BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn the fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how to apply it in construction projects. This course covers the basics of BIM, including its benefits, tools, and processes.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the basics of BIM and its benefits in the construction industry
  • Learn about BIM tools and how to use them in a construction project
  • Explore the BIM process and its application in various stages of a construction project

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basics of BIM and its benefits in the construction industry
  • Gain practical experience in using BIM tools in a construction project
  • Learn how to apply BIM in various stages of a construction project

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of construction industry
  • Access to BIM software

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Hands-on exercises

Similar Courses

  • Construction Project Management
  • Building Construction and Design

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Notable People in This Field

  • Eric Bobrow
  • Paul Aubin

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Description

​The course is designed for students to learn the essential concepts of BIM, and the basic technical skills to create and manipulate a BIM model. Those skills include how to retrieve information from a BIM model and how to use common modeling tools.

Outline

  • Initiation: Prepare for the Class
  • Welcome to CAD&BIM specialization
  • 101 Course
  • 102 Syllabus and grading policy
  • Revit Installation
  • Fundamental BIM Knowledge
  • 201 Definition of BIM
  • 202 From CAD to BIM
  • 203 Necessity of BIM
  • 204 BIM Benefits
  • 205 LOD in BIM
  • Quiz 1
  • View & Retrieve Information from BIM Models
  • 301 Revit: View controls - pan, zoom, rotate, and arrange views
  • 302 Revit: Visibility of elements
  • 303 Revit: Section a 3D view
  • 304 Revit: Retrieve information from schedules
  • 305 Revit: Measure distance in BIM models
  • Modeling a BIM model
  • 401 Revit: Use the Grid tool to place grid lines
  • 402 Revit: Use the Level tool to define a vertical height
  • 403 Revit: Use the Toposurface tool to create topographic surface
  • 404 Revit: Use the Column tool to place a column
  • 405 Revit: Use the Beam tool to place a beam
  • 406 Revit: Use the Floor tool to create a floor
  • 407 Revit: Use the Wall tool to create a wall
  • 408 Revit: Use the Door tool to place a door
  • 409 Revit: Use the Window tool to place a window
  • 410 Revit: Use the Stair tool to create a stair
  • 411 Revit: Use Ramp tool to create a parking ramp
  • Download Files
  • Closure
  • 501 Review for "BIM Fundamental"
  • 502 Preview for "BIM Application"

Summary of User Reviews

Learn the fundamentals of BIM with this course on Coursera. Students have praised the comprehensive curriculum and engaging instructors.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The comprehensive curriculum

Pros from User Reviews

  • In-depth coverage of BIM principles and practices
  • Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
  • Hands-on assignments and projects for practical learning

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Limited interaction with instructors
  • Lack of personalized feedback on assignments
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謝尚賢
National Taiwan University
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