Module Details
Module Code: |
SYST |
Module Title:
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BIM for Civil Engineers
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Title:
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BIM for Civil Engineers
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Gerry Gallagher
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to develop a practical knowledge of creating and editing BIM models of Civil / Structural Engineering works.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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9495 |
SURV C2501 |
Civil Engineering Drawing and Surveying |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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Importing survey data into Civil 3D
Toolspace, Civil 3D templates, Descriptions keys, Survey database, Figures prefix database, Importing points, Linework & Surfaces
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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
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Drainage and Water Main Networks using Civil 3D
Network layout, pipes, structures, longitudinal sections and plotting
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Practical | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Practical application of BIM software |
12 Weeks per Stage |
8.00 |
96 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Practical application of BIM software |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.50 |
54 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
8.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Cyndy Davenport, Ishka Voiculescu. (2015), Mastering Civil 3D 2015, Autodesk Official Press, [ISBN: 1-118-86209-4].
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BSi. BS 8666 Scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of Steel Reinforcement.
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George Omura. Mastering AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015, Wiley Pub., [ISBN: 1-188-86222].
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The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2006), Standard method of detailing structural concrete, 3rd. IStructE Ltd, [ISBN: 0 901297 41 9].
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NRA Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works, V4, Road Construction Details.
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Autodesk. Help. Revit Products online Help,
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Autodesk. Online Help,
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