Implementation of BIM in Small Dam Using Revit

Abstract

Small dams play a vital role in the development of every country and regions with water resource challenges. They have many benefits such as water storage and supply, flood control, energy generation etc. Despite having potential in all provinces, currently Pakistan has approximately 150 small dams, However according to the estimates, Pakistan needs approximately 750 more small dams to fulfill it water requirements. Effective designing and execution of a project becomes difficult without following the principles and the guidelines of construction management. Designing of a construction project using conventional methods and techniques often leads to clashes between different stake holders thus resulting in delays in the project completion as well as an increase in cost. BIM (Building Information Modelling) has the solution to all these problems. It can not only model, collaborate and visualize but detect the clashes and produces reliable platform for resolution of these clashes. This Final Year Project is aimed to analyze and validate the effectiveness of BIM in construction of small dams. The overarching goal was to enhance the efficiency, sustainability and economic viability of constructing small dams. Besides, changing the orthodox nature of construction, this study would help in providing guidelines for practical implementation of BIM in construction of small dams in Pakistan. The BIM model of DAM was developed by different techniques and the best technique was carried on further for Modelling of the Toposurface and the Dam Components, When it comes to modeling dams, which often feature intricate geometry and require precise placement, Revit proves inadequate. For such complex engineering tasks, it is advisable to utilize Civil 3D.