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5 reasons why elec calc™ BIM is a state-of-an-art software for the electrical installations design
/0 Comments/in Blog, News/by RossanaThe level of detail and the level of development in the BIM environment
/0 Comments/in Blog, News/by RossanaMaturity Model and BIM Levels
/0 Comments/in Blog, News/by RossanaBIM is becoming a global language for the infrastructure and construction sector, enabling greater collaboration and movement of capabilities across borders. Trace Software International is at the forefront of integrating its electrical calculation with BIM. With our exciting partnership our of software elec calc™ and BIM & CO – produces a powerful combined software for BIM.
The Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been a growing, valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in the building industry. That is why our elec calc™ BIM solution meets the changing demands within the construction industry. This a module that integrates calculation software in BIM with the following iterative processes: Facilitating the flow between a 3D model and the electrical sizing and calculation that all meet the IFC format standards.
What is BIM?
Based on this information, the full life-cycle of a building, from initial conception to project completion, can be managed effectively. In that sense, it’s an indispensable part of the decision-making process.
BIM refers to a collaborative method of working which is based on the generation and exchange of data between various project parties on the same project. In our elec calc™ BIM solution it features the ability within installation, to build the one-line diagram from the explorer and also build the one-line diagram from the 3D mock-up.
It provides a powerful way to access the BIM objects and stay current with this growing trend in construction design.
Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), for a long time these industries have sought out to increase productivity and quality, while at the same time decrease costs as well as project delivery time, hence using BIM gives the best potential in reaching these goals.
BIM simulates the construction project in a virtual environment. Just as in our elec calc™ BIM solution allows you to create a one-line diagram of electrical an installation from the BIM model and define the cable routing (calculating lengths, adding cables as objects).
The key benefit of a BIM is its accurate geometrical representation of the parts of a building, in an integrated data environment. Some great features of elec calc™ BIM include IFC Explorer, your electrical objects are recognized from IFC data and interactions between Explorer, 3D Viewer and elec calc™ one-line diagram, identifying components in real time between your 3D Viewer and the one-line diagram.
The BIM Maturity Model
The BIM maturity model describes levels of maturity with regards to the ability of the construction supply chain to operate and exchange information.
The BIM model levels are applied to the entirety of the project scenario however a company may claim to operate at Level 2 but, can only operate at Level 1 which is very normal as companies or organisation mature on different timescales.
There are different levels of shared collaboration in a construction project. Those are known as BIM maturity levels. As we proceed through the levels, the collaboration between the various sides is increasing. At the time being, there are four distinct BIM maturity levels.
· BIM Level 0 (Low Collaboration)
It’s the simplest step of the information generating process. It doesn’t practically involve any level of cooperation. Level 0 is essentially the use of computer aided design (or CAD tools) to create drawings and drawn elements using IT software.
· BIM Level 1 (Partial Collaboration)
Within Level 1, we progress from CAD to generate suites of 2D information, followed by non-federated 3D models.
· BIM Level 2 (Full Collaboration)
The focus of interest on this level is the way in which the information is shared across the various project members.
· BIM Level 3 (Full Integration)
BIM Level 3 is the goal for the construction industry. Its main point is the attainment of full integration (iBIM) of the information in a cloud-based environment.
The maturity model is also used to define the supporting infrastructure required at each level of capability.
BIM Dimensions
A common misconception around BIM relates with its dimensions. The dimensions are different than the BIM maturity levels. BIM dimensions are inextricably connected to the type of data that can become available through the process. They can be found both in BIM Level 2 and Level 3.
There are four types of BIM dimensions:
3D: It refers to 3D generated drawings.
4D: It is linked to time management.
5D: It concerns data that relates with the cost of the project.
6D: It’s a dimension dedicated to the life cycle management of a building.
What can BIM working do, that conventional working can’t?
elec calc™ BIM allows information to be shared by different participants along the different stages of design, construction and operation. From the aspect of cable routing you have the ability for the calculation of cable lengths, and of the added cables as objects in the layout.
Model checking could be described as the detailed process of examining a system model on if it is meeting certain criteria. It’s understandable that model checking has tremendous importance for BIM. Model checking is a central element in computer science and by extension in BIM. With elec calc™ BIM, 3D model updates are available, import a review of IFC and receive a notification of the changes in the installation one-line diagram – Export IFC and BCF.
There is no question that the concept of collaborative working has become more popular over the years and is now becoming the standard practice for many countries and companies.
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Newsletter december 2021
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We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year !
Newsletter December 2021
Editorial
Aude Genest
Chief Operating Officer
Trace Software International
Building the future of electrical installations calculation
Dear readers,
We are coming to the end of 2021, a great year for us marked by an acceleration in the management of electrical and photovoltaic installations.
Thanks to our investments in research and development, and our concern for innovation, our software solutions are essential to meet the current energy and economic challenges in the building and energy sectors.
Professionals are increasingly required to manage complex installations using mixing renewable sources with conventional sources. In addition to this, new consumer behaviour and regulations, linked to photovoltaic production or electromobility, have led to the emergence of new needs in terms of design of electrical installations. Many of our customers have recently chosen elec calc™ as this solution meets the requirements of EV charging stations installations and we thank them for that.
Thanks to the innovations launched in 2021 notably with elec calc™ and elec calc™ GRID, these professionals can fully enter the era of energy transition. But we are not stopping there because 2022 is already promising.
In 2022, electrical installations management will go even further with the deployment of QuickSchem™ and elec calc™ Reader, which we presented in our previous newsletters. BIM electrical design will be further simplified with new features of elec calc™ BIM already available in the software. New features are also coming in archelios™ Suite for photovoltaic installations. Finally, in 2022, our technology will be showcased at key events internationally.
Many challenges await us and our goal is to build, with and for our customers, the future of electrical calculation.
Trace Software wish you a very happy holiday season!
Software: what’s new?
elec calc™ GRID: New video
elec calc™ GRID software provides a complete solution for the simulation of all types of multi-source meshed networks, i.e. smart grid management. Discover the features of this new software.
elec calc™ BIM : new features in 2022 that simplify BIM electrical design
Trace Software has just launched the new version of elec calc ™ BIM. The evolutions of this new version are mainly focused on the recovery of data from a Revit® digital model.
News and blog
Electrical design: what are the different types of short circuit currents?
The different types of short-circuit currents are parameters to be taken into account in the electrical design. Depending on installation type, earthing system and the point in which a short-circuit may happen, we do not exactly know which one of them will be the most harmful. elec calc™ can calculate different types of short-circuit.
Solar production forecast: what are the key factors?
The annual yield of a photovoltaic system depends on many factors, not all of which are equally influential. The purpose of this article is to address some of the most important of these factors, from incident irradiation on the modules, to injection into the grid.
How is it possible to check thermal stress in an electrical conductor?
elec calc™ software calculates the maximum let-through energy on all the conductors and compares it to their thermal withstand value. This verification applies to the phases but also to the neutral and to the PE. If this condition is not met a thermal stress error is displayed on the cable. In the event of a thermal stress problem, it is always possible to oversize the cross-section of the conductors, thus increasing their admissible thermal stress. However, other possibilities can overcome this increase in section
Photovoltaic: what is self-consumption?
A solar self-consumption installation uses the PV electricity generated on-site to meet the energy needs of the consumer while minimizing or excluding the use of electricity from the utility grid. As the energy is generated on site, transmission losses are kept at a minimum. It is an optimal choice for home or industry energy efficiency as it allows significant savings.
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Webinar
Our experts offer regular webinar sessions on elec calc™ and archelios™ suite software solutions. Take advantage of these webinars by registering for free.
International fairs
Intersolution, Gent – Belgium – 19-20 January 2022
Light and Building, Frankfurt – Germany – 13-18 March 2022
BIM World Paris – France – 2022, 5-6 April 2022