BIM

BUILDING
INFORMATION
MODELLING

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ADNAN SAHIB BHAT (AIBX)
BIM TRAINEE
 Contents:
• Introduction to BIM.

• BIM In COWI.

• BIM Tools.

• Introduction to Autodesk Revit.

• Advantages of Revit.

• Revit Elements.

• Family Types.

• Types of Properties.

• Revit Interface.

• Keyboard Accelerators.

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Introduction to BIM:

First there was Pencil and Paper. Then came Lines, Arcs of CAD. Then CAD went to 3-Dimensional.

And Now it is all about

BIM
Intelligent 3-Dimensional model based Process.

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What is BIM:

• BIM stands for BUILDING INFORMATION MEDELLING.

• Process of working nor an object or a physical entity or a piece of software.

• A Process that equips Architecture, Engineering & Construction with tools to more effectively :

1. PLAN
2. DESIGN
3. CONSTRUCT
4. MANAGE

• Structured information is associated with the geometry.

• Information in BIM is either

a) Graphical information [3-Dimensional Models]

b) Non Graphical information [Manufacturers, Cost , Scheduling]

• Not only used during the construction but also throughout the life cycle of the constructed project.

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BIM In COWI:
Liaisson Officer
• Hierarchy of BIM Roles in India BIM BIM
Coordinator Coordinator
(Stru) (MEP)

Modeller Modeller Modeller Modeller

• There are standards for BIM in COWI for Object Naming and Drawing standards.

• Network Production Base focuses on implementation of BIM workflows through the development of standards
and procedures.

• Under QMS (Quality Management System) COWI uses Checkforms and Checklists.

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BIM Tools:

1.

2.

3. on Revit for MEP

• MagiCAD for Revit offers five different modules:

1. MagiCAD ventilation.
2. MagiCAD piping.
3. MagiCAD electrical.
4. sprinkler design.
5. supports and hangers.

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Introduction to Autodesk Revit:

Revit is Building Information Modelling software which is beyond 3D modelling for visualization.

• You are creating a virtual building with all it's properties in your workstation.

• It allows users to :

1. Design a building and structure and its components in 3D.

2. Annotate the model with 2D drafting elements.

3. Access the building information from the building model's database.

• Revit is 4D BIM capable with tools to plan and track various stages in the buildings lifecycle, from concept to construction

and later demolition.

• In the one box of Revit you will find tools to help you with MEP, Architecture and Structural design.

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Advantages Of Revit:

• Revit is a database, you can add data to any project and those changes will be updated through out the

model.

• Documentation is no longer manual, the information is already there. All you have to do is to extract it.

• Parametric Components: Every single element is no longer a 2D entity, each element is a 3D object.

• Work Sharing: Revit allows all project data to be stored in single project file and allows multiple users to

work on the same project file and merge their changes with every save.

• Increases the efficiency due to Coordination between different disciplines namely MEP, Structure,

Architecture.

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Revit Elements: (Model + Datum +View Specific Elements)

Model elements(3D)
Hosts Datum elements
Walls
Flours
Roof

Model Components
Stairs-Doors Reference
Grids Levels
Columns-Beams Planes
Pipes-Ducts

View Specific Elements (2D)

Annotation Elements
Text
Tags
Symbols
Dimensions

Details
Detail Lines
Filled Region
2D Details Components

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Family Types:

System
Family
1. Hard Coded in Revit, can't be created.
2. Different types can be created out of them.
3. Act as Hosts for Component Families.
4. E.g. Walls, Floors, Roof, etc.

Component
Family
1. We can create these Families in Family Editor.
2. These are Host based families and are attached to the system Families.
3. These are created outside the main project file.
4. Can be saved as individual files and can be loaded into any project using
Load Family Editor.

Inplace
Family
1. These can be created inside project environment.
2. Users can create families specific to a project.
3. Can be saved outside the project as loadable Revit Families.

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Types of Properties:

• This is same for all the instances in a type of a family.

1. Type Property • If we change the TYPE Property, the property of all the elements in that family changes.

• These can be edited by clicking on the EDIT tab of the property window.

• This is only for a selected instance or an element.

• Changes made to any instance property only affects the particular instance or element
2. Instance property selected.

• These can be changed by clicking on the Property Tab.

**Change a Type Parameter and all the instances of that type will change.

**Change an Instance Parameter and only that specific instance of the family will change

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 Revit Interface:

7..Info Bar
1..Application
Menu

2..Quick
access
toolbar

6..Project
Browser

3..Property
palette

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Bar
1.Application Menu: It allows access to common file actions such as New , Open ,Save , etc.

2.Quick Access Toolbar: Contains a set of default tools which can be customized as per the
users use.

3.Property Pallate: View and Modify the properties of the elements.

4.View Control Bar: The View Control Bar provides quick access to functions that affect the
current view.

5.Drawing Area: It displays views of the current project. Each time you open a view in a project,
the view displays in the drawing area.

6.Project Browser: It shows a logical hierarchy for all views, schedules, sheets, groups.

7.Info Bar: This is a sort of search engine where in we can search for any command and help
inside the Revit.

8.Status Bar: Provides you tips or hints on what to do when you select a family.

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1.Type
Selector

2.Ribbon
3.Options Bar

1. Type Selector: It identifies the currently selected family type and provides a drop-down from which you

can select a different type.

2. Ribbon: Provides all the tools necessary to create a project or family.

3. Options Bar: It displays conditional tools dependent on the current tool or selected element.

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View Control Bar: The View Control Bar provides quick access to functions that affect the current view.

View scale
Detail
level Sun Path Shadow Crop Show/Hide Temporary Reveal Hidden
Visual
on/off on/off View Crop region Hide/isolate
style

Keyboard Accelerators: Keyboard shortcuts, which you can type to invoke the corresponding tool.

Some of the Keyboard shortcuts are:

• Properties Pallet: ctrl+1.

• Tile Windows: WT.

• Cascade Windows: WC.

• Project Browser: PB.

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 THANK
YOU

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