Review: Vectorworks for Electrical Engineers
This article reviews Vectorworks to find its score on the Electrical BIM Scorecard for usability by electrical engineers and as a potential replacement for Autocad.
Induction Motors – Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide
Having a good understanding of induction motors helps engineers make better designs. Part one on this topic covers their basic principles, speed properties, and practical applications.
Review: Archicad for Electrical Engineers
This article looks at the features of Archicad as it relates to electrical engineering. The Electrical Engineering BIM Scorecard is used to review it on ten individual criteria.
Review: Revit for Electrical Engineers
This article explains the process and reviews Revit to find its score on the Electrical BIM Scorecard for usability by electrical engineers.
How to Calculate Voltage Drop in Revit
Revit boasts about its voltage drop calculations and the software’s ability to size wires and calculate voltage drop directly, however, the reality is far from ideal.
Deciphering Isolated Grounds
With a spotlight on isolated grounds, the Electrical Building Design Show investigates the challenges, opportunities, history, functionality, and practical considerations surrounding them.
The Electrical Engineering BIM Scorecard
It’s not easy for electrical engineers to find useful BIM software. In the Electrical Building Design Show, we reveal a simple scorecard to help assess details.
Mastering Fault Calculations: The BIM Advantage
Electrical fault calculations are a critical aspect of building design. The Electrical Building Design Show looks at these, with building information modeling presented as the alternative to manual entry.
Powering Subduct Fans
The intricacies of subducts are the focus of this Electrical Building Design Show; their purpose, electrical power requirements, regulations, and the challenges facing electrical engineers in ensuring continuous operation.