The 3D virtual model
The 3D virtual model
In the structural design of steel framed buildings, conceptual design, frame analysis and member sizing, influence downstream construction activities such as fabrication and erection.
A better conceptual design will lead to a streamlined construction process. The current IT support in the construction industry falls short of providing the tools to achieve this.
The project aims to create a software that has the ability to conduct in an integrated environment, the processes of analysis, design and detailing using 3D models that are compatible with the as-built structure.
The 3D virtual model will facilitate a visual, informed and intuitive design process.
Aims:
- To determine the best-practice approach to design steel buildings
- To create analysis and design models compatible with the as-built product
- To conduct an integrated, intuitive and creative design process
- To provide an expert knowledge system to help in conceptual design
Publications:
RUIKAR, D., TIZANI, W. & SMITH, R. A. (2003) Design process improvement
through an IT supported design process. IN TOPPING, B. H. V. (Ed.) The Sevent
International Conference on The Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil
and Structural Engineering. Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, CIVIL-COMP.
RUIKAR, D. E., SMITH, R. A., TIZANI, W. & NETHERCOT, D. A. (2001) Best Practice
Approach in the Design of Multi Storey Steel Framed Structures. The 1st
International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and
Construction (AEC). Loughborough, UK.
SMITH, R. A. & TIZANI, W. (2004) The role of VR in multi discipline building
design. IN DIAS, J. M. S., LEITAO, A. R. V. & JORGE, J. (Eds.) The 4th
conference on Construction Applications of virtual reality, CONVR 2004. Lisbon,
Portugal, ADETTI.
SMITH, R. A., TIZANI, W. & NETHERCOT, D. A. (2001) An integrated tool for
structural design within an interactive virtual environment. IN TOPPING, B. H.
V. (Ed.) the Sixth International Conference on The Application of Artificial
Intelligence to Civil and Structural Engineering. Eisenstadt-Vienna, Austria,
CIVIL-COMP.
SMITH, R. A., TIZANI, W. & RUIKAR, D. (2003) Modelling design constraints for an
automated design process. IN TOPPING, B. H. V. (Ed.) the Sevent International
Conference on The Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil and Structural
Engineering. Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, CIVIL-COMP.
TIZANI, W., RUIKAR, D. & SMITH, R. A. (2002a) Design of multi storey steel
framed structure using an integrated product and process model. IN SONGER, D. &
MILES, J. C. (Eds.) The ASCE Civil Engineering Conference and Exposition- The
ITinCE Workshop. Washington, USA, ASCE.
TIZANI, W., RUIKAR, D. & SMITH, R. A. (2002b) An Integrated Product And Process
Model For Steel Framed Buildings. the European Conference of Product and Process
Modelling. Slovenia, Balkema Publishers.
TIZANI, W. & RUIKAR, D. E. (2000) Designing the virtual building. Proceeding of
The ASCE 8th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building
Engineering. Stanford University, USA.
TIZANI, W., RUIKAR, D. E. & SMITH, R. (2000) The 3D Virtual Building Design
Tool. Proceeding of The International Conference on The Applications of The Use
of VR in Construction (CONVR 2000). Teeside, UK.
TIZANI, W. & SMITH, R. A. (2002) Product and process model for the virtual steel
building. IN HSIEH, S., LEU, L., CHEN, C. & LI, J. (Eds.) the 9th International
Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, ICCCBE-IX. Taipei,
Taiwan, National Taiwan University.
TIZANI, W., SMITH, R. A. & RUIKAR, D. (2002c) Decision support through an
integrated product and process model. The 3rd International Conference on
Decision Making in Urban and Civil Engineering. The University of London, The
University of London, UK.