Arjumand Ejaz
Majid Ali
Abstract
Building information modeling (BIM) is an emerging approach to building design, construction, and operation through modeling technology to increase the integrity and stability of a structure. Different features and tools used to produce, to communicate and to analyses the building information models. The aim of this paper is to conduct an in-depth study of the major features and BIM tools which are generally used to provide better structural design coordination in different construction phases of building. BIM has its own features, analysis option, design and output options, limitations and advantages. Different BIM tools and various features of BIM software with coordination of different professions are mentioned in this paper which are being used by Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Outcome of this paper is to discuss the features and tools of BIM with the emphasis on applicability and their limitations to have better structure design coordination and successful management at different phase of building construction. This study can provide help to the construction industry that by using BIM tools and features can results in efficient, cost-effective and sustainable building construction in present as well as near future by using BIM tools and features.
Keywords
BIM, Reinforced Cement Concrete, ARSAP, Frame building, Structural Design, AEC Industry.
