AF173U Building Information Modeling 7.5 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The following topics will be covered in this course:
- Handling drawings in projects with external references, layers and layouts in CAD
- General discussion on Building Information Modeling (BIM) versus traditional CAD design
- Planning for sustainable construction
- Introduction, interface and drawing procedure for Revit Architecture
- Handling intelligent objects in model building. Walls, floor and ceiling constructions.
- Using parametric objects and design conditions
- Dimensioning based on given construction physics requirements
- Families and inserted objects
- Inserting parametric objects such as dimensions, doors and windows
- Representations, views and visibility rules
- Sections, representation of materials, wall connections and CleanUp
- Elevation and story references
- Organisation of information and annotations
- Construction of building's climate shell, such as walls and roof
- Connections to other CAD programs, SketchUp (SKP format) and AutoCAD (DWG format)
- Databases, door and window lists, room and area table, volume, quantity of material, operation and maintenance, management
- Documentation creation and layout for display and presentation of the construction model
- Practical exercises on designing via a central file
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
- Draw and handle 3D objects
- Create and modify objects
- Dimension and display objects
- Create construction drawings based on given and measured input data for a building
- Dimension based on basic given construction physics requirements
- Establish tables and lists based on models
- Manage views for presentation and use
- Export and import other formats
- Display knowledge of the theory behind Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the initial idea to the programme, planning, production, procurement and management stage
- Manage model data and use databases in BIM design
- Show knowledge of sun studies and display of structure and materials
- Use the new design method in which several disciplines work simultaneously on a project via a central file
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements as well as knowledge equivalent to the specific entry requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering programme Constructional Engineering and Design or equivalent knowledge
Alternatively, 22.5 credits within the subject matters Constructional Engineering/CAD
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Kurskompendium om BIM - Building Information Modeling
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
A group project with 3-4 persons is carried out and presented by the group. The project represents 3.5 credits. Grading scale: P/F.
A practical exam at the end of the course. The exam consists of a number of practical design and engineering problems, to be solved and answered using a computer. This exam respresents 4.0 credits with the grading scale A-F.
Other requirements for final grade
To receive a final grade for this course, a passing grade on the project as well as a grade E or higher on the exam are required.
Overall course grade is based on grading scale A-F.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
Commissioned Course. Admittance to the course can only be purchased by a legal entity who appoints course participants.
Applicants with relevant knowledge and professional or vocational experience may apply for recognition of prior learning. Examples of relevant backgrounds may include currently employed construction engineers or architects with active experience as project planners for building services, quantity surveyors and/or in the field of construction management. Cited qualifications must be verified by the applicant's employer.