An Insight into Advanced Perspectives (Functions) of BIM Tools for Structural Analysis and Design of High-rise Irregular Buildings

Abstract

The increasing complexity of modern era high-rise buildings, particularly irregular in any aspect either vertical irregularities or plan structural irregularities, demands user friendly commands in softwares for their efficient structural analysis and design. The latest version of commercially available software (like ETABS, SAP, STAAD- PRO, RSAP, TEKLA etc.) have advanced functions to cater various unattended issues like meshing options, modelling of irregular shapes, diaphragm and floor rigidity, wind load simulation, dynamic analysis etc., But still, there are issues which needs to be addressed for quick and precise analysis and design like integration of detailing tools with analysis and design, complex design and analysis process for managing large scale projects. The purpose of this review is to explore the effectiveness of BIM tools (e.g., Revit, RSAP) compared to other frequently used softwares in industry through having insight to advanced functions and automation innovations via programming languages (Dynamo, Python) developed in streamlining workflows, optimizing design, and facilitating collaboration. It involves a rigorous review of high-quality research articles (published in reputed journals within the last three years or having high citations). Insights are drawn to identify the potential of automation, particularly in analysis and design of irregular high-rise buildings. The programming can be integrated with BIM Tools to automate and make process quick and error free. The studies reveal that Dynamo-Revit used in rebar optimization and modelling stairs. Furthermore, new automation tools are necessary for making BIM Tools more efficient and easier to use for analysis and design of high-rise irregular building.