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Conceptions of CAD (Computer Aided Design)

Course developer

Prior knowledge

Arhi1020, Construction Graphics

BūvZ2007, Building Materials I

BūvZ2037, Designing in AutoCad

BūvZ2039, Selected Topics in Strength of Materials

BūvZ2040, Structural Analysis I

BūvZ2048, Basic Theory of Structures

BūvZ3093, Actions on Building Structures

MašZ2010, Descriptive Geometry, Technical Drawing

Replaced course

BūvZB063 [GBUVB063] Basics of Design Automation

Course abstract

Students are introduced to the use of Finite Element Method (FEM) and the use of FEM software RFEM and IDEA StatiCa for structural analysis, as well as the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software Tekla Structures for structural design.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge of the use of FEM and the use of FEM software RFEM and IDEA StatiCa for structural analysis, as well as the use of BIM software Tekla Structures for structural design.
Skills to use FEM software RFEM and IDEA StatiCa for structural analysis, as well as to use BIM software Tekla Structures for structural design.
Competencies:
1. Students are able to prepare presentations and informative materials on Finite Element Method (FEM) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software – lectures.
2. Students are able to create models in Finite Element Method (FEM) software RFEM and IDEA StatiCa, as well as are able to create model in Building Information Modeling (BIM) software Tekla Structures – laboratory tasks, course test.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Introduction, 1 hour.
2. RFEM, 6 hours:
2.1. Introduction;
2.2. Graphical User Interface;
2.3. Model Data;
2.4. Load Cases and Combinations;
2.5. Loads;
2.6. Calculation;
2.7. Results;
2.8. Results Evaluation;
2.9. Printout.
3. IDEA StatiCa, 6 hours:
3.1. Introduction;
3.2. Geometry;
3.3. Load effects;
3.4. Design;
3.5. Check;
3.6. Optimization;
3.7. Report.

4. Tekla Structures, 12 hours:
4.1. Getting started with Tekla Structures;
4.2. Working with grids;
4.3. Creating foundations;
4.4. Creating concrete columns;
4.5. Creating concrete beams;
4.6. Creating concrete slabs;
4.7. Creating steel parts;
4.8. Creating steel connections;
4.9. Managing model information;
4.10. Creating drawings.
5. Preparation of course projects (independent work by students), 48 hours.
6. Presentation of independently made course projects, 7 hours.

Requirements for awarding credit points

1. Presentation and informative materials on the Finite Element Method (FEM) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software acquired;
2. Course test carried out independently and presented before audience.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Course project:
1. RFEM – model according to course project
assignment and the amount of laboratory tasks;
2. IDEA StatiCa – model for at least one
connection;
3. Tekla Structures – model according to course
test assignment, calculations done in RFEM and
IDEA StatiCa software and the amount of
laboratory tasks.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Accumulation of points for the lesson visits, presentation and course test. At least 4 points must be earned to receive a sufficient grade.

Compulsory reading

1. Introduction to finite element analysis and design, Nam H. Kim, Bhavani V. Sankar, Ashok V. Kumar, Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2018;
2. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION: INTERACTION BETWEEN BIM USERS AND NON-BIM USERS, Ngoc Quyet Le, Michael Er, Shankar Sankaran, ISEC PRESS, 2018;
3. MANAGING DESIGN PROJECTS: METHODS AND POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS USING BIM, Hisham Abou-Ibrahim, Farooh Hamzeh, ISEC PRESS, 2018;
4. BIM handbook: A guide to building information modelling for owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and facility managers, Rafael Sacks, Charles Eastman, Chang Lee, Paul Teicholz, Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2018
5. Building Information Modelling (BIM) standardization, Poljansek Martin, Luxembourg: Publications Office, 2017;

Further reading

1. Dlubal DOWNLOADS & INFO;
2. IDEA StatiCa Resource center;
3. Tekla Campus.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Žurnāls “Būvinženieris”;
2. Žurnāls “Latvijas Būvniecība”.

Notes

Compulsory course in professional Bachelor’s study programme Civil Engineering.