BIM for Structural Engineers

5 Weeks

9 Modules

Course Overview

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Course Content

Module 1

Understanding the Principles of BIM

- Fundamentals of a BIM Approach

- The Management People Inside a BIM Project Team
- Staffing for BIM
- Understanding Project Roles
- Establishing a BIM Execution Plan
- Optimizing BIM Processes
- Identifying and Planning BIM Uses
- Integrating Tools Inside a BIM Workflow
- What Is Revit?

Module 2

Introduction of Revit Structure

- User interface with Project setup

- Working with Basic Tools

- Setting up Project Templates and Standards

Module 3

Structural Analysis

- Introduction to Structural Analytical Model

- Applying Structural Loads

- Working with Boundary Conditions

- Analytical Model Vertification

Module 4

Modelling Techniques

- Creating Structural Columns and Walls

- Creating Frames (Beams), Braces and Floors

- Creating Foundations

- Structural Stairs and Ramps

- Introduction to Trusses

- Structural Connections and Steel Detailing

- Modelling Reinforcements

- Designing with Family Editor

Module 5

Advanced Modelling Techniques

- Introduction to Trusses

- Structural Connections and Steel Detailing

- Modelling Reinforcements

- Designing with Family Editor

Module 6

Collaboration tools for Level 2 BIM

- Collaborating with a team

- Interoperability with other BIM tools

Module 7

Extracting Documentation

- Detailing your Design

- Documenting your Design (GFCs, WDs)

- Annotating your Design

Module 8

Introduction to Navisworks

- Getting to know Navisworks

- Files and File types

- Navigating around the model

- Climbing the selection tree

- Model Screenshots : Viewpoints and Sections

Module 9

Navisworks Clash Detection

- Clash Detection

- Rule Based Clash Detection

- Deriving BIM Audit report