Building Information Modeling

The chamber structure model, shown in red, has many members passing through the web of the sloped facility structure, shown in gray. Overlapping the chamber and facility structures maximizes the usable scan height within the chamber given the available facility space. Avoiding interference between the chamber and facility structure is possible through BIM.

Old facility with no BIM model? No problem! The facility model in the images is a point cloud model generated using a 3D scanner. This point cloud model was imported into BIM software and used by all trades to accurately integrate MEP systems to the shielded chamber and avoid structural interferences.

The BIM coordination model image shows the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and shielding models combined. Using BIM’s clash detection capabilities within a coordination model will ensure that all penetrations are located and properly shielded. A BIM coordination model provides each trade the opportunity to check their design against others within the same model space resulting in cohesive design, installation, and operation.

Wondering how your new lab environment will look? With BIM’s rendering capabilities, you don’t have to wait for the installation to see the final product. Using BIM’s clash detection capabilities within a coordination model will ensure that all penetrations are located and properly shielded. A BIM coordination model provides each trade the opportunity to check their design against others within the same model space resulting in cohesive design, installation, and operation.