Linked RDF graphs of an architectural and structural representation of a timber structure

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This dataset provides a collection of semantically enriched RDF graphs representing both architectural and structural aspects of a timber structure. The data is organized into modular Turtle (.ttl) files and one RIF rule definition (.txt) for reasoning purposes.

Included in the dataset:

Architectural Graph.ttl: Captures the spatial and material characteristics of the architectural model, defined using standard RDF vocabularies.

Structural Graph.ttl: Encodes structural elements and their relationships, including support systems and load-bearing components, structured for semantic querying.

Neutral Building Model (Architectural + Structural).ttl: A consolidated RDF representation integrating architectural and structural elements. All proprietary references (e.g., BHoM) have been removed to ensure vendor neutrality and interoperability. Architectural columns are linked to structural bars, and architectural floors to structural panels. The model is fully queryable using SPARQL and adheres to open-access, GDPR-compliant standards.

RDF_RIF_Rule.pie.txt: A rule expressed in RDF/RIF Core syntax that demonstrates reasoning capabilities on the dataset.

This dataset supports the findings of a related journal paper (currently under submission) and is complemented by a GitHub repository containing the scripts and tools used to generate the RDF data. It is intended for researchers and professionals working on Linked Building Data, semantic modeling, ontology design, and integrated architectural/structural workflows in BIM.

All files are formatted using open standards (RDF, Turtle, RIF) and designed for use in FAIR-compliant, interdisciplinary design environments.

A GitHub repository is linked as a secondary location for the same core dataset. It includes the main RDF graphs (architectural, structural, and integrated models) and the RIF rule file. Some additional files in the GitHub repo (Architectural Graph to link.ttl and Structural Graph to link.ttl) represent intermediate or experimental versions used in earlier stages of the project or during paper development. These contains also links that are used in the integrated model. These are not essential for reproducing the results but are provided for completeness and transparency.

Identifier
DOI https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-4360
Metadata Access https://darus.uni-stuttgart.de/oai?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=oai_datacite&identifier=doi:10.18419/DARUS-4360
Provenance
Creator Elshani, Diellza (ORCID: 0000-0003-2902-341X); Lombardi, Alessio; Hernández, Daniel ORCID logo; Staab, Steffen ORCID logo; Fisher, Al; Wortmann, Thomas ORCID logo
Publisher DaRUS
Contributor Elshani, Diellza; Wortmann, Thomas; IntCDC RDM; Lombardi, Alessio; Hernández, Daniel; Staab, Steffen; Fisher, Al
Publication Year 2025
Funding Reference DFG EXC 2120/1 - 390831618
Rights CC BY 4.0; info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
OpenAccess true
Contact Elshani, Diellza (University of Stuttgart); Wortmann, Thomas (University of Stuttgart); IntCDC RDM (University of Stuttgart)
Representation
Resource Type Machine-readable text; Dataset
Format text/turtle; text/plain
Size 4157426; 474949; 722; 10673815
Version 1.0
Discipline History; Humanities