United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum
Use of 3D modeling for BIM, fabrication, and installation
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Abstract
Advanced fabrication processes combined with parametric 3D modeling give designers and architects the freedom and versatility to push the boundaries of their art and develop compelling design narratives with awe inspiring structures. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum (USOPM) (Fig. 1) designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) is a manifestation of this approach.
This paper is a case study that will analyze three key aspects of the facade delivery from the fabrication and installation standpoints:
3D modeling process, BIM coordination, and field installation. This paper hopes to capture the essence of the implemented processes on the USOPM project as well as explore new avenues for the use of technology within the AEC industry at-large.
For 3D Modeling, this paper will detail the usage of parametric, feature-based modeling for the design, detailing, and fabrication of the complex metal panel shapes. For BIM Coordination, this paper will explore the use of coordinate point data and point cloud data for verification of as-built conditions, intersection of systems, and field layout. Lastly the paper will explore the field execution of the metal panel and curtainwall installation processes.
Authors
Ilja Aljoskin PMP
Project Manager
MG McGrath
ialjoskin@mgmcgrath.com
Lee Pepin
Director of Virtual Design & Construction
MG McGrath
lpepin@mgmcgrath.com
Neil Meredith RA
Modeler
MG McGrath
hello@sheetd.com
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Introduction
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum, located at the foothills of the beautiful Pike’s Peak mountain in Colorado Springs, is an homage to American Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The
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Project Background
The building’s structure was comprised of fifteen independent concrete slab-on-deck elevations and multifaceted structural steel skeleton. Radiused and twisted light gauge metal framing bridged the steel skeleton to create a
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3D Modeling
Proper 3D model development and coordination was essential to the success of the project, more so than in a traditional project delivery, because the 3D model heavily influenced fabrication output
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BIM Coordination
Coordination between trade partners is vital to a successful execution of any project. The façade BIM coordination on the USOPM project involved multiple trades including concrete, structural steel, light gauge
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Field Execution
When working with geometrically complex projects, the question of “how to build it” is always at the forefront of the project team’s minds. In order to properly execute the USOPM
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Conclusion
The execution of this project would be impossible within the given time frame, budget, and tolerances without the use of the technologies discussed in this paper. There is no easy
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Acknowledgements
M.G. McGrath, Inc.
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Figure 1 is a rendering courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro.