Exploring Emerging Technologies for the Built Environment Circa 2015 for use in Architectural Engineering and Related Majors

Author(s) Information

Connor J. Hanlon, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

Department - Author 1

Architectural Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Architectural Engineering

Date

12-2015

Primary Advisor

Allen Estes

Abstract/Summary

For this senior project I am seeking to combine my knowledge of Structural Engineering with Construction Management. For this task, I have decided to look at Building Information Modeling (BIM). In this project I investigate the BIM tools Trimble Tekla Structures and Autodesk Navis- works Manage. Tekla is a modeling, fabrication, and design program. Navisworks is a visualiza- tion and Clash Detection tool. For this project I have identiÅied two main goals relating to Navis- works and Tekla:

1. Create content to allow students and professors learn how to use Tekla and Navisworks

2. Determine the capabilities of these softwares, and Åigure out why these softwares matter to

   Architectural Engineering (ARCE) students.

After reading through this report, and accessing additional on-line resources including home- work assignments and tutorial videos, students should have a solid understanding of how these programs work and why they matter to the Design and Construction process.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/arcesp/8