Research on the Digital Twin System for Rotation Construction Monitoring of Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on MBSE

Abstract

Digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical system that updates in real time using sensor data to enable simulations and predictions. For bridges constructed using rotation construction methods, the rotation phase demands continuous monitoring of structural behavior and coordination with surrounding traffic infrastructure. Therefore, a digital twin system for monitoring rotation construction is vital to ensure safety and schedule compliance. This paper explores the application of model-based systems engineering (MBSE), a modern approach that replaces text-based documentation with visual system models, to design a digital twin system for monitoring the rotation construction of a 90 m + 90 m single-tower cable-stayed bridge. A V-model architecture for the digital twin system, based on requirements analysis, functional analysis, logical design, and physical design analysis (RFLP), is proposed. Based on SysML language, the system’s requirements, functions, behaviors, and other aspects are modeled and analyzed using the MBSE approach, converting all textual specifications into the unified visual models. Compared to the traditional document-driven method, MBSE improves design efficiency by reducing ambiguities in system specifications and enabling early detection of design flaws through simulations. The digital twin system allows engineers to predict potential risks during bridge rotation and optimize construction plans before implementation. These advancements demonstrate how MBSE supports proactive problem-solving (forward design) and provides a robust foundation for future model validation and engineering applications.