APPLICATION OF BIM TECHNOLOGY IN THE MODELING AND COORDINATION OF STRUCTURAL MASONRY BUILDING PROJECTS

Abstract

This article evaluated the feasibility of applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Autodesk Revit to model and coordinate a structural masonry building design, integrating architecture, structure, and electrical systems. A case study approach was adopted using a reference architectural project, a BIM block library, and dedicated modeling strategies in generic models, since Revit does not provide native tools for structural masonry workflows. The method comprised: modular coordination and course-by-course modeling, element parameterization, creation of filters and schedules for automated data extraction, development of the electrical design in Revit MEP, and discipline coordination via linked models (Revit links). The results demonstrate a workflow capable of generating automated quantities — especially mortar volume per wall groups — while improving multidisciplinary coordination and enabling the detection and correction of design clashes. The study concludes that applying BIM in Revit is feasible for structural masonry provided that families are standardized and parameters and model organization are planned to ensure performance and traceability.