Shri Vishnu Engineering College For Women (A)

(UGC Autonomous, Affiliated to JNTUK, Approved by AICTE, Accredited by NBA and NAAC A+)
Vishnupur, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh– 534 202
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION FUNCTIONS OF SMART BUILDINGS USING BIM
A.Sony, M.Jahnavi Sai Latha, V.Sruthi, M.Yamini

Abstract Safety Analysis: Conclusions

• Safety analysis in Building Information Modeling (BIM) can span
Smart buildings are key to sustainable urban development, leveraging multiple phases of a construction project, with considerations in both • The analysis and simulation functions offered by BIM in smart building
cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, comfort, and the planning and design phase as well as the construction phase. development provide a revolutionary approach to design, construction,
sustainability. Central to this advancement is Building Information • During the planning and design phase, safety considerations involve and operation.
Modelling (BIM), which digitally represents a building's characteristics, analyzing the overall layout, identifying potential hazards, and • BIM enables stakeholders to conduct thorough analyses and simulations
facilitating collaboration among stakeholders throughout the project incorporating design features that enhance safety. throughout the building's lifecycle, empowering informed decision-
lifecycle. BIM enables visualization, simulation, and analysis, driving • BIM can be utilized for construction sequencing and logistics planning making.
informed decision-making and improved project outcomes. With to optimize the construction process and minimize safety risks. • These functions allow designers to optimize building performance,
increasing attention in smart building research, BIM has become a vital enhance energy efficiency, and improve occupant comfort.
tool for achieving sustainability goals in the construction industry. As • Leveraging BIM for analysis and simulation supports the achievement
Clash Detection:
smart technologies advance globally, integrating Building Information of greater sustainability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness in smart
Modelling (BIM) becomes crucial for designing, constructing, and Clash detection entails the identification and resolution of conflicts or
Fig.1 Smart Building building projects.
managing intelligent buildings. This study highlights BIM's significance clashes among various building elements throughout the design and
construction stages. • The integration of BIM's capabilities in smart building development
across the entire lifecycle of smart buildings, focusing on its Daylight Analysis: signifies a significant advancement in the AEC industry, fostering
transformative impact through analysis and simulation functions. Daylight simulation is the emulation of natural sunlight conditions through smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable built environments.
Leveraging BIM's capabilities and modern analytical tools, stakeholders artificial lighting systems to replicate the changing intensity and direction
can attain unprecedented levels of sustainability, efficiency, and occupant of sunlight throughout the day.
comfort in smart buildings.
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Fig.5 Clash Detection
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Fig.3 Solar Analysis Result sustainability of facilities throughout their lifecycle.
Thermal Analysis:
Planning Operation & Energy performance simulation :
and Design Construction
Maintenance Results Thermal analysis involves simulating and evaluating the heat transfer
• Energy performance simulation involves using computer models to
Supervisor
Phase Phase Phase within a building, allowing designers to optimize insulation, window
placement, and HVAC systems for enhanced energy efficiency and predict and optimize energy usage, considering factors such as building
occupant comfort. design, occupancy patterns, weather data, and smart technology Vatsavayee Manasa (M. Tech)
controls. Assistant Professor , Department of Civil Engineering, SVECW

 Daylight Analysis Facilities Management

 Solar Analysis Energy Performance Author Details
 Thermal Analysis simulation
 Safety Analysis
1. Andraju Sony – 20B01A0103
Maddi Jahnavi Sai Latha – 20B01A0130
Experiments & Results 2.
3. Vankayala Sruthi – 20B01A0154
 In this study, we constructed a (G+2) Smart Building on a plot measure 4. Moru Yamini - 21B05A0109
65' x 72’. Fig.4 Thermal Analysis Result Fig.7 Optimization Effective Scenarios Ranking B. Tech, Final Year, Department of Civil Engineering, SVECW
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