Exercise 4: Clash Detection, Coordination & Resolution

Abbreviations CEPT University

Abbreviations
ACC Autodesk Construction Cloud
AR Architect
CO Contractor
EL Electrical Consultant
FF Fire Fighting Consultant
ME Mechanical Consultant
MEA Model Element Authority
PL Plumbing Consultant
ST Structural Consultant

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Table of contents
Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................... i
Table of contents .............................................................................................................................ii
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................iii
List of Figures ...............................................................................................................................iii
1 Clash Detection, Coordination & Resolution ......................................................................... 1
1.1 Clash Detection ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1.1 Process Mapping for Clash Detection....................................................................... 1
1.1.2 Clash Grouping and Assigning clashes to respective consultants ............................ 2
1.2 Clash Coordination........................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Minutes of Meeting ................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 RFIs for Designer ...................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Cost of Rework............................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Clash Resolution ............................................................................................................ 11
1.5 Key Learnings ................................................................................................................ 12

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List of Tables
Table 1.1 Clash Run Standards ....................................................................................................... 2
Table 1.2 Assigning Clash of Test 1 to respective consultants....................................................... 2
Table 1.3 Assigning Clash of Test 2 to respective consultants....................................................... 2
Table 1.4 Assigning Clash of Test 3 to respective consultants....................................................... 3
Table 2.1 BIM Co-ordinator MOM ................................................................................................ 6
Table 2.2 Structural Consultant MOM ........................................................................................... 6
Table 2.3 RFI to Design Consultant ............................................................................................... 7
Table 2. RFI3 to Design Consultant ............................................................................................... 8
Table 2. RFI2 to Design Consultant ............................................................................................... 9
Table 3.1: Quantification of rework.............................................................................................. 10

List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Process Map of Clash Detection.................................................................................... 1
Figure 1.2 Clash Detection of Arch Vs Struc Model ...................................................................... 2
Figure 1.3 Clash Between Column & Slab ..................................................................................... 3
Figure 1.4: Clash Detection Between Beam & Wall ...................................................................... 3
Figure 1.5 Clash Between Beam & Sliding Door ........................................................................... 4
Figure 1.6 Clash Between Beam & Wall ........................................................................................ 4
Figure 1.7 design error between wall and beam ............................................................................. 5
Figure 1.8 Process Map of Clash Co-ordination ............................................................................. 5
Figure 1.9 Structural Model - Qurey 1............................................................................................ 7
Figure 1.10 Architectural Model- Query 2 ..................................................................................... 8
Figure 1.11 Architectural Model – Query 1.................................................................................... 9
Figure 3.1 Process Map of Clash Resolution ................................................................................ 11
Figure 3.2 Updated Model Clash Run Results.............................................................................. 11

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1 Clash Detection, Coordination & Resolution

1.1 Clash Detection
Clash Detection is a process to identify clashes between the various Models. It is very useful in
the design stage to reduce the amount of re-work that might occur due to modelling & design
errors in execution stage. The conflicts can then be resolved appropriately, saving time and
resources throughout the building process. Autodesk Navisworks (Internal & External Conflicts)
is the software used for identification of clashes between models of various disciple.
1.1.1 Process Mapping for Clash Detection
The process followed for clash detection, as shown below, specifies the design model that must
be shared with the BIM Coordinator once generated, and thus the clash detection is carried forward
in Navisworks.

Figure 1.1 Process Map of Clash Detection

The Clash detection between design models of various discipline are carried out using Naviswork
Software. Firstly, using Navisworks export the Revit models will be exported as .nwc files and
loaded into Navisworks for clash detection. Then after appending the models ( eg architecture and
structural model ) the clash detective is run after setting rules and parameters for the design
models. The Clash report is generated in form of html tabular file format and co-ordination call
on various modelling and design errors are discussed.

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Figure 1.2 Clash Detection of Arch Vs Struc Model

The various clashes identified among the architecture and structure model are analysed in which
Arch vs Arch had 33 clashes, Arch vs Str had 124 clashes and Str vs Str had 9 clashes.
Table 1.1 Clash Run Standards
Test Name Type Tolerances
Arch Vs Arch Hard 5
Struc Vs Struc Hard 5
Arch Vs Struc Hard 5
1.1.2 Clash Grouping and Assigning clashes to respective consultants
Table 1.2 Assigning Clash of Test 1 to respective consultants
Test 1: Architectural vs Architectural LOD 300 14th Floor Responsible Personnel
Date Clash Grouping Count
Wall and Door Frame 16
Wall and Window Frame 4
Wall and Railing 4 Architect
08-09-2023
Railing and Railing 3
Railing and Door Frame 6
Total Clashes 33

Table 1.3 Assigning Clash of Test 2 to respective consultants

Test 2: Structural vs Structural LOD 300 14th Floor & 15th Floor Responsible
Date Clash Grouping Count Personnel
Railing and Structural Elements 8 Architect
08-09-2023 Column and Slab 1 Structural Consultant
Total Clashes 9

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The modelling errors in Struc Vs Struc are as follows:

Figure 1.3 Clash Between Column & Slab

Table 1.4 Assigning Clash of Test 3 to respective consultants
Test 3: Architectural vs Structural LOD 300 14th Floor Responsible
Date Clash Grouping Count Personnel
Wall and Structural Elements 23 Architect
Door Frame and Structural Elements 29 Architect
08-09-2023 Window Frame and Structural Elements 8 Architect
Casework and Structural Elements 2 Architect
Total Clashes 62
The modelling errors in Arch Vs Struc are as follows:

Figure 1.4: Clash Detection Between Beam & Wall

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Figure 1.5 Clash Between Beam & Sliding Door

The Design errors in Arch Vs Struc are as follows:

Figure 1.6 Clash Between Beam & Wall

There is an design error in the dimension of the beam elements that are extruding out.
As per the architectural drawing, the beam protrudes out by 485mm but as per

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structural drawing, it is 500mm. There is a variation of 15mm between the two

drawings. The Reference is shown in image below:

Figure 1.7 design error between wall and beam

1.2 Clash Coordination

For the clash coordination following process is being followed currently :

Figure 1.8 Process Map of Clash Co-ordination

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1.2.1 Minutes of Meeting

The MOM conducted for Clash Management are as follows:
Table 1.5 BIM Co-ordinator MOM
Minutes of Meeting
Project Name Swati Senor
Meeting Number_Date_Day 06_10.09.2023_Sunday
Mode of Meeting Online
Location CEPT University, FT - 304
Agenda Clash Detection
Attendee Email id Role
Architect, Electrical
Disha Dave disha.pcm22103@cept.ac.in
Consultant
Structural Consultant &
Urva Thekadi urva.pcm22376@cept.ac.in
Plumbing Consultant
BIM Co-ordinator & Fire
Atharva Jadhav atharva.pcm22069@cept.ac.in
Fighting Consultant
Summary of Meeting Key Responsible Personnel
The meeting was conducted for the clash coordination in which
architecture vs. architecture had 33 clashes, Structure vs.
Structure had 9 clashes, and Architecture vs. Structure had 124 Architect, Structural Consultant
clashes. All the clashes were grouped based on the elements and & BIM Coordinator
clashes were assigned to the respective consultants for clash
resolution process.
Next Meeting
Date & Mode of Meeting 12.09.2023 Offline
Table 1.6 Structural Consultant MOM
Minutes of Meeting
Project Name Swati Senor
Meeting Number_Date_Day 06_10.09.2023_Sunday
Mode of Meeting Online
Location CEPT University, FT - 304
Agenda Clash Detection
Attendee Email id Role
Architect, Electrical
Disha Dave disha.pcm22103@cept.ac.in
Consultant
Structural Consultant &
Urva Thekadi urva.pcm22376@cept.ac.in
Plumbing Consultant
BIM Co-ordinator & Fire
Atharva Jadhav atharva.pcm22069@cept.ac.in
Fighting Consultant
Summary of Meeting Key Responsible Personnel
In Meeting 9 clashes were assigned to structural consultant for
resolution process also there was a query raised regarding slab Architect, Structural Consultant
detailing of 14th floor servant area in which slab was seen little & BIM Coordinator
bit above the level.
Next Meeting
Date & Mode of Meeting 12.09.2023 Offline

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1.2.2 RFIs for Designer

Table 1.7 RFI to Design Consultant
Swati Senor Group 7
RFI Number 1 Status Solved Priority Medium Type Design
Request BIM Request Structural
Date Added 08.09.2023 Date Resolved
Raised From Coordinator Raised To Consultant
Drawing
Structural Drawing of 14th - Toilet Area of Servant Room; Grid Location
Reference
The slab of the toilet form is raised than the surrounding floor. The slab seems to be floating. Please
Issue/Query
confirm the details of the same.
Suggested
Cast the slab continuous and then fill the remaining area to achieve desired height of location.
Solution

Snapshots

Figure 1.9 Structural Model - Qurey 1

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Table 1.8 RFI3 to Design Consultant

Swati Senor Group 7
RFI Number 3 Status Solved Priority Low Type Design
Request BIM Request Structural
Date Added 08.09.2023 Date Resolved
Raised From Coordinator Raised To Consultant
Drawing
Structural Drawing of 14th Floor and Architectural Drawing of 14th Floor
Reference
The structural element where the railing rests is modelled into the room. There seems to be some error. The height of
Issue/Query
the element is 75mm and majority of balconies have this issue.
Suggested Solution The mistake shall be crosschecked with the drawings and rectified accordingly.

Snapshots

Figure 1.10 Architectural Model- Query 2

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Table 1.9 RFI2 to Design Consultant

Swati Senor Group 7
RFI Number 2 Status Solved Priority Medium Type Design
Request BIM Request
Date Added 08.09.2023 Date Resolved Architect
Raised From Coordinator Raised To
Drawing
Structural Drawing of 14th Floor and Architectural Drawing of 14th Floor
Reference
There seems to be variation in the dimension of the beam elements that are extruding out. As per the architectural
Issue/Query drawing, the beam protrudes out by 485mm but as per structural drawing, it is 500mm. There is a variation of 15mm
between the two drawings.
Suggested Solution Shift the wall as it is only façade element which is not taking any load.

Snapshots

Figure 1.11 Architectural Model – Query 1

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1.3 Cost of Rework

For calculation of cost of rework, the above RFI situation is considered. Considering the beam is
casted on site as per the structural drawing. The wall as per architectural drawing is clashing by
15 mm. This issue is figured out after the conduction of clash detection. The cost for rework is
calculated. There are total seven such beams. Considering scope of work of two floors, total 14
elements. Equipment cost, labour cost, material cost and inspection cost are taken into
consideration.

Table 1.10: Quantification of rework

Sr. Time Taken
Activity Description Quantity Amount Rate
No. (hr.)
Equipment Cost
Breaking of extra 0.3m x
1 casted beam with 0.015m x 1 1 ₹ 63 Rs.500/day
Breaker 0.650m
Labour Cost
0.3m x
Breaking of Beam
2 0.015m x 1 1 ₹ 52.50 Rs. 420/day
labour cost
0.650m
Cost of
3 Finishing of Beam 1 1 ₹ 87.50 Rs. 700/day
Masson
Cost of
4 Finishing of Beam 1 1 ₹ 52.50 Rs. 420/day
Helper
Material Cost
Wastage of M30 (0.3m x
0.003 Rs.5,400/cu
5 concrete during 0.015m x - ₹ 16
cum m
breaking of Beam 0.650m)
Cement cost for
6 - - 1kg ₹ 8.2 Rs 8.2/kg
finishing of Beam
Inspection Cost
Cost of
7 Inspection Cost 0.25 1 21 Rs 666/day
supervisor
Total Cost of 1 Beam ₹ 300.4
Total Cost of 14 Beam ₹ 4,205.60

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1.4 Clash Resolution

For clash resolution following process is being followed currently:

Figure 1.12 Process Map of Clash Resolution

Clash run for updated model is shown below image in which Struc vs Struc have 0 clashes, Arch
vs Arch has 78 clashes and arch vs str have 68 clashes.

Figure 1.13 Updated Model Clash Run Results

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1.5 Key Learnings

• The Navisworks software which helps to identifies the modelling errors and design
model saves the re-work costs that might occurs if not attended.
• The modelling errors are resolved by respective BIM modeler where else the design error
are corrected as per best outcome possible before execution of that particular elements
starts.
• The modelling Standards are also set during these clash management process before
sharing it to the client.
• Using Navisworks' visualization capabilities to view and analyze clashes from different
angles increases and helps in better understanding the clash context and devising
effective solutions.

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