73940 - BIM Modeling M

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student has developed an innovative approach to the AEC world, extended to the entire life cycle of a building artefact; he/she is critically familiar with the most widely used IT tools, the characteristic elements of integrated modelling (intelligent parametric objects), the principles of software interoperability and teamworking. In particular, at the end of the course the student is able to effectively operate the interfacing between 2D and 3D and masters the work environment for data analysis and synthesis, the management of variants and changes in the management of project output, also referring to construction site phases.

Course contents

Aims and Organisation
The course aims at learning the fundamentals, vocabulary and procedures of Building Information Modelling. Students will be provided with an interpretative grid of these tools starting from recent examples - best practices - that have contributed to the "luck" of BIM understood as a set of applications, which in synergy allow the coordination of diversified, complex and interconnected activities in a cause-effect relationship that revolves around the concepts of modelling, representation, calculation and project management. The course will illustrate the differences and affinities that link BIM to the most common geometric modellers aimed at pure representation, as well as the connection with CAD environments and other applications aimed at specific activities.

Lessons content
The course will be developed on a dual register: one of a theoretical nature and one of an applicative nature. The first is based on the illustration of BIM modelling case studies of particular relevance at national and international level, which will be used to introduce the general aspects and basic concepts of this representation and project management technique. The second includes a series of thematic lessons that will individually address the BIM modelling criteria implemented within the most widespread packages available on the market, in order to provide students with a broad and diversified vision of the potential and limits of these applications, through the illustration of their basic and advanced functions.

During the course, theoretical indications for specific in-depth studies related to Historic-BIM will be provided, with practical applications on elements of the built heritage.

Readings/Bibliography

Bibliography
M. Docci, D. Maestri, M. Gaiani, Scienza del disegno, UTET, Torino 2011;
A. Osello, Il futuro del disegno con il BIM per ingegneri e architetti, Flaccovio Editore, Palermo, 2010.
C. Eastman, K. Liston, R. Sacks, P. Teicholz, BIM Handbook: A guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractor, Hardcover, 2008.
L. Cipriani, Esempi di disegno dell'architettura. La didattica del disegno nella Facoltà di Ingegneria di Bologna, CLUEB, Bologna 2005;

P.F. Aubin, A. Milburn: Renaissance Revit: creating classical architecture with modern software, Oak Lawn, IL: G3B Press, 2013

M. Gaiani, S. Garagnani, A. Gaucci: ArchaeoBIM theory, processes and digital methodologies for the lost heritage, Bononia University Press, 2021

Note: During the individual lessons, texts for more specific topics (articles, reports, etc.) available on the Internet will be indicated.

Teaching methods

Lectures, on a CAD platform, and application of the theoretical topics addressed to case studies during classroom exercises.


In view of the type of activity and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires the prior participation of all students in Modules 1 and 2 of training on safety in the workplace, [https://elearning-sicurezza.unibo.it/] in e-learning mode

Assessment methods

Intermediate learning tests
During the course, students will be individually confronted with a series of BIM modelling exercises aimed at demonstrating their mastery of these applications.


Examination modalities
For the examination, students will develop a research on a real case of BIM modelling, carrying out a substantial "engineering" of a case study of modern or contemporary architecture .


The examination consists of the public presentation and discussion of the drawings of this case study; during the presentation, the oral test of the course will be held, consisting of questions on the theoretical contents related to the drawings presented (1 question per table).

Teaching tools

Exercises
The exercises will focus on the organisation of the design process with respect to the following themes
-the organisational system adopted by BIM modellers, aimed at strengthening the link between the conception and realisation of the work;
- geometric and parametric 3D modelling;
- system families: objectives, functionality and editing.
- development of collaborative/integrated methods during the design phases: the infrastructure within which various operators must cooperate in a coordinated manner (architects, structural engineers, plant engineers, energy efficiency experts, construction companies, etc.).
- creation of coherent and effective deliverables with respect to the execution of the work (from construction management, to compliance with delivery schedules and budgets), structured in such a way as to reproduce the phases of its physical execution and management.
- BIM applications to the built environment and Cultural Heritage

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