Using BIM model geometry to create analysis files can save a lot of time and improve accuracy so why isn’t it done more? In this post we explore many of the difficulties and show that they can be overcome.
1. Nodes aren’t joined
This is a common problem when converting a hand created BIM model. For large models there can be so many disconnected nodes that a conversion becomes useless.
Structured Parametrics can create a fully connected model by joining nodes for you.
2. I tried converting but there was missing information
This is a common occurrence when using software to convert models. Problems can include:
- Missing members
- Missing section types
- Connection or other errors
Structural Parametrics will deal with all of these problems and provide you with a finished converted model for you to use straight away.
3. The shape is free-form or difficult to frame in the analysis package
We specialise in creating framing to fit difficult shapes and getting the geometry into both Analysis Programs and Revit. See our youtube video for an example.
4. The BIM model is Architectural and I need structural framing
Architectural models usually contain only limited structural information such as column locations without beam and bracing requirements. Structured Parametrics can provide a basic framing skeleton which can be further developed by your team. Or we can provide a full model based on our experience or to your spacing requirements.
5. There are no grids yet
In many cases when using Architectural models, grids can be missing which can make creating a structural model frustrating to create. Grids can also be moved or re-named during design development leading to further remodelling work.
By extracting information directly from models however, grids non longer need to be an important defining control. Structured Parametrics does not require grids to convert.
We can help with any of the above. Visit www.structuredparametrics.com for more information.
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