Evaluating the Digital Twin framework: key concepts and case studies of ports in the Lazio Region and the linear infrastructure of the Albanian capital

This paper endeavors to present an overview of Digital Twin technology’s application in the construction sector, with a particular focus on two case studies. The first case study delves into the structural monitoring of port areas in the Lazio Region, specifically Anzio, Formia, Terracina, and Ventotene. It examines the management of these structures by establishing a system architecture utilizing satellite data from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) and on-site monitoring. The second case study revolves around the system architecture of a digital twin for linear-road infrastructure in Tirana, Albania’s capital city. The primary goal is to define the application layer for managing safety and security, maintenance, traffic, viability, and overall administration.