Introduction to Digital Technologies

Recommended Prerequisites

Informatics.

Teaching Methods

Presentation of concepts and of some practical exercises illustrating the application of those concepts using audio-visual support. Autonomous problem solving in which the students work out exercises problems of theoretical and practical application with the guidance of the teacher. 

Learning Outcomes

The overall objective is to provide students with solid knowledge of the fundamentals of Digital Technologies, understanding the ongoing processes of digitisation of the economy and society as well as the concepts underlying the application of robotics and automation solutions in construction. Specifically, it is intended that students acquire and consolidate skills and competences necessary to include BIM methodologies in their professional practice, also supporting the ongoing implementation processes in companies.

At the end of the course students should be able to: understand the concepts of BIM; identify the advantages of using BIM practices; know how BIM can be implemented in the AEC industry, knowing the inherent limitations and potentials in its current market.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

MODULE A – DIGITALISATION and INDUSTRY 4.0

- Concepts

- Introduction to Automation and Robotics

- Data analysis

MODULE B: BIM

1. BIM: Introduction

- Institutions and reference regulatory authorities

- Taxonomy/terminology

- LOD Concept

- Interoperability and IFC format; Model View Definitions

- Information Delivery Manual; Integrated Project Delivery

- Modelling applications, analysis and data visualization; Incompatibility management

MODULE C - BIM - APLICATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION

- BIM in Architecture, Specialities projects and Construction.

Head Lecturer(s)

Luís Miguel dos Santos Laím

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Resolution Problems: 50.0%

Bibliography

Monmonier, M. (1991). How to Lie with Maps. The University of Chicago Press. Chicago

Pamuk, A. (2006). Mapping global cities : GIS methods in urban analysis / Ayse Pamuk.ImprintRedlands, Calif. : ESRI Press.

Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R. e Liston, K. (2014). Manual de BIM. Bookman.