Autodesk Revit Structure Essentials

Duration: 3 Days (08:30 - 16:00)

(SAICE CPD Validated: 3 Credits)

Overview:

This guide covers the basics of Autodesk Revit® Structure. Users are introduced to the concepts of

Building Information Modeling and the tools for parametric design, analysis, and documentation.

They learn the fundamental features of Autodesk Revit Structure, learn to use the 3D parametric

design tools for creating and analyzing a project, and finish with construction documentation and

design visualization. This guide offers both imperial and metric hands-on exercises representing real-

world structural design scenarios.

Audience:

New Autodesk Revit Structure users or other Autodesk software users who want to learn essential

elements of Autodesk Revit Structure.

Pre-requisite to attend:

No previous CAD experience is necessary, however before using this courseware the student should

have working knowledge of the following:

Structural Design, drafting or engineering principles

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft

Windows 8.

Course Objectives:

To teach users the concepts of Building Information Modelling and introduce the tools for

parametric design, analysis, and documentation using Autodesk Revit Structure. Users will be

able to complete their first Autodesk Revit Structure project after completing this class.

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No. Module High Level Topics

1 Introduction to Autodesk Revit Structure Building information modeling (BIM) Overview of the interface Standard terminology Starting projects Viewing commands

2 Basic Drawing and Editing Tools General drawing tools Editing elements Basic modifying tools Helpful editing tools

3 Setting up Levels and Grids Setting up levels Creating structural grids

4 Working with View Duplicating views Adding callout views Setting the view display Elevations and sections

5 Starting Structural Projects Importing and Linking CAD drawings Linking in Architectural Projects Copying and Monitoring Elements

6 Adding Columns and Walls Placing vertical structural columns Placing slanted structural columns Drawing walls Modifying walls

7 Adding Foundations and Structural Slabs Creating wall footings Isolated footings Piers and pilasters Creating structural slabs

8 Structural Reinforcement Structural reinforcement Adding Rebar Modifying rebar placement Reinforcing walls, floors and slabs

9 Beams and Framing System Adding Beams and Beam Systems Modifying Beams

10 Components Adding components Modifying components Framing annotation Adding bracing

11 Projects – Steel and Concrete Structures

12 Construction Documents Setting up sheets Placing and modifying views on sheets Revision tracking Printing sheets

13 Annotation Construction Documents Working with dimensions Working with text Adding detail lines and symbols Creating legends

14 Detailing Setting up detail views Creating details Annotating details Patterning

15 Scheduling Structural Schedules Working with schedules Creating schedules Modifying schedules

16 Detailing in Autodesk Revit Structure Setting up views Creating details Annotating details Patterning

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