Revit Structure Essentials

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Course Overview

The Revit Fundamentals for Structure course introduces users to the concepts and methods of structural BIM modelling in Revit. The guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of modelling and explores the key features of the structural BIM model.

Features & Benefits

This is a recognized Autodesk course and a preparation course for the AutoCAD ACU or ACP exam certification.
Take full advantage of our new Hybrid Learning by attending on campus or virtually.
Attendees will gain confidence and enhance their practical skills and knowledge in this field.
Revit is BIM software widely used by architects, engineers, and contractors to create a unified model that all disciplines and trades can use to complete their work.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed to teach Structural Engineers and Draftspersons who want to learn more about Revit Structural Modelling.

Pre-requisites

Computer Literate and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows proficiency
Experience with Drafting, design, or engineering principles

What's Included

e-Manual

Stationery

Workstation

Software Trial

Tea & Coffee

Lunch

Wifi Access

Certificate

Certified Instructor

*Items may differ between courses, contact an agent for details

Qualifications

On completion of the course, the student will be presented with an internationally recognized Autodesk Authorized Training Certificate.

Module 1: Revit in a Nutshell

Module 2: Introducing Revit as a BIM tool

What is BIM and what does it mean?
The benefits of BIM
What will BIM deliver?
Industry drivers
Introducing Levels of BIM
Implications on team and workflow; fee
and deliverables; contract and
insurance issues

Module 3: UI Tour, Project Navigation & View Creation

Interactive session introducing the menu and screen layout
Interrogating the model to extract views
Plans, sections and elevations
Displaced views, callouts and drafting views
3D isometrics, perspectives and walkthrough movies
Placement and properties of grids, levels and dimensions
Introduction to basic Revit elements

Module 4: Element Selection & Manipulation

Interactive session introducing object selection methods
Element properties and manipulation
Instance and Type parameters
Modify tools, Nodes and Snaps

Module 5: Visibility Control & Categorisation

Project-Wide Settings
View Specific Overrides
Element Specific Overrides
Individual Line Overrides

Module 6: Model Development Methodology

Is BIM just about 3D?
Information timeline and overload
How a project develops from a base template
The complexity of components
Controlling graphical display

Module 7: Establishing a Project

Project units – Common and Structural
Structural settings and symbolic representation
Analytical settings
Linking CAD and Revit Architecture
Copy monitor and coordination review

Module 8: Modelling Basics – Walls, Columns, Beams & Bracing

Basic definitions
Relating slabs to walls and supporting framework
Column and beam placement and behaviour
Element connectivity and display
Bracing characteristics

Module 9: Foundations & Piling

Footings and foundations types
Isolated pads, piles and strip foundations
Slabs, standard and in-place family foundations
Slab edges, ground beams
Foundation walls, piers and pilasters

Module 10: System Family

Editing Principles of composite system family definition
Understanding properties such as function, and wrapping of layers
Creating and utilising a system family Library

Module 11: Basic Schedules & Legends

Generation of tabular interrogations of the model
Scheduling Components
Style schedules
Legend

Module 12: Geometry Formation & In-Place Families

Interactive session on the creation and manipulation of basic solid and void forms
Extrusion, Blend
Revolve
Sweep
Swept Blend

Module 13: Geometry Formation & In-Place Families

Interactive session on the creation and
manipulation of basic solid and void forms
Extrusion
Blend
Revolve
Sweep
Swept Blend

Module 14: Slab & Roof Tools

Sketching Rules
Relating to slabs to walls and supports
Cantilevers, span direction and adding slopes
Slab foundation and slab edge
Basic Roof Designs

Module 15: Stairs Ramps & Railings

Basic stair creation
Non-standard and multi-storey stairs
Characteristics of simple ramps
Hosted and stand-alone hand railing

Module 16: Beam & Truss Systems

Beam systems creation and placement
Sketching boundaries and rules
Modifying beam system properties
Concrete framing systems and pan joist slabs
Truss elements, placement and family creation
Attaching trusses to roofs and floors

Module 17: Construction sequencing (Phasing)

Project phasing, properties and creation
Phase filters and graphic overrides
Combining phases, infill and the demolition of elements

Module 18: 2D Draughting & Annotation

Introducing annotation tools and component categories
Detail component libraries
Repeating details
Lines and arcs
Text, Tags and keynotes

Module 19: Sheet Compilation and Publication

Project browser organisation – WIP and Publish
Creating and populating sheets
Working with schedules
Publishing and document management

Module 20: Basic Subdivision & Collaboration

Introducing a BIM Strategy
Document Model management
Project team collaboration techniques
Transmittal and model issue protocols
Basics of large-model sub-division

Module 21: Introduction to the Principles of Family Editing

The basic process
10 stages for trouble-free family creation
Module 22: Considering options and alternatives
Design option terminology and workflow
Utilising design option sets
Considerations when using design options
Design sets and incorporating design options

Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
Bookings can only be considered confirmation on receipt of payment.
Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
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