Blog 3 - Artificial Intelligence + Dynamo (Floor Plan similar to HKIE 2016 Q4)

04 OCT 2020

This video shows the Artificial Intelligence (ai) generating the structural model for a floor plan similar to Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Structural Exam 2016 Question #4. The input is simply the floor plan layout, min. column spacing, no-column zones, openings and floor height restrictions.

Based on this information, the ai is able to generate the structural framing (column grid), while automatically calculating the foundation, structural member sizes and connection details (bolts and welds). Structural steel is used as the primary construction material.

Download (from Google Drive) >> Demo Project v1.2.zip (20 MB)

File contents

File	Description
Demo Project (Data) v1.2.xlsx	The data file generated by the ai
Demo Project (Dynamo) v1.2.dyn	Dynamo file to visualize the data output

Specifications

[ The building ]

Based on Question #4 of the Structural Exam 2016 from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

• Structural Steel Scheme

• 7 Storeys

• Foundation at G/F

[ The processing ]

• Computer specifications: Intel® Core™ i7-8750H with 16 GB Memory

• Data generation speed from demo input: 5 min

• 3D model render speed without steel reinf. from data: 5 min

• 3D model render speed with steel reinf. from data: 15 min

How to operate the Dynamo file

1. Select "Demo Project (Data) v1.2" Excel File

2. Click Run