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IFC File

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The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is intended to describe building and construction industry data.It is a neutral and open specification that is not controlled by a single vendor or group of vendors. It is an object-based file format w...

Jul 12, 2011

Tekla 3D BIM Software

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Tekla develops model-based software products for the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) market, for local government use and for power companies. These products provide users with state-of-the-art features and functionality for creati...

Jul 12, 2011

3D Objects

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3D Objects are 3D digital representations of elements of a 3d BIM model such as RC columns or even a light bulb. They are intelligent items/objects that have unique characteristics such as weight,area,density and volume.

Jul 12, 2011

4D Focus Time

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BIM 4D Focus Time is a part of the 4d timeline in 4d software whereby viewers of a 4d model can manipulate the actions of the 4d scenario by sliding the focus time on the Gantt Chart element.

Jul 12, 2011

Synchro 4D/5D BIM Software

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Headquartered in Birmingham, England, Synchro Ltd began software product development in 2001 on its construction simulation and task management solution, and has been recognized for its achievements in producing award-winning, innovation technology. ...

Jul 12, 2011

5D BIM

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5D BIM is the cost element of BIM. 5D stage takes place from concept stage through to handover of a project. It also has significance during the Asset Management stage of a project.

Jul 12, 2011

OFC Laying

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OFC LayingBy Using Concrete/Road Cutter EquipmentResourcesSurvey Team of 4  (1 Suveyor , 3 Assistants)Equipment with Operator and HelperCutting Line Marking team ( 2-3 Persons)OFC cable laying team ( 4 Persons)Splicing team (2  technicians )Productiv...

Jul 12, 2011

Fibre Cables

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There are 4 phases to laying fibre cables - The laying of the duct, the pulling of the fibre cable, the splicing/terminating of the cable and the testing of the cable.The production rate for the laying of the duct will be as any similar small diamete...

Jul 12, 2011

Traditional mass fill foundations

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Includes excavation and concrete pour.Assumes 450mm wide, average of 1.5m deep, No earthwork support, reinforcement or claymaster.35 linear metres per day per gang.

Jul 13, 2011

creating a program

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   I asked my immediate superior why our  project baseline and tender projects : 1) activity duration are almost the same in every WBS,  2.) why the relationships are SS & FF and the lag are almost the same and 3) why the activity bars are almost ove...

Jul 13, 2011

Barrel Vaulted Timber Diagrid Roof Construction

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I am currently undertaking a project that incorportaes a Glulam Timber Diagrid Barrel Vaulted Roof. Has anyone here had any experience of such a form of construction that they would be willing to pass on. The arch spans approx 38M and maed up of 4m g...

Jul 13, 2011

Grouping band

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if the activities used more than calendar how p6 calculate the variance finish or start for grouping band

Jul 13, 2011

Road Basecourse

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A good rule of thumb for the construction of road basecourseUrban environment:Spread & Compact Production = 30m3/hrTrimming Production = 250m2/hrRural environment:Spread & Compact Production = 50m3/hrTrimming Production = 350m2/hr

Jul 14, 2011

Working Platforms

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Working PlatformsTask / DescriptionSlow  Ave  Fast   Units Metal KwikStage, 5 Boards with 2m lifts11.1 11.9 12.5  m run/hr Metal KwikStage, 5 Boards with 3m lifts9.1 10.0 10.5  m run/hr Metal KwikStage, House Scaffold with 3 lifts2.8 3.2 3.8  m run/h...

Jul 14, 2011