Design and Application of Styrofoam Board and BIM Technology in Fabricated Building Structure

Abstract

Fabricated building is a new type of build model that can achieve an upgrading of construction industry from artificial product to intensive machine production. It must have a bright prospect and economic benefit in the future. This paper describes the applications of polystyrene foam board and BIM technology in the design of fabricated building structure. The best thickness of polystyrene foam measures up the insulation layer for fabricated buildings. What are explained here include BIM technology principle, concept and feasibility of its application in fabricated building. In the end, a real case is cited to reveal how about the application of BIM technology in this architecture and in construction phase. It is concluded that the BIM technology benefits the fabricated building structure. In theory, this study will be leading the development of the construction industry in China.