A multi-dimensional digital twin use cases classification framework

The concept of a Digital Twin [DT] has been gaining increasing attention in the realm of urban planning and city infrastructure management. In support of this movement, DT advocates have been consistently casting light on the possible DT use cases to better manifest its potential and the enormous value it promises to unlock. However, these attempts are arguably limited by the lack of a formal and standard DT use cases classification framework. Hence, this paper puts forward a multidimensional DT use cases classification framework, based on published key DT case studies and a framework development methodology, to address this limitation. It concludes with insights on further possible implications of, and enhancements to this framework.