ENGM041 | 2024/5 | University of Exeter

MODULE TITLE	Digital Design and Virtual Reality in Construction	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ENGM041	MODULE CONVENER	Unknown

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS		11

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	20

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module will help you to develop the skills required of a civil engineer working in today’s construction industry. You will develop an understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM), including an introduction to basic modelling techniques, model navigation, review and interrogation as part of a collaborative design review process, dimension coordination from the model in support of site survey works, clash detection, buildability reviews, visual representation of construction sequences, temporary works planning and project logistical planning. During the module you will use industry software to create, from scratch, building models, which you can then interrogate and analyse to give you the best possible understanding of the use of this technology This module will help you to develop the skills in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) required to create and communicate a design to clients, stakeholders and the public in the most effective way possible. You will develop an understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM), including an introduction to basic modelling techniques, model navigation, review and interrogation as part of a collaborative design review process, dimension coordination from the model in support of site survey works, clash detection, buildability reviews, visual representation of construction sequences, and embodied carbon assessment. During the module, you will use industry software to create, from scratch, building models using innovative digital approaches such as 3D modelling and Virtual Reality.

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is for you to have the knowledge and skills to select the best method of design visualisation, from 2D drawings to 3D modelling, and from walkthrough video to immersive virtual environments, to work towards a successful project. You will understand the strengths and weaknesses of each method and be able to use them confidently.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1	Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems;
2	Awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering;
3	Evaluate available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
4	Use engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed;
5	Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate;
6	Consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards;
7	Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts;
8	Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks.
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
9	Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations;
10	Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:

Model space, coordinates and resolution
Two - Dimensional visualisation (AutoDesk AutoCAD)
Three - Dimensional visualisation (AutoDesk REVIT)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) and importing of survey data sets
Construction Sequencing and Temporary Works
Visualisation of Data/Rendering (Enscape)
Effective Dissemination of Information (PDF, Sequences, Virtual Reality and Fly-Throughs)

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	44	Guided Independent Study	196	Placement / Study Abroad

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	22	Lectures (11 x 2 hours)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	22	Workshops (11 x 2 hours)
Guided independent study	28	Research and wider reading
Guided independent study	28	Preparation for workshops
Guided independent study	50	Module assessments

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Worksheets during workshop sessions	In class	1-10	Answer sheets

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment

% of credit

Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length

ILOs assessed

Feedback method

Complex Group Project

60

30 pages of A4

1-10

Written

Presentation of Complex Group Project

40

10 slides + video + in-person presentation

1-10

Written

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Time scale for re-assessment
Complex Group Project	Complex Individual Project (15 pages of A4	1-10	Referral/deferral period
Presentation of Complex Group Project	Presentation (5 slides + video)	1-10	Referral/deferral period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.

Where there are practical reasons why the original form of assessment on a module cannot be replicated for referral or deferral purposes, an alternative form of assessment must be used. Examples of when this approach is justified include where the original assessment relied on fieldwork, group work, access to specialist equipment, or input from visiting staff; or where the process of assessment throughout the module was intricate, involving many assessments. The method of reassessment should address as many of the module’s intended learning outcomes as is possible.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Building Information Modelling, Andre Borrmann, ISBN 9783319928623

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	7	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Friday 31st May 2024	LAST REVISION DATE	Friday 3rd January 2025

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Model Space, Technical Drawing, Projections, Building Information Modelling, Survey Data

Digital Design and Virtual Reality in Construction - 2024 entry