2. BIM – Definition
o The American Institute of Architects (AIA) defines BIM as “a model-based
technology linked with a database of project information”
o Three-dimensional, virtual representation of a design project
o It adds 4th dimension of time and 5th dimension of cost to the 3D model
o “Cloud” allows different members of cross-functional team to work on the
project
o It covers
o Geometry
o Spatial relationships
o Geographic information
o Quantities and
o Properties of building components.
5. History of BIM
First conceptual idea by Douglas C. Englebart in 1962
Earlier modeling software created based on SAGE graphical interface and
Ivan Sutherland’s Sketchpad program in 1963
Main solid modeling methods of 1970s and 1980s
constructive solid geometry (CSG)
boundary representation (brep)
ArchiCAD developed in 1982 is the first BIM software made available in
personal computer
Building Design Advisor, developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in
1993.
Revit – First developed in 2000 by Charles River Software in Cambridge
6. BIM used in various phases of a project
BIM
Planning
Design
ConstructionOperation
Sustainment
7. Advantages of using BIM
Interoperability
Improved visualization
Improved productivity and quality
Increased coordination of construction documents
Embedding and linking of vital information such as
vendors for specific materials, location of details and
quantities required for estimation and tendering
Increased speed of delivery
Reduced costs
8. USES OF BIM
Collaboration and
Access
Simulation Visualization
• Clash detection
and coordination
• Conceptual design
and feasibility
evaluation
• Field management
• Time management
• Cost estimation
• Mechanical
simulation
• Air and fluid flow
• thermal comfort
• Energy analysis
• Structural analysis
• Design
• Rendering
11. Application of BIM in Structural Engineering
Arpit A. Bhusar, Ashish R. Akhare
Model creation Conversion for analysis
Model in Robot Structural Analysis Analysis results
16. Examples of BIM Software
Revit by Autodesk
ArchiCAD by Graphisoft
Microstation by Bentley System
Tekla by Trimble®
17. Basic Approaches to Conversion of CAD to BIM
CAD programs create 2D line-work, and they are
incompatible with BIM solutions that create 3D models. As
a result, we will need to be prepared for exchange data
between these systems.
The basic choices of conversion should be based on the
purpose of the model
Functional correctness
Visual accuracy
19. Building Information Modeling (BIM): Trends, Benefits,
Risks, and Challenges for the AEC Industry
Salman Azhar, Ph.D., A.M.Asce
In this paper, current trends, benefits, possible risks, and
future challenges of BIM for the AEC industry are discussed.
The findings of this study provide useful information for
AEC industry practitioners considering implementing BIM
technology in their projects.
Case studies have been conducted on this regard and the
possible applications are being discussed based on the
results
20. Benefits of BIM:
Up to 40% elimination of unbudgeted change
Cost estimation accuracy within 3% as compared to
traditional estimates
Up to 80% reduction in time taken to generate a
cost estimate
A savings of up to 10% of the contract value
through clash detections, and
Up to 7% reduction in project time.
Stanford University’s Center for Integrated Facilities Engineering reported the above benefits of BIM (cited in CRC
Construction Innovation 2007)
21. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Safety:
Automatic Safety Checking of Construction Models and
Schedules
Sijie Zhang, Jochen Teizer a, Jin-Kook Lee, Charles M. Eastman, Manu Venugopal
This paper contributes in solving this problem by applying
automated safety rule checking to Building Information
Models (BIM)
Algorithms that automatically analyze a building model to
detect safety hazards and suggest preventive measures to
users are developed for different cases involving fall related
hazards.
The safety area reviewed is fall protection
22. Roles of building simulation tools in sustainable building
design
Zhiqiang (John) Zhai , James S. McNeill
This paper discusses the methods used for building
simulation for sustainable design such as
Building energy modeling
Computational fluid dynamics
Life cycle assessment
Lighting modeling
life cycle cost (LCC) model
23. Building performance modeling for
sustainable building design
Olufolahan Oduyemi , Michael Okoroh
The research demonstrates the relevance of BIM software
(Autodesk Revit) in sustainable design analysis tools such
as Ecotect in sustainable design criteria.
Steps used to develop and enhance the BIM enabled
Building Performance Model for thermal analysis
Site description
The building
Selection of sustainable design indicators.
Baseline analysis for summer and winter solstice
Running what if scenarios using improved roof insulation,
improved glazing type and insulation to window and
occupancy level.
24. Conclusion
BIM is an innovative way to virtually design and
manage projects
Predictability of building performance and operation
is greatly improved
BIM accelerates collaboration within project teams
which will lead to
improved profitability
reduced costs
better time management and
improved customer–client relationships
26. Reference - Articles
CAD & BIM: Is There A Free Pass? A Report on GRAPHISOFT
ArchiCAD’s DWG Workflow
Juan Franco, Faiza Mahdi , Hussein Abaza , Using Building Information
Modeling (BIM) for Estimating and Scheduling, Adoption Barriers,
Universal Journal of Management , 2015
Rebekka Volk , Julian Stengel, Frank Schultmann , Building Information
Modeling (BIM) for existing buildings — Literature review and future
needs, Automation in construction, Elsevier, 2014
Salman Azhar , Wade A. Carlton , Darren Olsen, Irtishad Ahmad ,
Building information modeling for sustainable design and LEED®
rating analysis, Automation in construction, Elsevier, 2011