Module Title:BIM for Civil Engineers
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Creating and Editing BIM models using Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D software Private study
Module Aim: 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 should be able to:
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.
Pre-requisite learning
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
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

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
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Practical's using Civil 3D and Revit software 1,2,3,4,5,6 100.00 n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 8.00
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 4.50
Total Hours 150.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMCIV_D Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 6 Mandatory