BIM FINAL EXAM

Design Review is a process in which _______ view a 3D model and provide their feedbacks to ______ multiple design aspects.

- stakeholders - validate

Model Validation ABILITY to validate a BIM adheres to _____ construction practices for _____.

- standard - assembly

The goal of clash detection is to eliminate the major _____ _____ prior to _______.

- system conflicts - installation

4D modeling is a powerful _______ and _______ tool that can give a project team a better understanding of project __________ and construction plans.

- visualization - communication - milestones

What is the purpose of estimate for Class 5? (4 answers)

1. Concept 2. Feasibility 3. Budgeting 4. Pro Forma

What are the 5 phases for the IPD design services (in order)?

1. Conceptualization 2. Criteria Design 3. Detailed Design 4. Implementation Documents 5. Agency Review

What is the purpose of estimate for Class 2? (2 answers)

1. Construction costs. 2. Anticipated bid results.

A final set of comprehensive documents provides specifications and drawings sufficiently complete to support the: 1. 2. 3.

1. Contractor's GMP 2. Obtain necessary permits 3. Construct the project

What is the purpose of estimate for Class 4? (5 answers)

1. Feasibility 2. Budgeting 3. Pro Forma 4. Study Systems 5. Types of Construction

What is the purpose of estimate for Class 1? (1 answer)

1. Final cost control

What are the 5 design phases?

1. Predesign 2. Schematic 3. Design Development 4. Construction Documents 5. Bidding Documents

What is the purpose of estimate for Class 3? (2 answers)

1. Refining budget. 2. Verifying budget system studies.

List 3 examples of complex building systems

1. form work 2. glazing 3. tie-backs

additional information incorporated into the model can include: 1. 2. 3.

1. labor resources 2. materials with associated deliveries. 3. equipment location

What are two ways an existing conditions model can be developed?

1. laser scanning 2. conventional surveying techniques.

What is the % of design complete for the LOD 500 phase? (Bidding Documents/ Agency Review phase)

100%

What is the % of design complete for the LOD 300 & 350 phase? (Design Development/Detailed Design phase)

20% - 60%

LOD _____: the quantity, size, shape, location, and orientation of the Model Element as designed can be measured directly from the model without referring to non-modeled information such as notes or dimension call-outs.

300 or 350 or 400

LOD _____: Parts necessary for coordination of the Model Element with nearby or attached elements are modeled

350

_____ is a process that utilizes an information model to layout facility assemblies or automate control of equipment's movement and location.

3D Control and Planning (Digital Layout)

______ is a process in which clash detection software is used during the coordination process to determine field conflicts by comparing 3D models of building systems.

3D Coordination

LOD _____ Model Element is modeled at sufficient detail and accuracy for fabrication of the represented component.

400

What is the % of design complete for the LOD 200 phase? (Schematic/Criteria Design phase)

5% - 20%

What is the % of design complete for the LOD 400 phase? (Construction Documents/Implementation Documents phase)

60% +

_____ is a shared digital representation founded on open standards for interoperability.

BIM

What does CAVE stand for?

Computer Assisted Virtual Environment

_____ phase focuses upon finalizing all drawings and specifications for building systems, site utilities, and components that will form the basis for the project's Construction Documents.

Construction Documents

_____ is the process in which 3D system design software is used to design and analyze the construction of a complex building system in order to increase planning?

Construction System Design (Virtual Mockup)

____ is a process in which BIM can be used to assist in the generation of accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimates throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Cost Estimation (Quantity Take-Off)

_______ is typically proprietary and will not exchange in an open standard interoperable format

Data

_____ phase is a refinement of the scope of work identified during the schematic design.

Design Development

_____ _____ BIM use can be done by using computer software only or with special virtual mock-up facilities such as CAVE and immersive lab.

Design Review

_____ _____ includes setting criteria such as layout, sightlines, lighting, security, etc.

Design Reviews

_____ is the process in which stakeholders view a 3D model and provide their feedbacks to validate multiple design aspects.

Design Reviews

What is a Use Case for Model Validation?

Design model handover for construction.

_____ is the process that uses digitized information to facilitate the fabrication of construction materials or assemblies?

Digital Fabrication

Some uses of ______ _____ can be seen in sheet metal fabrication, structural steel fabrication, pipe cutting, etc

Digital fabrication

_____ is a process in which a project team develops a 3D model of the existing conditions for a site, facilities on a site, or a specific area within a facility.

Existing Conditions Modeling

True or False LOD 100 Model Elements are geometric representations.

False

True or False LOD is intended to prescribe who the author of a particular component at any given LOD should be, as that will vary by project.

False

Predesign Phase: _______ - review and development of options arising from the scoping activities. In the end one option is designated for further exploration in Programming.

Feasibility

What is the title for the Class 1 Estimate Level?

Final Cost

IFC stands for _____ _____ _____

Industry Foundation Classes

What does IPD stand for?

Integrated Project Delivery

What is the most important aspect that users want software companies to improve?

Interoperability

Link the Estimate levels to their equivalent LOD #(s) a. Class 1 b. Class 2 c. Class 3 d. Class 4 e. Class 5

LOD 100 = Class 5 LOD 200 = Class 4 LOD 300/350 = Class 3 LOD 400 = Class 2 LOD 500 = Class 1

LOD _____ : Model content requirements - The Model Element is a field verified representation in terms of size, shape, location, quantity, and orientation.

LOD 500

What does LOD stand for?

Level of Development

Building Information ________ combines the first two functions to organize and control the business process of Building Information Modeling by utilizing the information in the building information model to enhance the sharing of information over the entire life cycle of an asset.

Management

Building Information ____ is a digital representation of a building's physical and functional characteristics that serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility.

Model

_____ _____ is a portion of the BIM representing a component, system or assembly within a building or building site.

Model Element

_____ _____ _____ is the party responsible for developing the content of a specific Model Element to the LOD required by phase.

Model Element Author

Building Information _____ is a business process for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct, and operate a building during its life cycle.

Modeling

_____ is a process in which a 4D model is utilized to effectively plan _____ occupancy in a renovation, retrofit, addition, or to show the construction sequence and space requirements on a building site.

Phase Planning (4D Modeling) - phased

Predesign Phase: ______ - objective is to expand upon and refine the option recommended at the end of the feasibility studies. The client's objectives, space requirements, and operational plan will be translated into a facility program.

Programming

What is the title for the Class 5 Estimate Level?

Range of Magnitude

______ Phase objective is to refine and build upon the scope, conceptual design, scale, and relationships among the components of the project.

Schematic

Pre Design Phase: _____- objective is to develop the ideas and plans of an owner to identify the architectural program of a project.

Scoping

__________ is a process in which BIM is used to graphically represent both permanent and temporary facilities on site during multiple phases of the construction process.

Site Utilization Planning

SUP stands for

Site Utilization planning

What is the need for BIM?

To reduce waste

True or False All LOD 200 Model Elements are generic placeholders.

True

True or False? Data is typically proprietary and will not exchange in an open standard interoperable format.

True

True or False? LOD is a collection of interpretations describing input and information requirements and providing graphical examples of building element classes.

True

True or False? The project quality, scope, budget, and schedule will be confirmed and refined in the Schematic design phase.

True

What is the % of design complete for the LOD 100 phase? (Predesign/Conceptualization phase)

Up to 5%

_______ are at the mercy of software vendors

Users

_____ checks the accuracy of the model's representation of the real system.

Validation

An example of _______ _______ is to create a highly detailed model of a small portion of the building, such as a facade to quickly analyze design alternatives and solve design and constructability issues.

Virtual Mock-ups

_____ _______ can be performed at various levels of detail depending on project needs.

Virtual mock-ups

_____ is mainly meant for design presentation (visualization). a. 3D b. 4D c. 5D d. nD

a. 3D

What does 3D cover? a. graphics (authoring tools). b. time (analysis tools). c. cost (analysis tools). d. operations & maintenance, FM

a. graphics (authoring tools)

Any information derived from LOD 100 Model Elements must be considered ________.

approximate

Any information derived from LOD 200 Model Elements must be considered ______.

approximate

What is the common language proposed to accomplish interoperability between applications? a. .dwg b. .ifc c. .rvt d. .dwf

b. .ifc (Industry Foundation Classes)

____ is used for visual planning with schedule analysis. a. 3D b. 4D c. 5D d. nD

b. 4D

_____ is used for construction simulation. a. 3D b. 4D c. 5D d. nD

b. 4D

What does 4D cover? a. graphics (authoring tools). b. time (analysis tools). c. cost (analysis tools). d. operations & maintenance, FM

b. time (analysis tools)

BIM is a business process for generating and leveraging _____ _____ to design, construct, and operate a building during its life cycle.

building data

____ is made for cost estimating and uses data and metadata. a. 3D b. 4D c. 5D d. nD

c. 5D

What does 5D cover? a. graphics (authoring tools). b. time (analysis tools). c. cost (analysis tools). d. operations & maintenance, FM

c. cost (analysis tools)

SUP may also be linked with the _____ _____ _____ to convey space and sequencing requirements.

construction activity schedule

_____ is used for operations and maintenance. a. 3D b. 4D c. 5D d. nD

d. nD

What does nD cover? a. graphics (authoring tools). b. time (analysis tools). c. cost (analysis tools). d. operations & maintenance, FM

d. operations & maintenance, FM

Model Validation is ______ ____ ______ "substantiation that a computerized model within its domain of applicability possesses a satisfactory range of accuracy consistent with the intended application of the model".

defined to mean

A Building Information Model (BIM) is a _______ _______ of physical and functional characteristics of a facility.

digital representation

Multiple functional models contribute to a _______ _____.

federated BIM

Once the model is constructed, it can be queried for _____, whether it is for new construction or a modernization project.

information

Reliable _______ is key in the communication process between project _____ _______.

information team members

The _______ _______ is used to create detailed control point aids in assembly layout.

information model

_______ software requires selection of a single platform with which all software is ________ using some type of translator for data exchange.

integrated integrated

What is the alternative to interoperable software?

integrated software

The BIM is a shared digital representation founded on open standards for _______ .

interoperability

_______ software is the best case scenario for the user

interoperable

Interoperability software relies on a common _______ for mapping data from any one application to any other applications.

language

Exterior Vertical Wall Enclosures LOD 200: approximate overall wall thickness is represented by a ______ ______.

single assembly

Exterior Vertical Enclosures LOD 300: Composite model assembly with ______ overall thickness that accounts for veneer, structure, insulation, air space, and interior skin specified for the wall system.

specific

Interoperability provides accurate and efficient information exchange between _______.

stakeholders.

What is an example of detailed control points aiding in assembly layout?

the layout of walls using a total station with points preloaded and/or using GPS coordinates to determine if proper excavation depth is reached

Integrated software is integrated using some type of _______ for data exchange.

translator

Identify BIM _____ before validation start.

uses

BIM is an acronym that describes 3 _____ but _____ functions.

- separate - linked

Model Validation Knowledge: Model _____ requirements, ______ and ______ details.

- quality - accuracy - tolerance

Because the 3D model components can be directly linked to the ________, site management functions such as ______ planning , ______-term re-planning , and _______ analysis can be analyzed over different spatial and temporal data.

- schedule - visual - short-term - resource

The primary goal of the ____ phase is to develop a clearly defined design based upon the client's requirements as defined by the program during the _____.

- schematic - predesign

BIM has reduced waste by $_____ billion Annually.

$399 Billion

Building Information Management organizes and controls the business process of _____ _____ _____ by utilizing the information in the _____ _____ _____ to enhance the sharing of information over the entire life cycle of an asset.

- Building Information Modeling - Building Information Model

LOD is organized by ____ ______ 2010 with subclasses expanded to Level __ (sometimes Level __)

- CSI Uniformat - 4 - 5

3D coordination is a process in which _____ _____ software is used during the coordination process to determine field conflicts by comparing ___ _____ of building systems.

- Clash Detection - 3D models

Model Element Author is the party responsible for developing the content for a specific _____ _____ to LOD required by _____.

- Model Element - phase

Validation checks the _____ of the model's representation of the ____ system.

- accuracy - real

A basic premise of BIM is _______ by different stakeholders at ______ phases of the life cycle of a facility to insert, extract, update or modify information in the BIM process to support and reflect the roles of that stakeholder.

- collaboration - different

Model Validation SKILL with BIM tools to validate _____ with define ______

- compatibility - specifications

Model Element is a portion of the BIM representing a _____ , _____ or _____ within a building or building site

- component - system - assembly

LOD 200 Model Elements may be recognizable as the _______ they represent or they may be _______ for space reservation.

- components - volumes

The Cost Estimation process allows the project team to see the _____ effects of their changes, during _____ phases of the project, which can help curb excessive _______ ______ due to project modifications.

- cost - ALL - budget overruns

Specifically, BIM can provide _____ effects of additions and modifications, with potential to save time and money and is most beneficial in the _____ _____ stages of a project

- cost - early design

BIM is a business process for generating and leveraging building data to _____ , _____, and ______ a building during its life cycle.

- design - construct - operate

Construction Documents phase focuses on finalizing all _____ and _____.

- drawings - specifications

3D control and planning is a process that utilizes an information model to _____ facility assemblies or _______ control of equipment's movement and location

- layout - automate

digital fabrication asses in ensuring that the downstream phase of _______ has , minimum _________ and enough _______ to fabricate with minimal waste.

- manufacturing - ambiguities - information

Model Validation: Knowledge of existing business processes and _____ _____ requirements in support of such business processes.

- model data

BIM is _____dimensional representations with _____ and _______ associated with model elements.

- multi - data and metadata

Building Information Management combines the first 2 functions to _____ and _____ the business process of building information modeling by utilizing the information in the building information model to enhance the _____ of information over the entire life cycle of an _____.

- organize - control - sharing - asset.

Building Information Model is a digital representation of a building's ______ and _____ characteristics that serves as a _____ _____ resource for information about a facility.

- physical - functional - shared knowledge