Course Overview: Virtual Design and BIM for Engineers

Course Description

The "Virtual Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Engineers" course is designed to bridge the gap between traditional engineering education and the modern skills required in the construction industry. With a focus on three-dimensional modeling techniques and technologies such as Autodesk Revit, augmented reality, and virtual reality, this course prepares students to efficiently design, construct, and manage building projects with minimized environmental impact.

What Students Will Learn

• Revit modeling tools for building structures.
• Modeling cast-in-place concrete building structures using Revit.
• Structural steel building modeling in Rev Mixing
• Designing foundation systems, including piles and pile caps, with Revit.
• Developing detailed structural documentation and plans.

Prerequisites or Skills Necessary

No prerequisites are required for this course, making it accessible to beginners as well as those looking to enhance their skills in BIM technologies.

Course Content Overview

• Week 1: Cast-in-place Concrete Modeling
• Week 2: Structural Steel Modeling
• Week 3: Foundation Modeling
• Week 4: Detailing and Documentation

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for aspiring and professional engineers in fields such as structural, MEP, fire protection, and construction engineering who wish to gain practical knowledge and skills in BIM and 3D modeling.

Real-World Application

Graduates of this course will be equipped to use BIM technologies to improve project efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration across various stages of construction. This knowledge is critical in today’s digital-driven building industry and enhances job competitiveness in fields such as design, construction management, and engineering consultancy.

Course Syllabus

• Week 1: Cast-in-place Concrete Modeling
• Week 2: Structural Steel Modeling
• Week 3: Foundation Modeling
• Week 4: Detailing and Documentation