CAD in interdisciplinary integration as a tool to increase specialist training quality in “Construction” education

Abstract

Subject: subject of research is characterized by the requirement to master and efficiently apply CAD tools in the teaching process for analyzing reinforced concrete structures and engineering of facilities to be built under current construction standards and regulations. Objectives: consideration and analysis of updated software applications for simulation enabling to reduce academic load and improve process of education for less period of time. Methods of teaching such subjects as “Reinforced concrete and masonry structures” and “Construction engineering” are improving together with updating of simulation software, meaning consideration of the process for problem solving in calculations, engineering and mounting of reinforced frame elements to one-storey industrial facilities. Materials and methods: scientific papers by authors of this work were used as reference literature, the article methodology is based on standards of objectivity and development, statistical level of methodological analysis was applied. Results: comprehensive description for getting modern IT learning skills in using software simulation facilities was prepared under analysis of the below mentioned materials. Problems in making 3D simulation model of a frame of a building considering facilitation for the students in their appreciation and maximum approach to actual behavior of structures were reviewed either. In the course of analysis a number of assumptions was proposed for engineering of connection between bearing elements of the frame and statistical estimation in linear statement. Conclusions: bases for calculation, engineering and mounting of reinforced concrete structures were considered therewith in accordance with present norms and regulations. Currently a problem in making simulation algorithm for 3D calculation scheme of standard frame to one-storey industrial facilities is still very important.