Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TS349
- Code
- 1TS349
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Technology A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 29 February 2024
- Responsible department
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering
Entry requirements
120 credits, including 90 credits in construction engineering or architecture
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to
- create and effectively exchange information within construction projects by using building information modelling (BIM),
- value opportunities and limitations for BIM in a given context,
- explain and discuss the basics of BIM to people with construction engineering background,
- create visual presentations of ideas using BIM, for people without construction engineering background.
Content
Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Autodesk Revit, differences between BIM and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Basic concepts of BIM, including families, user interface, project templates, navigation, and selection. More advanced subjects such as site configuration, sunlight analysis, vertical partitions, masonry elements, material characteristics, as well as building elements, such as roofs, walls, stairs, doors, windows. Creation of different types of views, generation of technical plans, calculation of constructed areas, and preparation of prints for export.
Instruction
Lectures, exercises and supervision of project work.
Assessment
Written quiz, written presentation of exercises, and written and oral presentation the project.
Reading list
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