Module Details

Module Code: SYST
Module Title: BIM for Civil Engineers
Title: BIM for Civil Engineers
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Gerry Gallagher
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop a practical knowledge of creating and editing BIM models of Civil / Structural Engineering works.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 produce a 3D model of a Reinforced Concrete building frame using Autodesk Revit Structures
LO2 produce a 3D model of a Structural Steelwork building frame using Autodesk Revit Structures
LO3 import survey points and figures into Civil 3D
LO4 create a digital models of a road project in Civil 3D
LO5 create drainage and water main networks in Civil 3D
LO6 produce general arrangement and detailed drawings from 3D BIM models created in Autodesk Revit Structures or Civil 3D.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
9495 SURV C2501 Civil Engineering Drawing and Surveying
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Revit Structures
a, Create a reinforced concrete building model. Foundations, Columns, walls, beams, slabs, reinforcement & schedules, b. create a structural steelwork building model Foundations, columns, beams, decking, bracing & connections c. Lift shaft and stairs, d. openings, e. rebates, f. materials, g. Creating sheets and plotting
Importing survey data into Civil 3D
Toolspace, Civil 3D templates, Descriptions keys, Survey database, Figures prefix database, Importing points, Linework & Surfaces
Road Design using Civil 3D
Create a Civil 3D model for a road Project. Alignments, Profiles, Assemblies, corridors, Cross Sections and Plotting Junctions and roundabouts
Drainage and Water Main Networks using Civil 3D
Network layout, pipes, structures, longitudinal sections and plotting
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 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical's using Civil 3D and Revit software
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 application of BIM software 12 Weeks per Stage 8.00 96
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Practical application of BIM software 12 Weeks per Stage 4.50 54
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Cyndy Davenport, Ishka Voiculescu. (2015), Mastering Civil 3D 2015, Autodesk Official Press, [ISBN: 1-118-86209-4].
  • BSi. BS 8666 Scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of Steel Reinforcement.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • George Omura. Mastering AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015, Wiley Pub., [ISBN: 1-188-86222].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2006), Standard method of detailing structural concrete, 3rd. IStructE Ltd, [ISBN: 0 901297 41 9].
  • NRA Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works, V4, Road Construction Details.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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