Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

studio-laboratory format of the integrated curriculum, an in-depth laboratoryexercise was developed focusing on the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology asa tool to perform MEP coordination in order to enhance student learning. The following sectionsdescribe the design of laboratory exercise, including the learning objectives and outcomesassessments.Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing CoordinationMEP systems are the active systems of a building that temper the building environment, distributeelectric energy, allow communication, enable critical manufacturing process, provide water anddispose of waste8. MEP systems have increased in scope on many types of projects, due to theincreased requirements by building users. With the need

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. 3. Exhibit knowledge and skills consistent with the expectations of a practicing construction manager. 4. Articulate the viability of creative and realistic solutions to defined problems and projects. 5. Recognize the value of diversity and identify ethical and societal issues in business and technical tasks. 6. Solve complex problems utilizing discipline specific expertise: i. Utilize graphical techniques to produce engineering documents. ii. Conduct standardized field and laboratory testing on civil engineering and construction materials. iii. Utilize modern surveying methods for land measurement and/or construction layout. iv. Determine forces and stresses in

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Audo, Pittsburg State University; Seth O'Brien, Pittsburg State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

forward. The propertiesof differing materials are discussed with special attention given to which loads, tension orcompression, each material is capable of holding.The properties of concrete material are explored along with the ingredients that make upconcrete. Students then go into the materials laboratory and mix up the proportions of rock,sand, cement and water to make up a concrete mix. The students then make a test cylinder usinga plastic mold. Their test specimen is then tested in compression in a later session so they can seehow the strength of their mix is performing.Students are then taken to the computer lab to use AutoCAD Revit Architectural to design theirdream house. They are shown the basic steps of using the Revit Architectural