Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to BIM in Infrastructure Design

• BIM fundamentals for civil infrastructure

• BIM standards and project lifecycle in road design

• Overview of Autodesk Civil 3D and Revit integration

• Benefits of BIM adoption in transportation projects

• Case study: BIM implementation in national highway project

Module 2: Terrain Modeling and Surface Creation in Civil 3D

• Importing survey data and creating TIN surfaces

• Surface editing and contour labeling

• Surface analysis: slope, elevation, and watersheds

• Hands-on: Generate terrain model from raw survey data

Module 3: Alignments, Profiles, and Road Geometry

• Creating horizontal and vertical alignments

• Designing road centerlines and geometry constraints

• Profile views and design profiles

• Corridor modeling fundamentals

• Practical: Model a two-lane rural road alignment

Module 4: Corridor and Cross-Section Modeling

• Assembly and subassembly creation

• Corridor region and targeting tools

• Cross-section generation and annotation

• Volume calculations and quantity take-off

• Lab: Corridor model with retaining wall and intersections

Module 5: Stormwater and Drainage Design in Civil 3D

• Pipe network tools and parts catalog

• Stormwater inlet and pipe layout

• Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis (Rational Method)

• Connecting stormwater design with corridors

• Exercise: Create a stormwater system linked to road design

Module 6: Subgrade and Utility Coordination

• Subgrade modeling using link codes and targets

• Incorporating water, gas, and electrical lines in road design

• Clash detection techniques using BIM 360 or Navisworks

• Practical: Integrate utility networks into road corridor model

Module 7: Revit Integration and 3D Visualization

• Exporting Civil 3D models for use in Revit

• Importing surfaces and alignments into Revit

• Modeling road-related structures (culverts, retaining walls, bridges) in Revit

• Linking road design with structural components

• Workshop: Create 3D visualization of a road section in Revit

Module 8: BIM Collaboration and Coordination Techniques

• Project setup and file exchange between Civil 3D and Revit

• BIM 360 for cloud-based coordination

• Model review, markup, and revision control

• Clash detection and resolution workflow

• Team exercise: Multidisciplinary BIM coordination meeting

Module 9: Documentation and Quantity Reporting

• Sheet set creation and plan production in Civil 3D

• Annotating plans, profiles, and sections

• Extracting quantities and materials

• Creating detailed documentation from BIM models

• Practical: Prepare a plan and profile sheet set for submission

Module 10: Capstone Project and Review

• Final project: Integrated road design from concept to BIM documentation

• Presentations and peer critique

• Review of objectives and open Q&A

• Course evaluation and feedback

• Certificate of Completion