Overview

In this course, you will Learn about building information modeling and the tools for parametric MEP systems design and documentation. Learn the fundamental features of Revit MEP, and then progress through schematic design, system analysis, and construction documentation.

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After completing this course, you will be able to

• Explore Revit MEP user interface, and work with Revit elements and
• Explore views, elements visibility, create elevation, sections, and 3D
• Setup a project using different templates, define discipline settings, import and edit DWG details, and link Revit
• Represent volumes using spaces, and create zones.
• Create HVAC systems, create and modify
• Layout and create a system
• Create plumbing
• Create fire protection
• Create electrical circuits and
• Create callout views, and detail views, and work with drafting
• Work with text, tags, dimensions, schedules, legends and
• Create and modify sheets, and specify print options and print documentation

Audiences

• Electrical engineers
• Mechanical engineers
• plumbing engineers

(students and engineers )

Outline

Introduction to BIM and Autodesk Revit

BIM and Autodesk Revit-Workflow and BIM-Revit Terms-Revit and Construction Documents- Overview of the Interface-Starting & Saving Projects-Viewing Commands -Visual Styles

Basic Drawing and Modify Tools

Using General Drawing Tools -Reference Planes-Inserting Components -Selecting and Editing Elements-Filtering Selection Sets -Basic Modify Tools (Move, Rotate, Mirror, Array).



Basic Systems Tools

Connecting Components-Testing Connections -Working with Additional Modify Tools (Align, Split, Trim, Extend, Offset) - Creating Systems - Using the System Browser


Starting Systems Projects

Linking in Revit Models-Start a Systems Project-Setting Up Levels-Creating Plan Views- Copying and Monitoring Elements-Batch Copying Fixtures-Coordinating Linked Models


Working with Views

Setting the View Display-Adding Callout Views -Creating Elevations and Sections



Spaces

Preparing a Model for Spaces-Adding Spaces -Space Separation Boundaries.

Mechanical (HVAC, Piping) Networks

Adding Mechanical Equipment and Air Terminals-Adding Ducts and Pipes- Mechanical Settings -Adding Fittings & Accessories-Adding Insulation and Lining



Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary) Networks

Adding Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment -Adding Plumbing Pipes--Pipe Fittings & Accessories- Changing the Slope-Adding Insulation



Fire Protection Networks

Adding Sprinklers and Fire Equipment -Adding Fire Pipes--Pipe Fittings & Accessories.


Advanced Systems for HVAC and Plumbing

Creating and Modifying Systems-Creating Automatic Layouts-Testing Systems-Showing Disconnects-System Inspector -Analyzing Systems



Electrical (Power, Lighting, LC) Systems

About Electrical Systems -Electrical Settings-Placing Electrical Components -Electrical Equipment-Electrical Devices-Lighting Fixtures-Creating Electrical Circuits -Adding Wires- Setting up Panel Schedules -Adding Cable Trays and Conduit -Creating Parallel Conduit Runs- Adding Fitting-Testing Electrical Layouts



Creating Construction Documents

Setting Up Sheets -Sheet (Title Block) Properties -Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets- Printing Sheets- Printing Options


Annotating Construction Documents

Adding & Modifying Dimensions-Working with Text-Spell Checking -Creating Text Types- Drawing Detail Lines and Symbols -Create Legends


Adding Tags and Schedules

Adding Tags -Working with Schedules


Creating Details

Setting Up Detail Views -Referencing a Drafting View-Saving Drafting Views-Adding Detail Components -Detail Components-Repeating Details-Annotating Details -Adding Detail Tags- Creating Filled Regions


Appendix: Additional Tools

Importing CAD Files-Loading from Autodesk Seek -Custom Piping

Work with System Graphics-Duct and Piping System Graphic Overrides- Using Graphic Override Filters

Pressure Loss Reports