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Course Aim
This easy-to-follow course is a perfect hands-on accompaniment to learning, aimed at helping all structural practitioners, whatever their skill levels, to quickly become proficient with Building Information Modelling (BIM) workflows, using the Autodesk Revit platform. Every chapter explains the fundamentals of the software, in the context of BIM methodology and market best practise, whilst referencing prevailing standards and protocols. Individual modules contain clear learning objectives with practical task based step-by-step examples, covering the software's core features and functionality, ensures you are productive from the very start of your learning. You can either work through every lesson to complete the full course, or individual lessons on the specific skills you need. The course contains helpful tips and tricks and will be an invaluable reminder of the topics covered in your learning and a source of reference for years to come.
Revit Structures(3 days)
| Module 00 Revit in a Nutshell | ||
| Module 01 Introduction to the Principles of BIM 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 02 UI Tour, Project Navigation and 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 Exercise on creating levels, grids and using dimensions and scope boxes | ||
| Module 03 Element Selection and Manipulation Interactive session introducing object selection methods Element properties and manipulation Instance and Type parameters Modify tools, Nodes and Snaps Exercise on basic editing tools, trim, offset, align, etc | ||
| Module 04 Visibility Control and Categorisation Project-Wide Settings View Specific Overrides Element Specific Overrides Individual Line Overrides Exercise on modifying element visibility | ||
| Module 05 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 06 Settings, Units and Linking Revit Project units - Common and Structural Structural settings and symbolic representation Analytical settings Linking CAD and Revit Architecture Copy monitor and coordination review Exercise on linking a Revit Architecture model and using copy/monitor tools | ||
| Module 07 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 Exercise on element placement techniques and introducing sketching principles | ||
| Module 08 Foundations and 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 Exercise on foundation slabs, walls, piers, pilasters, footings and pile caps | ||
| Module 09 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 Exercise on system family editing | ||
| Module 10 Basic Schedules and Legends Generation of tabular interrogations of the model Scheduling Components Style schedules Legends Exercise on creating a column and foundation schedule | ||
| Module 11 Geometry Formation and In-Place Families Interactive session on the creation and manipulation of basic solid and void forms Extrusion Blend Revolve Sweep Swept Blend Exercise explores creating the above forms | ||
| Module 12 Slab and 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 Exercise on placing floor slabs and creating roofs | ||
| Module 13 Stairs Ramps and Railings Basic stair creation Non-standard and multi-storey stairs Characteristics of simple ramps Hosted and stand-alone handrailing Exercise on basic and multi-storey stairs, handrailing and ramps | ||
| Module 14 Beam and 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 Exercise on creating and placing beam and truss systems | ||
| Module 15 Construction Sequencing (Phasing) Project phasing, properties and creation Phase filters and graphic overrides Combining phases, infill and the demolition of elements Exercise on utilising project phases, filters and the demolish tool | ||
| Module 16 2D Draughting and Annotation Introducing annotation tools and component categories Detail component libraries Repeating details Lines and arcs Text, Tags and keynotes Exercise on generating and annotating a construction detail | ||
| Module 17 Sheet Compilation and Publication Project browser organisation – WIP and Publish Creating and populating sheets Working with schedules Publishing and document management | ||
| Module 18 Basic Subdivision and Collaboration Introducing a BIM Strategy Document Model management Project team collaboration techniques Transmittal and model issue protocols Basics of large-model sub-division Exercise on worksets and task allocation | ||
| Module 19 Introduction to the Principles of Family Editing The basic process 10 stages for trouble-free family creation Exercise on defining a fully parametric pile foundation | ||
| Module 20 Considering Options and Alternatives Design option terminology and workflow Utilising design option sets Considerations when using design options Design sets and incorporating design options Exercise on utilising design options |
- Understand BIM and describe the relevance and application of Revit in professional practice, within the BIM workflow
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work with structural components, following international best practice protocols to efficiently create 3D models as a basis for drawings, schedules and structural analysis applications
- Create detailed working drawings, apply dimensions and annotation to a professional standard
- Be able to create, set-up and manage views and sheets
- Understand advanced workflows and processes such as work-sharing, phasing, design options, and project management
Project browser organisation – WIP and Publish
Creating and populating sheets
Working with schedules
Publishing and document management