LO1. Transfer traditional drawing and detailing skills to the CAD environment and use CAD software to produce drawings and construction details.

Assignment Handbook

CAD and Mathematics for Construction-

Module Code: 4BU512 Academic year: 2021/2022

Programme Titles:  BSc (Hons) Construction Management and Property Development

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

CAD Assignment No: 1

Assignment Title: AutoCAD and Revit Drawings

Weighting:         50% of overall module grade

Issue Date: W/C 27.09.2021

Hand-in Dates: 3rd January 2022

Introduction

In the world of construction and the built environment, designs, buildings and construction is communicated through drawings; these drawings are an accurate representation of the building to be. Plans –cut view from above, Sections –cut view from the sides, elevations –views of the facades are some of the most important drawings you will need to understand.

AutoCAD and Revit are one of the most common programmes in the market today AutoCAD being possibly one of the oldest to be dedicated to architecture. You will learn to use these programmes through the course of this module but remember, practice makes perfect; the more you do at home the better your skills will become.

Aim and Objectives:

The assignment for cad will aim to teach you how to draw a plan in AutoCAD, one of the many programmes used to draw buildings. Being a computer programme, it is also capable of doing many mathematical equations such as calculating the area of a room. A skill extremely necessary for the quantification of material in a job, thus part of the final assignment for this module.

Finally we will introduce you to the programme Revit which is, from the same family of AutoCAD, but with built in Building Information Modelling. .

Learning outcomes for this assignment.

1. Transfer traditional drawing and detailing skills to the CAD environment and use CAD software to produce drawings and construction details.

2. Recognise the various features and functions of CAD software and explore their potential in the design process within the computer aided environment.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical knowledge required to investigate and solve a range of construction related problems.

The Assignment Submission 50%:

You have been commissioned by a client to propose designs for planning purposes for a new small retail unit in Derby city centre.

You will be allocated two aspects for the design in week 2:

Site

A, B, C or D (these can be imported to CAD from http://digimap.edina.ac.uk/ , (you will need to register) and then use

Development

1. Garden Centre,
2. Drive thru restaurant
3. Petrol Filling Station
4. Doctor’s Surgery 

Your site will be allocated on Udo. Please complete your stated site.

Submission Requirements

The proposed site layout (A3 Portrait Layout) exported to a PDF file to a standard scale showing detail of the building outline and hard landscaping around the building. Provide a suitable title block and border to include necessary information.

You must ensure that key dimensions and relevant text is included on your drawings.

CAD drawings showing the front and one side elevation (A2 or A3) Revit Drawing showing a 3D projection of your design fully rendered for the Client.

All specific features/positions to be textually explained on the drawings as appropriate with reference to related British Standards.

Provide a suitable title block and border to include necessary information.

One digital copy of all the above information file clearly stating your full name, module code, phase and year of submission.

Submission Date: See front sheet.

The assignment must be uploaded into the turn-it-in submission point on or before the date of submission.  Late submission will subject to the declining grade policy .

Anonymous Marking

From September 2019, it has been agreed, with the Union of Students (US) that all work will be anonymously marked. To achieve this all submitted work (Turnitin or Student Centre) will only have your student number on it to identify it for grade entry. Please ensure that you do not include your name on any submission.

eSubmission

In order to reduce unnecessary travel and queuing time for students, the University is moving to electronic submission (eSubmission) of all assignments where this is possible. Your tutor will advise you if this is not the case for the assignments of this module.

Start by taking a look at the eSub website www.derby.ac.uk/esub as this is the main site supporting students with eSubmission and provides support documents and videos to talk you through the whole process.

You will also find a printable guide In the Assessments area of your module called Electronic Submission Guide for Students this will talk you through the submission process and guide you to further resources to help you submit your work

Reading Material

It is suggested that the following reading material will assist in preparing your assignment.

Recommended Reading for standards:

(i) Approved document A – Structure

(ii) Approved Document B – Fire Safety

(iii) Approved document C - Site preparation and resistance to moisture

(iv) Approved document F - Ventilation

(v) Approved document J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems

(vi) Approved document H - Drainage and waste disposal

(vii) Approved document L1 - Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings

(viii) Approved document N - Glazing

(ix) Approved document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact

Note: All elements of the report must be type written.

Recommended Reading:

AutoCAD 2020 For Beginners (2020) CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Jefferis, A., Jones, M., Jefferis, T., (2008),’ AutoCAD 2008 for Architecture, Thompson Delmar

Szalapaj, P., (2004),’ CAD Architecture’, Oxford: Architectural, 0750657162

Hamad, M, (2015) AutoCAD 2016 Essentials

Finkelstein, E. (2014), AutoCAD 2015 Bible

Other Resources:

Online resource center UDo http://udo.derby.ac.uk

Use of AutoCAD software:

There are many CAD dedicated computers available for you to use.  The labs are MS213a, MS210, MS136, MS135 and the workshop mezzanine level lab at Markeaton Street and B224 and B225 at Kedleston Road. AT Britannia Mill you can use BMLG06 They are all loaded with the same image and have all the software you need, so please do not put the pressure on one lab alone.  Obviously, for your free reign work you do need to find the one where there are no lectures.

Note: These sources are guides only to commonly available material.  Students will also be expected to consult other relevant source material.

NO MARKS AT ALL IF THE AutoCAD and REVIT FILES ARE MISSING!

ETHICS, PLAGIARISM and ACADEMIC OFFENCES

An “academic offence” is committed when a student tries to gain improper advantage for her/himself, or not following the Academic Regulations, concerning any part of the assessment process. Please refer to the 3Rs

http://www.derby.ac.uk/cfq/quality-enhancement/academic-regulations-3rs

For further guidance refer to the University Study Skills guidance on Referencing and Citation, found at

http://www.derby.ac.uk/library/study-skills/citing-and-referencing

Marking Criteria

This scale applies to Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the University Credit Framework. The descriptors are typical characteristics of the standard of work associated with each range of marks. The descriptors are illustrative and for guidance only. They are not comprehensive. A mark of 40% is regarded as a minimum pass.

For a comprehensive view of this scale please refer to the 3Rs document on page 28-40.

http://www.derby.ac.uk/media/derbyacuk/contentassets/documents/academicregulations/Assessment-regulations-for-undergraduate-programmes.pd 

Performance Criteria

First (70%+) The work will have been completed to a professional standard throughout and will include robust application of layer control. Paper and Model space scaling will be correct and conform to industry standards, extensive use of referencing to British Standards with formal presentation including use of fonts, line choice and dimensions. The write element will be robust and cover the principle aspects undertaken.

Second, First Division (60-69%) The work will have been produced to a very good standard with good layer control. Scaling and the use of paper/model space will be correct and good use of standards will be employed. Overall presentation will be very good with some demonstration of font and line assignment. The written element will be very good covering key aspects.

Second, Second Division (50-59%) The submission will be of a good overall standard with clear evidence of layer control and some use of model and paper space with most scaling correct. Presentation will have considered the use of different fonts and included appropriate colour usage and key extra

Third (40-49%) The work will be of a satisfactory standard and the drawings will demonstrate that the student has a grasp of key aspects including scaling, although this may not be always correct and relate the work to key British standards. The written elements will address the process undertaken and show some independent research.

Marginal Fail (35-39%) The submission will match the Third criteria generally but will include shortcomings and in places fail to demonstrate a practical understanding of CAD. The written work will cover key points but maybe incomplete or limited in nature.

Fail (0-34%) the submission will not have covered the learning outcomes and have major weakness, omissions or shortcoming. None submission will result in a grade of zero as will none submission of files (which can be opened in the correct version of CAD)