SIMULATION-BASED BIM MODEL

WITH PARTIALLY ESTIMATED COST

ILKNUR YAR
MİNNU SHAJİ
MOHAMMAD KHORSHED ALAM
INTRODUCTION 2
 Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the
information they require to plan, design, build, and
maintain infrastructure. It combines data from various
disciplines to produce intricate digital renderings that
are controlled in an open cloud environment for real-
time collaboration.
 BIM allows engineers more easily to predict the
performance of projects before they are built; respond
to design changes faster; optimize designs with
analysis, simulation, and visualization; and deliver
higher quality construction documentation.
 It also enables extended teams to extract valuable
data from the model to facilitate earlier decision
making and more economic project delivery.
 4D BIM 3

 Sequences of model construction now include schedule data

through 4D BIM.
 The project team can more clearly picture how the
construction will be done by including a time dimension.
This is crucial from the perspective of a contractor. When
4D BIM was first made available through the use of new
modeling Technologies.
 It represented a significant advancement for the industry
since it showed collaboration between the design and
construction teams through the coordination and exchange
of 3D models.
 To put it simply, 3D models + time information = 4D. This
gives us 4D BIM.
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5D BIM
 Cost management shows a very important part of BIM technology. 5D-cost model
in Building Information Modeling is used for budget monitoring and cost analysis.
 5D-cost model allows to directly extract individual quantities and then assign unit
costs to them.
 It increases level of safety and reduces or makes use of cost at all stages of the
construction project more efficient.
 It enables skilled users to produce models that show how modifications to
materials, plans, square footage, and other design components not only affect the
facility’s aesthetic but also the building cost and schedule.
 Objectives of the Project 5

 The major objective of this project is to understand the importance and usability
of 5D BIM.
 Also to aid the site team in managing the material resources in accordance with
the timeline of the overall project.
 To plan and carry out actual construction by providing a digital representation of
the building.
 For the consistency and quality of the data surrounding the full planning and
execution process for the customer.
 To assist quantity surveyors in using alternative designs as a decision-making tool
in the early stages of the project.
 LITERATURE REVIEW 6

 Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) is being rapidly transformed by a

ground-breaking innovation known as building information modeling (BIM), often
known as n-D modeling or virtual prototyping technology. BIM is a methodology as
well as a technology. BIM’s technological component aids project stakeholders in
simulating the construction site to identify any potential design, construction, or
operational problems. All project stakeholders’ functions are integrated through close
collaboration made possible by the process component (Khalfan, 2012).
 BIM can be thought of as a virtual process that integrates all aspects, disciplines, and
systems of a facility into a single, virtual model, allowing all members of the design
team (owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers) to work
together more precisely and quickly than they could with conventional methods. To
make sure the model is as precise as feasible before the project actually begins, team
members are continuously modifying and revising their portions in accordance with
Project specifications and design modifications (Carmona and Irwin 2007).
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 A new approach to using software technology in construction was offered through the
evolution of BIM from 1975 to 2013. The use of technology had helped those involved
in the building industry in increasing cooperation and communication. In order to
achieve more effective and efficient performance in construction projects, it has also
enhanced the management of documents (Latiffi et al., 2014).

 BIM applications include both highly specific and practical ones, and they can be
categorized from several angles. A common classification of use comprises the
dimensions 3D, 4D, 5D, and nD, where 3D stands for standard visualization, 4D for the
time plan, and 5D for costs. One could argue that the nD-definition classifies the types of
data that can be retrieved empirically, which leads to various applications. For instance,
utilizing data from the time plan (4D) and material cost, a plan for material purchases
and payments can be created (5D). Clash control is a classic example of the application
level in studies of BIM use, along with other examples (Wongand Kuan, 2014).
METHODOLOGY 8
 SOFTWARE USED 9

The software used in this project are :

1. Autodesk AutoCAD
2. Autodesk Revit 3D
3. Autodesk Navisworks Manage
4. Microsoft Excel
 1.AUTODESK AUTOCAD
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 It is a computer-aided design (CAD) tool used for drafting and designing in both two and three
dimensions.
 It was used to help with a better understanding of the 2D plan.

2. AUTODESK REVIT
 It is a commercial building information modeling (BIM) program.
 Common users are architects, structural engineers,(MEP) engineers, designers, and contractors.
 Users can develop, edit, and thoroughly review 3D models.
 It is often confused with AutoCAD.
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 It is a project review solution that facilitates collaboration, analysis, and

communication of design intent and constructability.
 It helps to connect the complete project team and speed up workflows for BIM
project review and coordination.
 For simulation and quantification functions, the software blends model
coordination with project quantities and schedules.
 It allows for the publication and viewing of entire project models.
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4.MICROSOFT EXCEL

 It is a part of the Office family of business software programs.

 It helps to format, arrange, and compute data in a spreadsheet.
 It is most frequently used in professional contexts.
 It is utilized, for instance, in business analysis, human resource management, operations
management, and performance reporting.
 It was used for making the Gantt chart and BOQ.
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 With 3D model we can have better visualization of the respective project.
 For developing this 3D, we used Revit software.
 2D plan gave us a clear perspective view of a two storey residential building.
 The steps we followed are mentioned below,
 The levels (foundation, ground floor, first floor, second floor) by using south view
was created firstly.
 Grid lines on floor view according to the 2D plan was generated.
 10 rectangular footings of three different dimensions was developed on the
foundation plan.
 In Revit there were not enough elements. Therefore, we load English family into
Revit.
 The material of the wall foundation was concrete and width was 720 mm.
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 A base plate of 220 mm thickness was drawn on foundations.
 Rectangular columns (400 × 400 mm and height was 3 m) were installed in the
ground floor plan.
 Structural walls of different thickness (240mm and 175mm) were created as
mentioned in 2D plan.
 The height of the walls was attached to the first floor.
 The doors and windows were loaded from the Revit family.
 There were three single doors and one exterior double door.
 The dimension of the door was edited with respect to provided drawing.
 Similarly, the windows were also installed.
 A RCC staircase(length 5.4 m, width 1.32m and 20 threads) were developed to
connect the first floor level with the ground floor.
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 Moving to the first floor, all the elements from the ground floor were copy
pasted using the “Align to Selected Views” option.
 The objects were added and deducted based on the plan provided.
 A 300 mm thick floor slab was added and two openings were made in it, i.e.; one
for staircase and the other one for elevator using “Modify” tool.
 The slab of the floor were extended out of the wall for the installation of the steel
staircase. A default railing was placed on the extended slab.
 A 300mm thick roof slab was generated in second floor and attached with the
walls.
 The dimensions of each floor were marked using “Annotate” toolbar.
 Dimensions of the walls and the openings were indicated separately.
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 Microsoft Excel and Autodesk Navisworks Manage were used to create it.
 The steps involved are as follows,
 A basic project schedule was assumed which was taken into
consideration to construct Gantt chart of construction timeline.
 Gantt chart was designed using Microsoft Excel where a conditional
formula was applied.
 The software Bexel Manager was tried to do the simulation at first.
Unfortunately, file exporter to BX3 format for Revit 2023 was
unavailable. Due to this reason, we used IFC format for file exportation.
However, the required data was lost by using this format.
 Hence, we used Navisworks Manage for the simulation process.
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 Navisworks Manage and Revit belong to the same company “Autodesk”.
 Thereby, the transfer of files from Revit to Navisworks Manage was simpler, with
no data loss or any other complications.
 The file was directly copied from Revit 2023 and it was opened in the Navisworks
Manage without any exporter.
 A CVC file was generated using Microsoft Excel containing task schedules.
 Groups were assigned to components which are going to be constructed at the
same time. The CVC file was imported in the “Time Liner” tool.
 The tasks of that CVC file were assigned to the respective group of component in
the model.
 The simulation process was begun, but the rendering process was time consuming.
 Finally, construction animation video was made which is 30 seconds
approximately.
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 Using Revit, the quantity of each element was estimated.
 The steps we followed are,
 From the view panel of Revit, schedule of architectural column, door, floor,
staircase, structural foundation, RCC wall and window were selected.
 For architectural column, door, window and staircase we used Nos (number of
subject).
 For footing, wall and floor slab we used cubic meters as the measuring units.
 After determining the quantity of every component, unit cost was assigned to
them.
 After making a general study about the necessary components, we assumed the
unit price in Euros.
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 The total cost of all these elements were calculated based on the assumed unit
prices using Revit software.
 The quantity and cost schedule was exported to Microsoft Excel.
 Finally, the estimation of individual components was converted into single format.
 A Bill of Quantity (BOQ) was developed.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 20

Wireframe View of The Model

 Realistic view of project 21

This view provides the knowledge about how the project is going to be after the
construction. It helps describing the project to the clients.
 Ground floor plan First floor plan. 22

All the dimensions and distance of the opening are clearly mentioned in the drawing of ground floor as
well as first floor, which are extracted from the Revit 3D model. The plan of first floor and ground floor
is given above.
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 Automated updating of different elements

 Better coordination amongst the service provider and clients
 Increased productivity
 Avoids on-site glitches
 As-built modeling
Gantt Chart of Project Time Line 24
CONSTRUCTION 25
SIMULATION
 APPLICATION OF THE 4D BIM 26
 Clash-free construction scheduling
 4D graphical visualization
 Better interdisciplinary coordination
 Optimal resource utilization
 Faster Construction Feedback
5D BIM (BOQ) 27

Advantage of 5D BIM:

• Enhanced cost forecast and estimation

• More accurate and faster quantity estimation
• Automated quantity take-offs as per design modifications
• Faster decision-making process
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 The construction sector is undoubtedly being revolutionized by 4D and 5D BIM.

 With the utilization of Revit 3D modeling, any construction project turns out to be speedier.
 Less paperwork needed when planning the ventures with the method of BIM.
 Coordination and cooperation are improved using 4D visualization supported.
 4D Graphical Visualization made it easier to compare the scheduled and actual plans.
 With 5D BIM, a clear concept of project cost and quantity of all component can be understand.
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 We encountered difficulty when exporting our Revit file to another software.

 Sometimes this exported type files was not supported by another softwares.
 When we used IFC format to export the file, a large number of complications has
occurred.
 The main problem that we faced was actually the loss of data when exporting files
from Revit 2023.
 MS Office was not available with free of cost for student.
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Future Scope of Project

 Firstly, the project has been done with simple simulation. In the future, this project
simulation could be improved as more detailed and visualized.
 The partial cost estimation which we have done may be more detailed in the future.
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