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101-0186-01L 2 Credits MSC D-BAUG

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BIM, Parametric Modeling and Digital Construction for Civil Engineers

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Taras, Fernando Ortiz Quintana, Markus Tretheway

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:37

Abstract

Practice-oriented introduction to BIM working methods for civil engineers.Advantageous applications compared to 2D/3D, especially for digital construction and parametric modelling.

Objective

In this course students will see what the BIM method entails for a civil engineer and learn how to create a parametric model yourself incl. associated steel, precast concrete, in-situ concrete, reinforcement and masonry parts based on a practical example. Students will also learn how to automatically create formwork plans, parts lists and data for digital prefabrication and construction sites. They will thus acquire the necessary basis for their future work as engineers and how their work interacts with draughtsmen, designers and master builders in a digital working environment.

Content

- Parametric modelling of steel, precast concrete, in-situ concrete, reinforcements and masonry - Parametric modelling of connections and joints - Defining and evaluating concreting stages - Semi-automatic creation of formwork plans according to sia standards - Automatic export of all necessary models and data for BIM2Field - Insight into BIM2Field applications "Stake out from model" and "Lay reinforcement based on model".

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End: 08.09.2023

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	BIM, Parametric Modeling and Digital Construction for Civil Engineers	Mon 13:45-15:30 (HCI J 6)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Civil Engineering Master
- Electives (The entire course programs of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich are open to the students to individual selection.)
  - Recommended Electives of Master Programme
- Digitalisation Specific Courses
- Project Based Courses