Autodesk Plant 3D 2014 Curriculum

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Unit 1 – BIM Modeling Basics
- Lesson 1: Modeling Building Elements
- Lesson 2: Building Envelope
- Lesson 3: Curtain Systems
- Lesson 4: Interiors and Circulation
- Lesson 5: Fixtures, Fittings, and Furniture
- Lesson 6: Views and Visualization
- Lesson 7: Materials, Lighting, and Rendering
Unit 2 – BIM Design Process
- Lesson 1: Area and Space Planning
- Lesson 2: Project Phases and Phased Design
- Lesson 3: Design Options
- Lesson 4: Detailed Design/Construction Documents
- Lesson 5: Detailed Design/Schedules and Quantities
Unit 3 – Green Building Design
- Lesson 1: Passive Design
- Lesson 2: Material Properties and Energy Impact
- Lesson 3: Water Use and Collection
- Lesson 4: Power Use and Generation
- Lesson 5: Daylighting
Unit 4 – Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Lesson 1: Preparing to Share Models
- Lesson 2: Modeling Structural Elements
- Lesson 3: Modeling Electrical Systems
- Lesson 4: Modeling Plumbing Systems
- Lesson 5: Modeling Mechanical Systems
- Lesson 6: Coordination and Interference Checking
Unit 5 – Using BIM in Integrated Project Delivery
- Lesson 1: Model Integration and Management
- Lesson 2: Identifying and Resolving Issues
- Lesson 3: Scheduling and 4D Simulation
- Lesson 4: Presenting the Project Model
Unit 6 – Performance-Based Conceptual Design
- Lesson 1: Program, Site, Set Up
- Lesson 2: Parametric Modeling with Design Options
- Lesson 3: Exploring Options through Analysis
- Lesson 4: Next Steps – Refining with Pattern Based Families
Unit 7 – Extending BIM Beyond Design
- Lesson 1: Modeling for Construction
- Lesson 2: 4D Simulation and Construction Planning
- Lesson 3: Model-Based Estimating and Quantity Takeoff
- Lesson 4: Using BIM for Fabrication
- Lesson 5: Using BIM for Operations and Facilities Management

Autodesk Plant 3D 2014 Curriculum

The Autodesk Plant Design 2014 curriculum is intended to cover the introductory knowledge needed to begin a successful career in process piping design using the AutoCAD 2014 Plant software. Upon finishing this course, the student will have been exposed to the fundamental concepts which are the basis for piping design including:

Piping specification editing with AutoCAD Spec Editor,
Intelligent P&ID drafting with AutoCAD P&ID,
3D modeling of pipe and equipment with AutoCAD Plant 3D,
Isometric and orthographic drawing generation with AutoCAD Plant 3D,
Report Generation with AutoCAD Plant Report Creator

The course is divided into six units. Each unit will introduce a series of new concepts pertaining to process piping design. The units are divided into lessons, each building upon previous lessons and culminating with a set of review questions.

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Author Bio

Joel C. Harris attended California Institute of Technology. He has been teaching AutoCAD in various capacities since 1986. Having worked as an AutoCAD third-party developer, AutoCAD reseller and instructor at Bellingham Technical College, he has experienced the CAD business from many sides. Currently, he has over 22 years of experience in piping design and as a plant design software administrator. He is a member of the ‘‘Krusty Krew’’ that participates in the plant design community at www.DaveTyner.com. He lives in Washington State with his wife Cynthia and two children.

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