Analysis of BIM methodology implementation in structure projects

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alcinia Zita Sampaio
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Structural Models ◽  
Work Flow ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Structural Engineer

<p>Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology is currently widely used in a large number of sectors linked to the construction industry. The present work intends to conduct a state of knowledge regarding the BIM technology, mainly focusing on the development of the structural project. In the study, the capability of BIM-based tools applied to the structural design is analysed and an optimized work-flow, from the viewpoint of the structural engineer, is presented. BIM structural models of two study cases were created, the consistency of the correspondent analytical model is verified and the transposition process of the model to the structural analysis software is carefully examined. During the process inaccuracies are identified and adjustments are referred in order to optimize the application of BIM methodology on structure projects. The assessment of the level of interoperability is based on the analysis of the quality from the information transposed between software and from the consistency of the final product.</p>

scholarly journals The Intelligent use of RFID and BIM in Prefabricated, Prefinished, Volumetric Construction Work Flow

2020 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 04005
Author(s):  
Ernest L S Abbott ◽  
David K H Chua
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Production Scheduling ◽  
Work Flow ◽  
Location Tracking ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Stock Control ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Control Part

RFID is used in many areas of commerce, and in some areas of the construction industry. Prefabricated, prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC) is one area of the construction industry that can benefit from the use of RFID. The full benefits cannot be realised by the use of RFID alone. RFID needs to be coupled with Building Information Modelling (BIM). This paper outlines a framework of marrying the two technologies in constructing PPVC from the drawing stage to the delivery on site and then to the final installation of the unit. The benefits of this union are in material stock control, part location tracking, production scheduling and re-scheduling, among other things.

scholarly journals BIM Structural Project Applied in A Case Study: Interoperability Analyses, Reinforcement Detailing Drawings and Quantity Take-off

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-213
Author(s):  
Alcinia Z. Sampaio ◽  
Augusto M. Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Virtual Model ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Last Stage ◽  
Study Case

Background: The Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology has been acquiring, worldwide, a growing acceptance in all sectors of the Construction industry, and the study intends to contribute to its implementation within the structural design. The fundamental concept of BIM is based on the generation of a centralized virtual model with all information concerning different specialties. This is supported in efficient interoperability, but within the structural design, this aspect is difficult to achieve completely, as currently, the interoperability of this system is still inefficient. Introduction: This study intends to analyze the degree of interoperability verified in the development of all the processes (modelling, transposition, structural analyses and reinforcement detailing) involved in a structural design using BIM tools. Methods: A structural project concerning a study case was performed in order to identify benefits and limitations, based on the consistency analysis of the transposed data between systems, Revit and Robot, in all steps required in a BIM process. This text describes the stages of modelling, checking the suitability of the analytical model, its transference to the analysis tool in order to proceed with the structural calculations and detailing drawings and, finally, the transfer of drawings to the main BIM model. Results: The limitations verified in the last stage were partially surpassed with complementary work enabling the automatic transfer of drawings and quantities of materials. In addition, the study explores new capacities of BIM, namely, the extraction of information allowing the presentation of specific drawings and maps of the geometry of the reinforcement rods. Conclusion: This study identifies a working strategy that leads to an appropriate use of BIM software contributing to the optimization of labor in a structural office.

Influence of the distribution of the shear walls on the seismic response of the buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
El Mehdi Echebba ◽  
Hasnae Boubel ◽  
Oumnia Elmrabet ◽  
Mohamed Rougui
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Seismic Response ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Ansys Apdl ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In this paper, an evaluation was tried for the impact of structural design on structural response. Several situations are foreseen as the possibilities of changing the distribution of the structural elements (sails, columns, etc.), the width of the structure and the number of floors indicates the adapted type of bracing for a given structure by referring only to its Geometric dimensions. This was done by studying the effect of the technical design of the building on the natural frequency of the structure with the study of the influence of the distribution of the structural elements on the seismic response of the building, taking into account of the requirements of the Moroccan earthquake regulations 2000/2011 and using the ANSYS APDL and Robot Structural Analysis software.

Building information modelling (BIM) and the return on investment: a systematic analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Apeesada Sompolgrunk ◽  
Saeed Banihashemi ◽  
Saeed Reza Mohandes
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Value Drivers ◽  
Productivity Improvement ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify and analyse the key measurable returning factors, value drivers and strategic benefits associated with building information modelling (BIM) return on investment (ROI). The findings of this study provide researchers and practitioners with up-to-date information in formulating appropriate strategies to quantify the monetary value of BIM. The suggested research agenda provided would also advance what is presently a limited body of knowledge relating to the evaluation of BIM ROI. Design/methodology/approach To fill the identified gap, this study develops a comprehensive systematic review of mainstream studies on factors affecting BIM ROI published from 2000 to 2020. A total of 23 academic records from different sources such as journals, conference proceedings, dissertation and PhD theses were identified and thoroughly reviewed. Findings The reported BIM ROI ranged greatly from −83.3% to 39,900%. A total of 5 returning factors, namely, schedule reduction and compliance, productivity improvement, request for information reduction, rework reduction and change orders reduction were identified as the most commonly reported factors that influence BIM ROI. Four quantification techniques including general assumptions-based theoretical model, perceived BIM ROI based on survey, factors affecting BIM ROI with no reported ROI and quantified BIM ROI based on a case study were observed and pointed out in the review, together with their limitations. Finally, three major gaps were raised as the lack of consideration on the likelihood of BIM assisting in a construction project, intangible returning factors influencing BIM-based projects and industry standards in benchmarking BIM ROI. Practical implications The outcomes of this study would assist practitioners by providing the current evaluation techniques that address the limitations with BIM investment and present issues relating to the economic evaluation of BIM in the construction industry. It is also expected that presenting a deeper and wider perspective of the research work performed until now will direct a more focussed approach on productivity improvement efforts in the construction industry. Originality/value This study identifies and analyses the key measurable returning factors, value drivers and strategic benefits associated with BIM ROI on an industry scale rather than a particular organisation or a project scale.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Role of BIM in Building Sustainability Assessment Methods

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (13) ◽  
pp. 4444 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Pedro Carvalho ◽  
Luís Bragança ◽  
Ricardo Mateus
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Design Phase ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Current Role ◽  
Building Information

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is creating new opportunities for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. One of them is the integration of the Building Sustainability Assessment (BSA) during the design process. Currently, an approach for using BIM to foster and optimise the application of BSA methods has not been clearly established yet, creating a knowledge gap on the application of BIM for sustainability assessment purposes. Thus, this paper analyses the current role of BIM to evaluate three BSA methods—LEED, BREEAM and SBTool. The current BIM applicability is assessed by performing a systematic review, where the criteria being assessed and the applied BIM software are identified. A comparison is made to determine which BSA method can currently take more advantage from BIM and to identify the number of assessed criteria from each one. Furthermore, the attractiveness of a BIM-based assessment for SBTool is analysed, facing the actual BIM scenario for LEED and BREEAM. Despite the restrictions, BIM use is increasing for sustainability purposes. Most of the analysed studies and identified software are still focused on the use of LEED for assessing sustainability during the design phase. However, BIM software capabilities can also support the assessment of the other BSA methods so that process replicability can happen. Among the most addressed criteria, the energy and material-related categories are the most eminent. Autodesk Revit is the most-used software. A BIM-based assessment for SBTool will have enough attractiveness. It can assess, at least, the same percentage of criteria as the other schemes, creating new opportunities to enhance building sustainability.

scholarly journals An Efficient Pipeline to Obtain 3D Model for HBIM and Structural Analysis Purposes from 3D Point Clouds

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimiliano Pepe ◽  
Domenica Costantino ◽  
Alfredo Restuccia Garofalo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Point Cloud ◽  
3D Model ◽  
Point Clouds ◽  
Single Element ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
3D Point Clouds ◽  
Building Information

The aim of this work is to identify an efficient pipeline in order to build HBIM (heritage building information modelling) and create digital models to be used in structural analysis. To build accurate 3D models it is first necessary to perform a geomatics survey. This means performing a survey with active or passive sensors and, subsequently, accomplishing adequate post-processing of the data. In this way, it is possible to obtain a 3D point cloud of the structure under investigation. The next step, known as “scan-to-BIM (building information modelling)”, has led to the creation of an appropriate methodology that involved the use of Rhinoceros software and a few tools developed within this environment. Once the 3D model is obtained, the last step is the implementation of the structure in FEM (finite element method) and/or in HBIM software. In this paper, two case studies involving structures belonging to the cultural heritage (CH) environment are analysed: a historical church and a masonry bridge. In particular, for both case studies, the different phases were described involving the construction of the point cloud and, subsequently, the construction of a 3D model. This model is suitable both for structural analysis and for the parameterization of rheological and geometric information of each single element of the structure.

scholarly journals BIM-based Collaborative Management and Intelligent Manufacturing in the Shenzhong Link Project

2019 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 01038
Author(s):  
Cheng Liu ◽  
Qinghan Bu ◽  
Shutao Lin ◽  
Faxiong Li
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Intelligent Manufacturing ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Collaborative Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Management Platform ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Infrastructure Project ◽  
Reducing Costs

Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology has become a central topic in infrastructure construction industry recently in China. This paper describes the applications of BIM technology, including 3D digital design, intelligent manufacturing, smart site and BIM-based collaborative management platform, in a mega infrastructure project, the Shenzhong Link. Through BIM technology, Shenzhong Link strives to achieve the goal of “improving quality, increasing efficiency, reducing costs and achieve traceability”

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