Ümit KORKUNÇ, YÜKSEL PROJE A.Ş.

He completed his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU) in 2024. He is currently advancing his expertise by pursuing a master’s degree specializing in Tunnel Engineering at the same institution. His professional journey led him to Yüksel Proje, where he has been working as a Civil Engineer in the Tunnels Group since April 2024. He has specialized experience in the structural design, analysis, and drafting of complex underground structures for major international infrastructure projects. His primary focus revolves around the engineering of NATM tunnels, cut-and-cover structures, portals, and comprehensive support systems. He is currently playing a pivotal role in the 9 km Sibiu-Piteşti Motorway project, actively contributing to both detailed design packages and on-site technical operations. While his primary expertise lies firmly in the technical engineering of underground structures, he plays a critical role in guiding their digital representation. He oversees the accurate translation of engineering designs into BIM platforms. Furthermore, he has exhibited ingenuity by developing Python codes to automate the generation of 3D models within the Allplan environment, providing tailored tools that streamline CAD workflows within the realm of Civil Engineering.

Session: End-to-End Bridge & Tunnel Design with ALLPLAN

In this presentation we explain the design process of the bridges and tunnels along the Sibiu–Pitești Motorway, demonstrating how challenging topography, variable ground conditions, and diverse structural system requirements were managed under a single BIM approach. Using real project data, the session explains in detail how different bridge types were modeled parametrically, how tunnel cross-section variations were controlled, and how interdisciplinary coordination was ensured within a unified digital environment. It also illustrates how 3D models developed in Allplan were transformed into quantity take-offs, drawings, and construction outputs, while clash detection and site processes were managed through a model-based workflow. The webinar provides practical and technical insights into achieving efficiency, accuracy, and sustainable digital workflows in large-scale infrastructure projects.