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 should be able to:
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
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
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
Assessment Breakdown
%
Practical
100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Students will prepare models and drawings for various Civil Engineering applications
1,2,3,4
100.00
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment