Module Details

Module Code: DRAW C2501
Module Title: Civil Engineering Drawing + BIM
Title: Civil Engineering Drawing + BIM
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Emer McGann
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of Civil Engineering Drawing portion of this module are: 1) to develop a practical knowledge of creating, editing and printing general arrangement and detailed drawings for Civil Engineering works using AutoCAD. (2) to create and edit basic structural BIM models using Autodesk Revit.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Prepare Engineering drawings including general arrangement drawings, reinforcement drawings and (a) sections and standard details; (b) fabrication drawings for structural steelwork elements.
LO2 Prepare longitudinal drainage sections and plans for drainage drawings
LO3 Layout and print drawings using appropriate drawing layers, drawing scales etc
LO4 Create edit and plot views of structural building information models using Autodesk Revit
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Structural Steelwork Detailing
a) Structural steelwork section dimensions b) Bolted connections and welded connections c) Beam to column connections, d) Beam to beam connections e) Column to foundation connections,
Drainage and Water Supply Layouts and Sections
a) Foul and surface water layout drawings, b) Longitudinal sections, c) Pipe bedding, backfill and surfacing. d) Manholes, e) Water main layouts f) Sluice Values & hydrant chambers
BIM with Autodesk Revit
a) Creating levels and grids b) Modelling basics c) Revit families d) Structural walls, columns and foundations e) Beams, joists and bracing f) Floor stairs and ramps g) Adding surface terrain h) Structural reinforcement i) Schedules and legends j) Annotation and drafting tools k) Creating views l) Creating sheets plotting and publishing
Computer Applications
a) Software Package AutoCAD b) Software Package AutoCAD Civil 3D
Reinforced Concrete Detailing
a) Detailing of Columns/Beams
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will prepare models and drawings for various Civil Engineering applications
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practicals Contact Practical drawing exercises using AutoCAD and Revit software 12 Weeks per Stage 7.00 84
Independent Learning Non Contact Practical drawing exercises using AutoCAD and Revit software 12 Weeks per Stage 7.00 84
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • George Omura. Mastering AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015, Wiley Pub. Indianapolis, [ISBN: 1-188-86222].
  • BSi. BS 8666:2005 Scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of Steel Reinforcement.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cyndy Davenport, Ishka Voiculescu. (2015), Mastering Civil 3D 2015, Autodesk Official Press, [ISBN: 1-118-86209-4].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2006), Standard method of detailing structural concrete, 3rd Edition. IStructE Ltd, [ISBN: 0 901297 41 9].
  • NRA. Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works. Volume 4: Road Construction Details, National Roads Authority.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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