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Spring 2024 Project Topics:

Spring 2024 Student Project: BIM Using Sketchup Web

As your Final Project, each group will work on a few topics under the general topic of "BIM Using Sketchup  Web". We are trying to create a work similar to "BIM Using Revit" shared on this website. These are the topics:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Sketchup (Jack & Matt)

i. Interface and Navigation (Axis and Interface)

ii. Drawing Tools (Lines, Shapes, Arcs)

iii. Selecting and Moving Objects & their Primary functions.

Chapter 2:  Modelling Techniques (Nick & Isaac)

i. Groups and Components

ii. Modification Tools (Scale, Rotate, Offset, Follow me)

iii. Import and Export (subject to options available in Sketch Up web version)

Chapter 3:  Materials and Textures  (Victoria & James)

i. Applying Materials

ii. Editing Textures

iii. Creating Custom Materials (Image Textures)

Chapter 4:  Shadows and Styles (Scott & Conner)

i. Shadows (how they work according to sun angle)

ii. Styles

iii. Views (Perspectives, parallel Projections, etc)

Chapter 5:  Basic Shapes (Bryan & Elizabeth)

i. How to use the Push/Pull tool

ii. How to make Walls, windows, and Doors

iii. How to measure objects and use guidelines

Chapter 6:  How to Present Models?  (Andrew L & Alayna)

i. Placement of Text 

ii. How to Annotate (Annotations)

iii. How to place Dimensions

Chapter 7:  Misc. Tools & Animation (Adam, Christin & Andrew D)

i. Zoom tools

ii. Camera Positions (How to add scenes)

iii. How to check Model Info and change Units.

Project Format:

File Formats: Word file (text) with high resolution images, and figures. 

Fonts: Times New Roman, size 11 for normal text, and size 12 bold font for titles.

Template File:

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Project Timeline:

Students are expected to start working on their chapters throughout Weeks 12-14, and meet the instructor and/or student reviewer to discuss their progress. This is to encourage smooth transition to the final version of the project.

Hard Deadlines: Finals Day is the ultimate deadline to submit the final version of your work.

Grading Rubrics:

Students will be graded using the following rubric. 

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Fall 2023 Project Topics:

Fall 2023 Student Project: BIM Using Navisworks

As your OER project, each group will work on a few topics under the general topic of "BIM Using Navisworks". We are trying to create a work similar to "BIM Using Revit" shared on this website. These are the suggested topics:

Topics:

Chapter 0: Downloading the Software and Student Access (Sonica)

Chapter 1: Introduction to BIM and Navisworks (1-S2 and 11-S1 )

1.1 What is BIM and its benefits in construction management?

1.2 Overview of Navisworks and its role in BIM projects

1.3 Navisworks interface and basic navigation

Chapter 2: Importing and Managing Models (2-S2 and 12-S1)

2.1 Importing different file formats into Navisworks

2.2 Managing model hierarchy and organizing objects

2.3 Reviewing and resolving clash detections

Chapter 3: Navigation and Viewpoints (3-S2 and 13-S1 )

3.1 Using the Walkthrough tool for navigation

3.2 Setting viewpoints and creating animations

3.3 Working with sections and cut planes

Chapter 4: Quantification and Takeoff (4-S2 and 5-S2 )

4.1 Using the Quantification Workbook

4.2 Performing quantity takeoffs for materials and elements

4.3 Exporting takeoff data to other formats (e.g., Excel)

Chapter 5: Collaboration and Communication (6-S2 and 14-S1 )

5.1 Integrating 2D sheets and documents

5.2 Adding comments and markups

5.3 Exporting viewpoints and animations for presentations

Chapter 6: Timeliner and 4D Simulations (9-S2 and 15-S1)

6.1 Understanding the Timeliner tool

6.2 Creating 4D simulations for project scheduling

6.3 Simulating construction progress and phasing

Chapter 7: Clash Detection and Coordination (7-S2  and 16-S1)

7.1 Configuring clash tests and clash detection rules

7.2 Analyzing clashes and generating clash reports

7.3 Collaborating with design teams for clash resolution

Chapter 8: Quantitative Analysis and Reporting (8-S2 and 18-S1)

8.1 Using the Appearance Profiler for model analysis

8.2 Performing interference checks and clearance analysis

8.3 Generating comprehensive project reports

Chapter 9: Rendering and Visualization (10-S2 and 19-S1 )

9.1 Applying materials and textures to models

9.2 Using lighting and rendering options for realistic visualization

9.3 Creating photorealistic images and videos

Chapter 10: Advanced Navisworks Features (17-S2and 20-S1 )

10.1 Using the Scripter tool for automation

10.2 Integrating Navisworks with other BIM software

10.3 Exploring advanced add-ins and extensions

Chapter 11: Navisworks in Project Management (22-S2 and 21-S1 )

11.1 Incorporating Navisworks in the project lifecycle

11.2 Leveraging Navisworks for design coordination and change management

11.3 Best practices for successful Navisworks implementation

Chapter 12: History of Navisworks  (10-S2 )

Chapter 13: Educational Resources for Navisworks (24-S2 and 23-S1 )

One group from each section of CIVL6667 will work on one chapter, to create a step-by-step manual for the content in that chapter, INCLUDING screenshots from each step.  I will add modify the chapters if the number of groups change.