Lecture 10: Drawing Generation and BIM Applications

Question 1

Why do we still need BIM? (3)

Answer 1

1. Existing contractual processes
2. Work cultures
3. Paper is easiest

Question 2

Drawing generation

Answer 2

BIM is great in managing/extracting drawings since it’s based on arrangement of object instances, drawings, reports, & datasets. Drawings, reports, & datasets are consistent if taken from the same version of the BIM model.

Question 3

BIM Platforms

Answer 3

A core BIM information generator based on the parametric object-based modeling capability

Question 4

BIM tools

Answer 4

A BIM information sender, receiver, & processor used within a BIM process

Question 5

BIM environments

Answer 5

A set of BIM applications supporting multiple information and process pipelines in a project

Question 6

BIM platform examples (2)

Answer 6

Civil3D, Revit

Question 7

BIM tool examples (2)

Answer 7

Navisworks, procore BIM

Question 8

Civil3D

Answer 8

Designed for civil engineering and infrastructure projects, difficult to use

Question 9

Revit

Answer 9

Most widely applied building BIM modeling application. Organized and intuitive interface that is interoperable with a wide range of BIM platforms & tools. Has limited support for complex curved shapes-In-memory system.

Question 10

Digital Project

Answer 10

Good for complex shapes due to less lag. Complex user interface, hard to learn.

Question 11

Tekla Structures

Answer 11

For design, analysis & documentation of structural elements. Great to model very complex structural elements. Takes long time to master

Question 12

SmartPlant 3D

Answer 12

For modeling plants (industrial projects, such as power plants, mining/gas, etc…

Question 13

Navisworks

Answer 13

Multipurpose design/construction management tool.

Question 14

Cloud Systems for the Construction Phases (Procore, Autodesk BIM360/Build)

Answer 14

BIM-based construction management unified platforms w/ mobile accessibility, covering typical management activities.