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How to use Etabs 2016 for slab design

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video provides useful information on how to use Etabs 2016 for creating effective slab design. Formation of models becomes so simple. CAD drawings are directly transformed into ETABS models or applied as templates onto which ETABS objects are overlaid.

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SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Generation 2016 is Available

BIM & Beam

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Generation automatically generates a 3D rebar model inside of AutodeskĀ® RevitĀ® Structure 2016 based on computed analysis and design results. The rebar model provides an automatically generated proposition of reinforcement layout which fulfils the reinforcement requirement and which can be freely modified.

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Revit 2016 - Rendering Engines

Revit OpEd

Donā€™t confuse it with the Visual Style called Raytrace This means we find ourselves in another period of rendering engine transition from Mental Ray to Autodesk Raytracer instead. Revit 2016 has both Mental Ray and Autodesk Raytracer options available to us when we decide to render via our desktop (not using Cloud Rendering).

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Why Itā€™s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isnā€™t a new concept in construction. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams. in 2016 to 10.4 The 2017 report found the industry hasnā€™t made much progress in this regard. Whatā€™s Holding Contractors Back?

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LOD ā€“ Level of Development ā€“ buildingSmart ā€“ BimFORUM

Job Order Contracting

The Level of Development (LOD) Specification is supposed to provide clarity and reliability with respect t0 Building Information Models (BIM/BIMs). In theory, the goal of the LOD specification is to clarify what BIM “models” can be used for and their associated limitations, for both current and future users.

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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build)Ā 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The ACC mobile app houses all project information across many of Autodesk Construction Cloud suite of products, including: Autodesk Build Autodesk Docs Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro PlanGrid This tightly integrated mobile solution lets you view your most up-to-date BIM models and 2D sheets for projects.

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Rebar Projects in Revit

BIM & Beam

As Building Information Model (BIM) technology has expanded to include more workflows for rebar detailing adoption of these capabilities within the industry has accelerated. The UK will mandate BIM Level 2 for use on all government funded projects from 2016. and the UK. Read more on the ABT story: German version & English version.

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