Planning, Analysis and Building Information Modelling (BIM) of G+20 Residential Tower

Abstract

Building information modelling is an advanced technology which is nowadays becoming popular in India due its extensive utility in designing, analysis, planning, etc. The G+20 Residential Building is based out in Mumbai region in the state of Maharashtra, India. The study is aimed at creating an intelligent model through planning, analysis, scheduling and estimation using BIM based softwares. This software addresses project complexity and helps in managing the diverse demands and requirements of designers and contractors. This paper brings out detailed 3D smart model, its complete design report, complete scheduling and approximate estimation. Tall structures have continued to climb higher and higher facing strange loading effects and very high loading values due to dominating lateral loads. The design criteria for tall buildings are strength, serviceability, stability and human comfort. Thus, the effects of lateral loads like wind loads, earthquake forces are attaining increasing importance and almost every designer is faced with the problem of providing adequate strength and stability against lateral loads. Designing using Softwares like Etabs and Revit reduces a lot of time in design work. Details of each and every member can be obtained using Revit. Accuracy is improved by using software. Primavera P6 is an integrated Project Portfolio Management solution consisting of role specific tools to satisfy each team member’s needs, responsibilities and skills. This project presents a multi-storeyed residential building is analyzed using ETABS considering all the external forces. This project is designed as per INDIAN CODES i.e IS 456:2000. This project also deals with Primavera P6 which is an EPPM software that includes project management, scheduling and estimation. In the last few years, the construction industry has witnessed a spurt in the use of more advanced software and tools, thanks to the rapid technological advancements, and one of them is the emergence of the Building Information Model (BIM). With the help of advancement in AR and VR technologies we will be able to visually represent our building more effectively using Gamma AR and Enscape.