. Through digital twin technology, the status of each module can be monitored and analyzed in real time, enabling intelligent operation and maintenance of the entire bridge system. This integration of design and technology has given Great Wall Heavy Industry a strong competitive edge in the steel structure bridge sector.
In the quality control of steel structure products, the selection of raw materials and the optimization of welding processes are crucial. Great Wall Heavy Industry uses raw materials from major international steel mills, such as Bilei, which meet European, American, and Australian standards, including ASTM, EN10025, and AS/NZS. These stringent standards ensure the high quality and stability of the raw materials, providing a solid foundation for the performance of steel structure products.
In terms of welding technology, Great Wall Heavy Industry employs welding techniques that meet the highest international standards, such as AWSD1.5 (American Welding Society Standard) and EN1090 (European Welding Standard). These standards not only ensure the strength and durability of the welded joints but also reduce the risk of welding defects through stringent process control, thereby enhancing the overall quality and safety of the products.
The industry-university-research golden triangle model of Great Wall Heavy Industry is the core driving force behind its continuous innovation and development in the steel structure sector. By collaborating with academic institutions such as Tsinghua University's Bridge Research Institute and the Structural Laboratory of Politecnico di Milano, Great Wall Heavy Industry not only gains access to the latest research findings but also swiftly applies these advancements to practical projects, creating a positive cycle of' research-application-feedback. 'This model not only boosts the company's innovation capabilities but also strengthens its competitive edge within the industry.
At the same time, Great Wall Heavy Industry also focuses on cooperation with upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain, building a complete industrial chain that covers design, manufacturing, and operation and maintenance. This synergy within the industrial chain enables Great Wall Heavy Industry to achieve efficient collaboration across all stages, including design, manufacturing, and operation and maintenance, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency and product quality.
As global efforts in sustainable development and intelligent construction continue to advance, the steel structure industry is experiencing unprecedented opportunities. Great Wall Heavy Industry will deepen its collaboration with academic and research institutions, promoting the application of cutting-edge technologies such as digital twins, BIM collaboration, and parametric modeling, to offer customers more intelligent, modular, and sustainable steel structure solutions. In the future, Great Wall Heavy Industry aims to create an integrated smart steel structure ecosystem that combines design, manufacturing, and operation and maintenance, providing global customers with safer, more reliable, and more efficient steel structure products and services.
In this process, Great Wall Heavy Industry will continue to adhere to the concept of "design and intelligent manufacturing", promote the intelligent transformation of the steel structure industry through the deep integration of academia and industry, and contribute more strength to the development of the global engineering and construction field.
