Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012: No Experience Required

Adding Ramps

When you think of ramps in Revit, think of a one-tread, one-rise staircase at a 1/12 pitch. Ramps are placed in the model exactly in the same way as a stair. You still have the run method, and you can still sketch the ramp by using a boundary.

That being said, let's start placing a ramp in your model:

1. In the Project Browser, go to the Level 1 floor plan.
2. Zoom in on the radial entry of the east wing at grid intersection F-5 (see Figure 10.81).
3. You need to create a flat landing, so on the Home tab, click the Floor button.
4. Click Edit Type in the Properties dialog box.
5. Select Generic - 12″ Filled.
6. Click Duplicate.
7. Call the new floor Exterior Concrete Slab.
8. Click OK.
9. Click the Edit button in the Structure row.
10. Change Structure [1] Material ...