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BIM for Structural Engineering

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This chapter describes the application of BIM in structural engineering. In this context, the difference between geometric and analytical models is explained. This in-depth discussion covers the application of the method in the various planning phases – including advance planning, permit planning, and construction planning. Finally, potential future developments are discussed.

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Fink, T. (2018). BIM for Structural Engineering. In: Borrmann, A., König, M., Koch, C., Beetz, J. (eds) Building Information Modeling. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92862-3_19

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