Applications of GIT and BIM

Basic Geographical Information Technologies knowledge and building modeling.

The proposed teaching methodology allows the student to acquire knowledge in theoretical-practical classes, and to reinforce the knowledge acquired through the application of theoretical information transmitted in the analysis of specific problems in the scope of Civil Engineering. Teaching will be focused on the digital environment and the use of software.

• Use of Geographical Information Technologies (GIT) for planning and/or management of the built environment.
• Understand the role and potential of BIM for the engineering and construction industry.
• Apply technologies, processes and policies in a virtual construction modelling practices and contribute to collaboratively design, construct and operate a BIM project team.
• Identify and describe appropriate modelling practices depending on the BIM uses.
• Build models and manage processes with existing international recommendations.
• Evaluate the basics of implementing BIM for a construction project based on BIM dimensions and BIM information management process Evaluate the implementation of BIM models to construction and design case studies.

1. Development of projects applied to the built environment, for planning and/or management purposes, using Geographical Information Technologies. Projects to be developed in the following areas:

    – Modeling road traffic and smooth modes of transport;
    – Support for transport infrastructure conservation and rehabilitation actions;
    – Water distribution and wastewater drainage systems, analysis and connection to modeling software;
    – Location of public facilities.

2. Fundamentals of BIM Methodology

    1. Challenges in the construction industry. Main concepts. Digital technologies
    2. BIM standardization and regulation
        – International BIM standardization and implementation organizations
        – Standardization and regulation of the methodology
        – Implementation plan
        – Regulations for information exchange and interoperability
        – Taxonomy and terminology
    3. Collaborative design and interoperability
        – Collaborative design
        – Information production and exchange processes
        – Roles and responsibilities
        – Objective interoperability

Continuous assessment

1. Assignments : autonomous realization of work/projects within the scope of the subjects covered in class.
2. Theoretical-practical tests (two), each covering half of the subject taught, to be carried out halfway through and at the end of the semester, with equal weight.
3. The final grade (FG) is calculated as follows:
   FG = 30% Assignments + 70% (Test1 + Test2)/2
4. Each of the components (A, Test1, Test2) has a minimum of 30%.

Assessment by exam and assignments

1. Assignments (see above).
2. Theoretical-practical exam on the whole subject, taken in the normal and/or appeal period.
3. The final grade (FG) is calculated as follows:
   FG = 30% Assignments + 70% Exam
4. Each of the components (Assignments, Exam) has a minimum of 30%.

Assessment by exam

1. Theoretical-practical exam on the whole subject, taken in the first and/or second calls.
2. The final grade is the exam grade.

A student who submits the assignments must opt for “Continuous assessment” or “Assessment by exam and assignments”.

The student passes if the final grade, rounded to the nearest integer, is equal to or greater than 10 points.

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