scholarly journals Application of BIM for structural engineering: a case study using Revit and customary structural analysis and design software

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 1009-1022
Author(s):  
Bedilu Habte ◽  
Eyosias Guyo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Design Activities ◽  
Model Database

Building information modelling (BIM) represents a workflow whose application on a construction project will enable all involved players to compile as well as work with information on every aspect of a building in a common model/database. Through BIM, the entire building can be virtually designed and built on a computer. BIM touches every part of a building’s life cycle starting from the design phase well into the construction phase and beyond that into asset management. This research examines the experiences of early adopters of BIM and use that insight to introduce BIM, specially focusing on the structural analysis and design stage of a building. The study demonstrates how all structural design activities can be integrated with each other and how cross-discipline collaboration with the architect can be achieved through the adoption of BIM without leaving ones customary structural design platform. As a demonstration, a sample building is modelled using Revit along with conventional structural software packages ETABS and SAFE. Plugins and applications were developed for these software packages to facilitate interoperability amongst them so that they all act together as a single platform. Modelling, analysis, design and clash detections were facilitated by applying BIM. Major benefits of employing BIM in a structural design project are illustrated through this research.

scholarly journals 3D Modelling, Design and Safety Management in High Rise Building u sing Bim

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Mohammed Waheed ◽  
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Mahmad Naheed ◽  
Parvez Patel ◽  
Syed Mubashir Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
3D Modeling ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
High Rise ◽  
High Rise Building ◽  
Traditional Design ◽  
Building Information

In this works 3D modeling, design and safety management of high rise building using building information modeling (BIM) technology is carried out.. Initially a AutoCAD plan with all its salient features is developed following byelaws of high rise building. Then the 3D modeling and rendering of high rise building is done in the Revit architecture of the 2D plan which is imported from the AutoCAD. The analysis and design of high rise building is carried out using ETabs software. Apart from the structural design Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) services design is carried out using BIM technology . The layout of fire safety system is specified efficiently with use of BIM in co-ordination with MEP services. The application of BIM based design process resulted in considerable time reduction in compression with traditional design process and the holistic design of the high rise building is carried out with the compatibility of different softwares.

Development of Automatic Reinforcement Bar Placement for RC Walls Based on Structural Building Information Modeling (S-BIM)

2013 ◽  
Vol 711 ◽  
pp. 623-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Ra Ko ◽  
Je Hyuk Lee ◽  
Hyun Suk Jang ◽  
Seung Il Lee ◽  
Young Sang Cho
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Shop Drawing ◽  
Reinforcement Bar

Structural building information modeling (S-BIM) for reinforced concrete walls based on parametric technique has studied. There are structural analysis and design packages for reinforced concrete structures. 3D BIM platforms which are recently developed and widely adopted in the construction industry are mostly experiencing a difficulty in interoperability with structural analysis and design packages. The modeling of reinforcement placement in the reinforced concrete structures can not be performed using current BIM platforms based on the result of structural analysis and design. This study develops the algorithm and implementation of integrated reinforcement bar placement system by creating a database that stores the results of structural analysis and design so that overall reinforced concrete model including re-bar can be built. Utilization of S-BIM can reduce the time of engineering, the production of working drawing and shop drawing.

scholarly journals Implementation of Open Data Exchange between Architectural Design and Structural Analysis Models

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 605
Author(s):  
Goran Sibenik ◽  
Iva Kovacic ◽  
Valentinas Petrinas ◽  
Wendelin Sprenger
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Building Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Analysis Models

Building information modelling promises model-based collaboration between stakeholders in the project design stage. However, data exchange between physical and analytical building models used for architectural design and structural analysis respectively rarely takes place due to numerous differences in building element representation, especially the representation of geometry. This paper presents the realization of a novel data exchange framework between architectural design and structural analysis building models, based on open interpretations on central storage. The exchange is achieved with a new system architecture, where the program redDim was developed to perform the interpretations, including the most challenging transformations of geometry. We deliver a proof of concept for the novel framework with a prototype building model and verify it on two further building models. Results show that structural-analysis models can be correctly automatically created by reducing dimensionality and reconnecting building elements. The proposed data exchange provides a base for missing standardization of interpretations, which facilitates the non-proprietary automated conversion between physical and analytical models. This research fills the gap in the existing model-based communication that could lead to a seamless data exchange.

An approach for qualitative structural analysis

1993 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renate Fruchter ◽  
Kincho H. Law ◽  
Yumi Iwasaki
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Partial Ordering ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Final Design ◽  
Physical Quantities

In preliminary design, the details of a structure are insufficient to warrant the use of numeric tools traditionally used in structural analysis. However, an accurate prediction of the behavior of a structure and its components in the preliminary design phase can have a significant effect on the final design process in reducing the number of alternative solutions, avoiding the costly design revisions, and improving the quality of design. Presently, there are few tools available for preliminary analysis of structures. This study represents an initial effort towards the development of a tool that can be used in the conceptual design stage to qualitatively evaluate the behavior of a structure.This paper describes a prototype system, QStruc, for qualitative structural analysis, which combines first principles in structural engineering and experiential knowledge of structural behavior. The purposes of QStruc are: (1) to generate qualitative models from the schematics of a structure; and (2) to infer the qualitative response of the structure in terms of deflected shape, moments, and reactions. The qualitative analysis strategy employs: (1) a greedy depth-first approach that tries to expand the derived response as much as possible from known parameter values; (2) a causal ordering mechanism, which enables the system to identify the solution path for the qualitative analysis; (3) qualitative calculus, which enables the qualitative evaluation of the physical quantities of the causal model that describes the behavior of the structure; and (4) Quantity Lattice (Simmons, 1986) which enables the system to reason about partial ordering among physical quantities and to reduce some of the ambiguous conclusions caused by the impreciseness of the information. Examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness and limitations of the prototype system.

Structural Design and Construction of America's Cup Class Yachts

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronnal P. Reichard
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Design And Manufacturing ◽  
Thin Skin ◽  
Core Thickness ◽  
America’S Cup

The new America's Cup Class Rule specifies a modern, light weight, fast monohull sloop somewhere between an IOR Maxi and an ULDB. The performance of the boat will be highly sensitive to weight, thus there is a premium on optimization of the structure. The structural section of the rule calls for a thin skin sandwich laminate with minimum skin and core thicknesses and densities, as well as maximum core thickness, fiber modulus, and laminate cure temperatures. This paper presents the initial phases of material selection, structural analysis and design, and manufacturing engineering in the development of a competitive America's Cup Class Yacht.

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 Adopting BIM at Design Phase for Structural Buildings

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-35
Author(s):  
Assala Sami ◽  
Abbas M. Abd ◽  
Mohammed Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Design Phase ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Short Time

In the construction industry, using of traditional methods to design and perform the works with participation of different disciplines by individual method make the design of structure more pruched to errors and mistakes and increase the possibility of generate the wastes due to need sometimes to re- work. In addition to the continuous change of designs, and this needed to updating documents and plans manually to keep pace with these changes, thus wasting time and effort, so this considers "inefficient" practice. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an innovative technology that makes the design phase and construction industry more efficient to achieve the requirements of sustainability. A case study was taken to investigate the possibility of using BIM technology and structural analysis softwares (Robot and Etabs) in the structural design stage, where a model is modeled in the Revit software, and it is exported to Robot and Etabs softwares for the purpose of analysis and design, which showed close design results between these design softwares with a slight difference in the amount of rebar, about 4% more by using the Etabs software for all the structure. All the process performed from modelling to analysis and design then extracting schemas and quantity estimation for reinforcement and concrete was done in a short time and with satisfactory results.

scholarly journals Current State of Building Information Modelling in the Nigerian Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-77
Author(s):  
Oludolapo Olanrewaju ◽  
Sunday Ajiboye Babarinde ◽  
Comfort Salihu
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Current State ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Building Information

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been applied to various aspects of construction processes in developed countries but Nigeria is yet to realize the full potentials of BIM. It has greater relevance for the commercial and public subsectors as it enhances construction productivity. This study examines current state of BIM in the Nigerian construction industry. The study adopted quantitative research approach by eliciting primary data through questionnaire which was administered to 150 respondents, of which 90 were returned and considered valid for further analysis. The data were analysed using mean item score and correlation. It was revealed that BIM awareness level is only high at the design stage of a building life cycle while it is extremely low at the construction and facility management stages. Also, the commonly used BIM compliant software packages in the Nigerian construction industry were identified to be: Autodesk Quantity Takeoff, Revit Architecture, and SketchUp. The study however recommends that: stakeholders of the construction industry should be educated on how to use BIM complaint software packages throughout the life cycle of a building and its benefits; Government should invest heavily on BIM related research so as to enhance the body of knowledge of BIM in Nigeria and develop a suitable framework for BIM implementation; federal Government should enact policies that will encourage the implementation of BIM in Nigeria.

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