Master's Module for Advanced Building Information Modeling (ABIM)
- Type: Graduate Course
- Venue: Bauhaus University Weimar, Chair of Intelligent Technical Design
- Date: Summer Semesters 2021 - 2023
- Teaching Responsibilities: Tutorials, Group Project Supervision
- Course Webpage: External link to uni-weimar.de
- Location: Weimar, Germany
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Module Description
| Title | Advanced Building Information Modeling |
|---|---|
| Semester | |
| Frequency | Once a year in the summer semester, at least 5 participants |
| Interval and duration | Weekly for 1 semester |
| ECTS / credit points | 6 ECTS / 4 SWS |
| Workload | In-class study / online-study: 45 Self-study: 105 Exam preparation: 30 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Module coordinators | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Koch - Chair of Intelligent Technical Design |
| Usability / Type of module | Compulsory elective module in the subject area “Modelling” for the degree programme M.Sc. Digital Engineering; Elective module for the degree programme M.Sc. Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering |
| Formal requirements | |
| Recommended requirements | Basic knowledge of Computer-Aided Design, BIM concepts, and object-oriented programming |
| Required examination | Type: written report, presentation Requirements for exam registration: 1 early presentation on selected research topic outlining the plan of work Language: English Duration / Scope: 20-40 pages report Weighting: 50% written exam (2h), 50% group project (35% report, 15% presentation) |
| Target qualification | This module introduces advanced concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to provide students with advanced knowledge in order to understand, analyze and discuss scientific research approaches related to BIM. Within the frame of the module project (coursework) the students will choose a topic from a pre-defined list or come up with their own topic. Based on that they will do detailed research, implement a representative concept in a software prototype and discuss findings and limitations. Also, the students acquire skills of scientific working and presentation. |
| Content | Advanced geometric and parametric modelling, Interoperability and collaboration concepts (IFC, IDM, BEP), Advanced use cases (e.g. clash detection, as-built modeling), BIM programming (incl. visual programming) |
| Teaching and learning forms | Lectures, including guest lectures from academics; Seminars and hands-on tutorials in computer pool; Student presentations and peer assessment. The lectures provide the theoretical background that is exemplary applied in computer exercises and individual projects. |
| Literature | Eastman, C., Teichholz, P., Sacks, R., Liston, K. (2011), BIM Handbook: A guide to Building Information Modelling, 2nd edition, Wiley. Borrmann, A., König, M., Koch, C., Beetz, J. (2018), Building Information Modeling: Technological Foundations and Industry Practice, Springer Vieweg. Mortenson, M.E. (2006), Geometric Modeling, 3rd edition, Industrial Press. Shah, J.J., Mäntylä, M. (1995), Parametric and feature-based CAD/CAM – Concepts, Techniques and Applications. Liebich, T. (2009), IFC 2x Edition 3 Model Implementation Guide, Version 2.0. |
| Courses with SWS / ECTS | This module is comprised of: “Advanced Building Information Modelling” (Lecture, 2 SWS) “Advanced Building Information Modelling” (Seminar, 2 SWS) |