Trivia Flashcards
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Which UK government mandate, issued in April 2016, required Level 2 BIM on all centrally procured public sector projects?
Answer: The Government Construction Strategy
The UK Government Construction Strategy included the April 2016 mandate requiring BIM Level 2 on all centrally procured public construction projects.
What is the function of a 'model server' in an open BIM workflow?
Answer: It hosts IFC models centrally so multiple users can query and update them
A model server hosts IFC-based BIM models centrally, enabling multiple users to query, view, and in some cases update models through an open, interoperable interface.
Which software company originally developed ArchiCAD, one of the first BIM-capable architectural tools?
Answer: Graphisoft
ArchiCAD was developed by Graphisoft (a Hungarian company) and is one of the pioneering BIM authoring tools, first released in 1984.
In BIM, what is a 'smart object'?
Answer: A model element with embedded parametric data and behavior rules
A smart object (or intelligent object) is a BIM component that carries parametric data, geometry, and behavior rules that update automatically based on design changes.
What does 'EIR' stand for in BIM project delivery, and who typically produces it?
Answer: Employer's Information Requirements, produced by the client
EIR (Employer's Information Requirements) is a document produced by the client that specifies what BIM information they need, in what format, and at what project stages.
Which BIM process uses point cloud data captured by laser scanners to create accurate as-built models?
Answer: Scan-to-BIM
Scan-to-BIM is the process of using laser scan point cloud data to reverse-engineer and create accurate as-built BIM models of existing conditions.
What distinguishes a 'soft clash' from a 'hard clash' in BIM clash detection?
Answer: A soft clash is a clearance or proximity violation; a hard clash is a direct physical overlap
A hard clash is when two elements physically occupy the same space, while a soft clash (or clearance clash) occurs when elements are too close together, violating required maintenance or operational clearances.