Structural BIM: Essential Pre-Construction Technology

Structural Building Information Modeling is an integral part in the development of various intricate structures in which it exhibits the details about the structural elements on which the building is going to be constructed. It facilitates an Engineer to evaluate factors such as clash detection, material takeoff and input cost of the project. Structural BIM is a technology that offers the exact outlook of the building appearance including beams, foundation, columns, steel detailing, etc. BIM technology bears significant influence on the building construction and Structural Engineering is one among the most the essential aspects of the project. A structural model represents the sustainability and strength of high-end structures. Engineers, Designers and Architects needs to concentrate on challenges associated with climatic adversities, beam load, air pressure, seismic conditions, etc in order to cope up with these issues prior to construction a structural model is developed.

Structural BIM facilitates us by providing details related to the structural components, which are then utilized to create structural model and finally 2D drawings are generated. Softwares such as Revit are employed to develop realistic 3D models before the actual construction starts. 4D Structural BIM: 4D Structural BIM enables photorealistic conversion of BIM Models into smart, intelligent and sufficient informative detailed models. By incorporating Time Frame services to 3D models, 4D BIM models are developed i.e. 4D Structural BIM is mixture of 3D models along with the 4th dimension of time frame. www.teslaoutsourcingservices.com
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4D Structural BIM Services provides:

Material Specifications Quantitative information Time Frame of project cycle Qualitative analysis Detailed time schedules Elimination of design conflicts

5D Structural BIM: 5D BIM models are developed by incorporating cost estimation to 4D Model thus 5D structural models is mixture of 4D BIM Models with the 5th dimension of cost Estimation. 5D Structural BIM Services provides: Budget Frames of project cycle Cost Loaded schedules Precise Cost Analysis Thus by including 4th and 5th Dimensions to 3D Models leads to accurate and successful accomplishment of the project.

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BIM Structural Services are generally categorized into two major areas: Reinforced Concrete Structural Services: RCC structural services comprises of 3D models along with structural components such as columns, trusses, beams, etc with comprehensive structural reports and material specification. These are used to build various Commercial, Residential, Industrial, educational buildings and various other exclusive structures like bridges, tanks, etc. Steel Structural Services: Steel structural services comprises of placement drawings of various members like beams, trusses, columns, bracings, bolt slots, overview of bolt connectivity, steel framing and wielding information. It also includes Bill of Quantities, Construction Documents, fabrication drawings, rebar detailing, scheduling, etc.

Various Benefits of Structural BIM are enlisted below: Accurate Structural Detailed Drawings. 4D BIM Models determine factors such as Material specifications, QOM and time frame of the project. 5D BIM Models determine factors like Cost estimation, cost schedule and overall budget of the project. Clash Detection enables elimination of design and cost combat. Accurate Construction Documentation Hence Structural BIM is the optimal approach for designing and drawing of highend Construction Details including floor plans, steel detailing, foundation design, clash detection, stability and strength of structure, etc.

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