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Question 1
Discuss the ways in which BIM can facilitate structural analysis.

Compare question (1) using other design software such as Esteem.

Answer 1

Question 1

Sturtural analysis using BIM is a process in which analytical modeling software utilizes the BIM design authoring model so as to determine the behaviour of a given structural system. Based on the analysis, further development and refinement of the structural design takes place to give result to create effective, efficient, and constructible structural systems. They can be modelled using minimum standard requirements and optimised accordingly. The BIM use does not have to be implemented from the beginning of the design to be beneficial. It helps to reduce the faults that could be caused due to manual error. The application of this analysis tool allows for performance simulations that can significantly improve the design, performance, and safety of the facility over its lifecycle. The visualization level is vital in BIM interoperability, given the multiple dimensions and the high level of complexity of BIM data. Visualization of BIM models can help identify such missing or inconsistent information

Its main advantages are :

• Saves time and cost on creating extra models
• Improve specialized expertise and services offered by the design firm
• Achieve optimum efficient design solutions by applying various rigorous analysis
• Faster return on investment with applying audit and analysis tools for engineering analysis
• Improve the quality of the design analysis
• Reduce the cycle time of the design analysis

ETABS is a software that conducts linear structural analysis involving both static loads and dynamic loads (Kalny 2013). AutoCAD drawings can be imported directly into the ETABS software. Analysis in the ETABS software is based on spatial FEA and focuses on spatial features of the structure such as different earthquake zones for slabs.

SAP 2000 is designed by Computer and Structures Inc. in 2011. It is a civil engineering software used for designing and analyzing structural systems. It has buit-in model templates, and advanced analysis options, especially for 3D complex space structures. Wind,wave,bridge and seismic loads can be automatically generated by integrated design codes.

Question 2

How Esteem facilitates structural analysis

Esteem 8 is a software specifically designed to provide integrated solution for structural engineer for designing reinforced concrete building. Esteem 8 GUI includes a 3D model view for better visualization of the framing element. User can also utilize the walkthough function to experience POV of the building interior and exterior.

As this software is designed specifically for reinforced concrete design, user can save all the hassle to define materials. All one needs to do, is to set the Code of Pratice and concrete/ steel reinforcement grade. Even support condition is automatically defined by the program artificial intelligence.

Analysis:

• Pattern loading to obtain ultimate design envelope
• Sub-frame analysis
• Full 3d frame analysis
• Stage construction simulation
• Wind Load using force per area calculated from varying wind speed
• Notional Horizontal Load
• Static Seismic Analysis using ELFM