Optimised strategy by utilising BIM and set-based design : reinforced concrete slabs

Bavafa, M; Kiviniemi, AO; Weekes, L

Abstract

Considering the significant amount of material wasted in the construction industry there should be a
business case for companies to pay more attention to reducing waste, which would also have a major
impact on the environmental issues of the projects. Although structural engineers and architects have
different roles in the design process in selecting construction systems and materials, they provide building
information together. Building Information Modeling (BIM) could provide an opportunity for all relevant
stakeholders to share their knowledge and experiences in the early stages of design and a platform for
structural engineers to utilize Set-based Design in considering different alternatives for the optimal design
of systems. This research suggests a conceptual strategy for enhancing an decision support model in
parallel with stakeholders’ participation to achieve the optimal final solution in terms of material waste,
by narrowing down the structural alternatives. The example used in the paper is reinforced concrete slabs,
but the same principles are applicable to all structures.
This research will focus on describing the BIM features, which could help the structural engineers to rank
their criteria and select optimized design solutions.

Citation

Bavafa, M., Kiviniemi, A., & Weekes, L. (2012, October). Optimised strategy by utilising BIM and set-based design : reinforced concrete slabs. Presented at Conseil International du Bâtiment (CIB) W078 2012 : 29th International Conference, Beirut, Lebanon

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: Conseil International du Bâtiment (CIB) W078 2012 : 29th International Conference
• Conference Location: Beirut, Lebanon
• Start Date: Oct 17, 2012
• End Date: Oct 19, 2012
• Acceptance Date: Oct 1, 2012
• Publication Date: Oct 1, 2012
• Deposit Date: Aug 7, 2015
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• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference