BIM for Beginners: Ideas You Should Understand

The words defined here will help you grasp exactly what a building information model is and what you can accomplish with it if you are just getting started with building information modeling.  

Take a look at the six crucial phases of BIM: 

1. Smart Digital Model: This phrase refers to a virtual 3D model. While using BIM LOD, BIM newcomers observe the following two advantages: First, all of the model's geometries (or objects) have parametric capabilities. Second, the information stored in the items. These connect to the characteristics of the object and inform the user of how well they operate over the course of the building's existence.

2. Data Modeling: These comprise the entirety of the data stored in the BIM model. They can be used for many things, including scheduling, costing, calculating energy use, and much more. It takes time to manage building information data. It begins with the conceptual phases and goes all the way through construction. Data are particularly important to both the owner at project handover and the facilities managers during the operational stage.

3. Clash Detection: This is the process of identifying when two or more models' geometries collide. Most of the time, several disciplines like structural, MEP, or architectural collide with each other for example walls with beams, pipelines, or air conditioning systems. Clashes in 4D BIM refer to an improperly ordered building sequence. Automated clash detection is possible using programmes like Navisworks and Solidworks. This enables early resolution of all constructability issues including conflicts, delays, design modifications, material expenses, and budget overruns.

4. BIM LOD: There are currently four Building Information Modeling maturity levels. They discuss the extent of disciplinary collaboration and the capacity for digital information interchange. The Level of Detail (LOD) at which a BIM model will be produced is specified by BIM levels. The virtual 3D model will be developed in accordance with BIM dimensions during the course of the building's existence. The team can more precisely estimate the timeframe, cost, and performance of the building using the data included in the BIM model.

5. Parametric Modeling: With parametric modeling, you can alter already established parameters or constraints to alter a BIM model, a geometric form, or an item. Since parametric modeling capabilities are built into computer programs like Revit, a user can execute a command without having to develop any scripts or codes.

6. Computer-Aided Design: Within BIM framework, computational design is a rapidly developing area. It is the technique of creating intricate geometric forms using a computer language that would be impossible without it. Using computational design is a great approach to analyze many design possibilities and automate time-consuming chores. In terms of computational design software, Grasshopper and Dynamo are the most popular options. Both rely on visual programming, and they are both user-friendly (graphic representation of a script). Both systems are used by a number of designers, and numerous plugins enable interoperability between them. Rhynamo and Chameleon are two examples that provide interoperability between dynamo and grasshopper.

To know more about BIM LOD, contact Tejjy Inc at 202-465-4830 or info@tejjy.com.