Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6675 : Digital Design and Construction { 0-0-3 / 2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Kishor Sahebrao Bhagwat
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Current industry scenarios - its struggles and challenges, BIM Acronym? What problems do we face with 2D CAD? BIM as a collaborative process, BIM Characteristics, Benefits, Barriers and its misconception. |
| Module 2 : |
BIM Dimensions, BIM Adoption status and country-wise implementation guidelines, and BIM stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities, Maturity Levels, LoD, Integrated Model. |
| Module 3 : |
BIM Strategic Alignment and Implementation (execution plan, information requirements, delivery plan, etc.). |
| Module 4 : |
BIM Enabled Sustainability, BIM for Construction Health and Safety, BIM for infrastructure projects, BIM for Facility and Asset management. |
| Module 5 : |
Basics about interoperability, Common Data Environment, Export formats and applications, exchange of information through IFC, COBie, Open BIM, BIM 360, Digital Twin, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality applications in construction. |
| Module 6 : |
Creating 3D building models- Project creation and settings, use of grids, levels, and units, to create – site/plot plan, footing details. |
| Module 7 : |
Creating columns, compound wall, railings, etc. Switch windows, to create – ground floor, external and internal walls, etc. |
| Module 8 : |
Creating Staircase and remaining floors, copy clipboard, etc., shaft openings, use of doors, windows, hardware, and other inbuilt families, etc. |
| Module 9 : |
Dynamic linking, 3D views, and Rendering, Auto Elevations and sections, Sheet composition, etc. |
| Module 10 : |
Use of an integrated model, BIM for coordination and RFI generation, 3D clash detection, 4D simulation, 5D quantification, etc. |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To provide students with an understanding of the digital design and construction concept holistically. |
| 2 . |
To demonstrate skills related to object-based modelling. |
| 3 . |
To demonstrate a model-based collaboration process. |
| 4 . |
To introduce the AEC industry's most recent BIM advancements. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
Students will be able to understand the digital design and construction concept holistically. |
| 2 . |
Students will be able to understand recent developments in digital design and construction. |
| 3 . |
Students will be able to develop BIM objects and a project. |
| 4 . |
Students will be able to develop an integrated BIM model and identify and resolve clashes in the digital model. |
| 5 . |
Students will be able to understand and learn advanced BIM applications in Architecture, Engineering, and the Construction Industry. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
Sacks, R., Eastman, C., Lee, G., & Teicholz, P. , BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and facility managers., John Wiley & Sons. , 2018 |
| 2 . |
Eynon, J. , Construction manager's BIM handbook. , John Wiley & Sons. , 2016 |
| 3 . |
Kumar, B. , A practical guide to adopting BIM in construction projects, Whittles Publishing , 2015 |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
Hosseini, M. R., Khosrowshahi, F., Aibinu, A., & Abrishami, S., BIM Teaching and Learning Handbook: Implementation for Students and Educators, Routledge , 2021 |
| 2 . |
Hardin, B., & McCool, D. , BIM and construction management: proven tools, methods, and workflows, John Wiley & Sons , 2015 |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |



