BIM com o TQS

Summary

This video presents an overview of TQS software's capabilities for BIM-based structural projects. It explains how TQS facilitates 3D modeling with detailed attributes for structural elements, supporting collaboration between different disciplines. The video highlights the integration of TQS with Revit through plugins for seamless data exchange, enabling the import and export of structural models while ensuring compatibility and data accuracy. TQS also supports collision detection, automatic hole generation, and transformation of elements like walls into loads. Additionally, it can read and export IFC files for interoperability with other software, and features the G3D Editor for custom 3D modeling. It further includes BCF file handling for communication between teams, streamlining project coordination.

Takeaways

• 😀 BIM (Building Information Modeling) allows for multidisciplinary modeling, where each discipline is responsible for its own modeling and information sharing is crucial.
• 😀 TQS is a software that facilitates structural modeling in BIM, integrating geometry, materials, and other structural elements.
• 😀 BIM is becoming mandatory in contracts, and engineers are required to deliver the BIM model along with traditional drawings for structures.
• 😀 TQS enables integration with other disciplines, such as architecture, to enhance structural modeling, including the use of 3D architecture models as references.
• 😀 Plugins like the TQS plugin for Revit allow for seamless synchronization between TQS and Revit, facilitating import and export of models and data.
• 😀 The TQS plugin for Revit imports structural models into Revit and exports them back to TQS for use as reference in further structural design work.
• 😀 TQS can automatically generate reports on structural collisions with systems like plumbing, electrical, or HVAC through integrated tools for clash detection and resolution.
• 😀 The TQS plugin can handle hydraulic, electrical, and air-conditioning systems, interpreting elements like pipes and creating reports to resolve collisions.
• 😀 TQS supports the export of structural data in the IFC format, making it compatible with other BIM software like ArchiCAD, Solibri, and Revit.
• 😀 TQS provides a graphical editor (G3D1) for creating and editing 3D models, allowing the integration of solids to complement structural designs, or to modify models from other disciplines.

Q & A

What is BIM and how does it relate to structural engineering?

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a multidisciplinary modeling concept where objects are represented geometrically in 3D with attributes for each discipline. For structural engineering, it includes elements like geometry and material properties of structural components, facilitating better communication between disciplines and ensuring accuracy in project development.

What are the key components typically included in a BIM model for structures?

A BIM model for structures usually contains structural elements such as beams, columns, foundations, and slabs, along with their geometry and material properties. The model also includes elements that are critical for the integrity of the structure and may integrate data from other disciplines, like architecture or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing).

How does TQS interact with other software through plugins?

TQS provides plugins that allow for seamless communication with other software, such as Revit. These plugins enable the import and export of structural models between TQS and other platforms, automating processes like synchronization and reducing manual work in managing BIM models.

What is the TQS Revit plugin and how does it help engineers?

The TQS Revit plugin is a tool that integrates TQS with Revit. It allows engineers to import structural models from TQS into Revit and vice versa. The plugin automates processes like the creation of families and parameters in Revit, making it easier to synchronize models without manual intervention.

What functionality does the TQS plugin offer when importing models from Revit?

When importing models from Revit, the TQS plugin automatically generates structural models in TQS using Revit families and parameters. This automation helps to streamline the process of transferring models between the two platforms, saving time and ensuring consistency.

What is the role of the TQS plugin in handling collisions in structural models?

The TQS plugin helps to detect and address collisions between structural elements and other disciplines, such as MEP systems. It can generate automatic reports on clashes, allowing engineers to resolve issues such as misalignment or interference between different building components.

How does TQS handle the export of structural models in IFC format?

TQS supports the export of structural models in IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) format, a widely recognized open standard for BIM. This export allows the structural model to be shared with other BIM software such as ArchiCAD or Solibri, ensuring compatibility across different platforms.

What is the benefit of using IFC files in BIM?

Using IFC files in BIM facilitates interoperability between different software systems, as it is a standardized format that can be read by a variety of BIM tools. This enhances collaboration among different disciplines and ensures that the model can be used across different stages of the construction process.

How does TQS manage the creation and editing of 3D models?

TQS offers a graphic editor called G3D1 that allows engineers to create and edit 3D models directly within the software. This tool enables the generation of custom solids, complementing the 3D structure model and refining the overall design without the need for external software.

How does TQS handle collaboration and communication between different disciplines?

TQS facilitates collaboration through features like the BCF (BIM Collaboration Format), which enables the exchange of annotated files containing issues that need attention. Engineers can respond to these issues directly within TQS, improving the communication and resolution of design conflicts between disciplines.