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Mastering Revit® Structure 2010

by Thomas S. Weir, Jamie D. Richardson, David J. Harrington

September 2009

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912 pages

25h 52m

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Thomas S. WeirJamie D. RichardsonDavid J. Harrington
What You Will LearnWhat You NeedThe Mastering SeriesWho Should Buy This BookWhat's InsidePart 1: Basics of the Modeling EnvironmentChapter 1: Inside Revit StructureChapter 2: Setting the Project EnvironmentChapter 3: Starting to Model Your ProjectPart 2: Developing Your Structural ModelChapter 4: Structural ColumnsChapter 5: Floor Slabs and Roof DecksChapter 6: WallsChapter 7: Structural FramingChapter 8: Forming the FoundationsPart 3: Documenting Your Structural ModelChapter 9: Model DocumentationChapter 10: Modeling RebarChapter 11: Schedules and QuantitiesChapter 12: Working with SheetsPart 4: Sharing Your Structural ModelChapter 13: WorksharingChapter 14: VisualizationChapter 15: Revit Structure AnalysisPart 5: Advanced TopicsChapter 16: Project Phases and Design OptionsChapter 17: Standards: Increasing Revit ProductivityChapter 18: Family Creation: Beyond the Provided LibrariesChapter 19: Advanced Structural FamiliesAppendicesAppendix A: The Bottom LineAppendix B: The Gallery Up CloseHow to Contact the Authors
1.1. Using the Graphical User Interface1.1.1. The Ribbon1.1.2. Options Bar1.1.3. Application Menu1.1.4. Quick Access Toolbar, InfoCenter, and Help1.1.5. Project Browser1.1.6. Drawing Area1.1.7. View Control Bar1.1.8. Status Bar1.1.9. Keyboard Shortcuts1.1.10. Shortcut Menu1.1.11. Navigation Bar1.2. Element Types and Their Organization1.2.1. Model Elements1.2.2. Datum Elements1.2.3. View-Specific Elements1.3. How Elements Are Organized1.3.1. Categories1.3.2. Families1.3.3. Types1.3.4. Instances1.3.5. Element Properties1.4. Project Views and Display1.4.1. Plans1.4.2. View Range1.4.3. Callouts1.4.4. Sections1.4.5. Elevations1.4.6. Drafting1.4.7. Legends1.4.8. Schedules1.4.9. 3D1.4.10. Sheets1.4.11. Plan Regions1.4.12. Visibility/Graphic Overrides Dialog Box1.5. Graphic Standard Styles and Patterns1.5.1. Object Styles1.5.2. Material Styles1.5.3. Line Styles1.5.4. Line Weights1.5.5. Line Patterns1.5.6. Fill Patterns1.5.7. Hafltone/Underlay1.6. The Bottom Line
2.1. Working with Project Templates2.1.1. The Ingredients of a Good Template2.1.2. Using the None Template Option2.1.3. Creating a New Custom Project Template2.1.4. Starting a Project from a Template2.2. Project Information2.2.1. Adding Project Information to a Title Block2.3. Project Location2.3.1. Project Position and Orientation2.3.1.1. MIRROR PROJECT2.3.1.2. Rotate Project North2.4. Project Units2.4.1. Common Units2.4.2. Structural Units2.5. Structural Settings2.5.1. Symbolic Representation Settings2.5.1.1. SYMBOLIC CUTBACK DISTANCE2.5.1.2. BRACE SYMBOLS2.5.1.3. Moment Symbols2.5.1.4. Column Symbols2.5.2. Analytical Settings2.6. Rebar Settings2.6.1. Adjusting the Cover Distance2.6.2. Abbreviation for Tagging2.7. Options2.8. Project Browser Organization2.8.1. View Naming Conventions2.8.2. Common Methods of Organization2.9. Transferring Project Standards2.10. The Bottom Line
3.1. Importing and Linking3.1.1. Data Formats3.1.2. Importing or Linking CAD into Your Project3.1.2.1. Importing CAD Data for Producing Details3.1.2.2. Controlling the CAD Data's Appearance Using Visibility/Graphic Settings3.2. Linking a Revit File3.2.1. Managing the Appearance of the Linked Revit File3.2.2. Managing the Revit Links3.3. Using Copy/Monitor3.3.1. Setting the Options3.3.2. Performing the Copy/Monitor3.3.3. Monitoring Elements in a Link3.4. Coordination Alert3.5. Interference Check3.6. Setting Your Levels3.6.1. The Element Properties of a Level3.6.1.1. Level Head Symbols3.6.2. Placing Levels into Your Project3.6.3. Creating Floor Plans from Levels3.6.4. Modifying Levels3.7. Placing Your Grids3.7.1. The Element Properties of a Grid3.7.1.1. Grid Head Symbols3.7.2. Placing Grids into Your Project3.7.2.1. Placing Linear Grids3.7.2.2. Placing Radial Grids3.7.3. Modifying Grids3.8. Working with the Extents of Datum Elements3.8.1. Propagating Extents3.8.2. Maximizing 3D Extents3.9. The Bottom Line

4.1. Getting to Know the Column Families4.1.1. Architectural Columns4.1.2. Structural Columns4.1.2.1. Structural Material Type4.1.2.2. Symbolic Representation4.1.2.3. Beam Cutback in Plan4.1.2.4. Display in Hidden Views4.1.3. Family Loading and Duplication4.2. Adding Structural Columns to Your Project4.2.1. Placing Structural Columns4.2.1.1. Using the Single Pick Option4.2.1.2. Using the On Grids Option4.2.1.3. Using the At Columns Option4.2.2. Copying Columns to Other Levels4.2.3. Top and Bottom Attachment4.2.3.1. Attachment Style and Justification4.3. Adding Slanted Columns to Your Project4.3.1. Placing Slanted Columns in a Section or Elevation View4.3.2. Placing Slanted Columns in a 3D View4.3.3. Properties of a Slanted Column4.4. Using a Graphical Column Schedule4.4.1. Setting the Appearance4.4.1.1. Column Locations per Segment4.4.1.2. Group Similar Locations4.4.1.3. Grid Appearance4.4.1.4. Text Appearance4.4.1.5. Hidden Levels4.4.1.6. Top and Bottom Levels4.4.1.7. Column Locations Start and End4.4.2. Annotating a GCS4.4.2.1. Tagging4.4.2.2. Spot Elevations4.4.2.3. Splice and Base Plate Symbols4.4.3. Displaying Structural Columns4.4.3.1. Structural Columns That Are Offset from the Grid4.4.3.1.1. Automatic Scheduling of Off-Grid Columns4.4.3.1.2. Modifying the Family4.4.3.1.3. Using a Grid as a Centerline4.4.3.2. Using a Column's Structural Material Type4.4.3.3. Applying Phases4.4.3.4. Applying Filters4.5. The Bottom Line
5.1. Creating Slabs and Decks for Your Project5.1.1. Slab and Deck Properties5.1.2. Adding a Foundation Slab to Your Project5.1.2.1. Creating a New Slab Type5.1.2.2. Editing the Slab Element5.1.3. Getting to Know Slab Edges5.1.3.1. The Power of Parametrics5.1.3.2. Making a New Slab Edge Type5.2. Creating Floor Decks5.2.1. Making a New Composite Deck Type5.2.2. Adding a Cantilever to a Floor Deck5.3. Creating and Placing Roof Elements5.3.1. Roof Deck Properties5.3.1.1. Using the Roof by Footprint Option5.3.1.2. Sketching Roof Geometry for Your Project5.3.1.3. Creating a Basic Roof with Hips and Dormers5.3.1.4. Creating a Roof with a Cutoff Portion5.3.1.5. Roof by Extrusion Method5.3.1.6. Creating Warped Roof Decks5.3.2. Adding and Editing Roof Subelements5.3.2.1. Using Solid Blends and Sweeps for Deck Creation5.3.2.2. Creating a Roof Diaphragm Using a Solid Blend5.3.2.3. Attaching Walls and Columns to Floors and Roofs5.3.2.4. Openings and Depressions5.3.2.5. Create a Shaft Opening5.3.2.6. Creating Slab Depressions in Your Slab or Deck5.4. The Bottom Line
6.1. Placing a Wall in Your Model6.1.1. Using the Draw Method6.1.2. Using the Pick Lines Button6.1.3. Assigning Wall Constraints6.1.4. Implementing the Location Line6.1.4.1. Wall Centerline Location Line6.1.4.2. Core Centerline Location Line6.1.4.3. Finish Face: Exterior Location Line6.1.4.4. Finish Face: Interior Location Line6.1.4.5. Core Face: Exterior Location Line6.1.4.6. Core Face: Interior Location Line6.1.5. Using Sketch Tools6.1.6. Accessing Element Properties6.1.6.1. Adjusting Instance Parameters6.1.6.2. Changing Type Parameters6.2. Creating a New Compound Wall6.2.1. Modifying the Wall6.2.1.1. Editing a Wall Profile6.2.1.2. Placing a Wall Opening6.2.2. Creating a New Stacked Wall6.2.3. Attaching a Wall to a Roof6.3. The Bottom Line
7.1. Structural Framing Families and Properties7.1.1. Working with Standard Framing Libraries7.1.2. Creating Custom Framing Libraries7.1.3. Floor and Roof Deck Constraints7.2. Adding Floor Framing7.2.1. The Beam Command and Options Settings7.2.2. Beam Element Properties7.2.3. Adding Floor Framing to Your Virtual Model7.2.4. In-filling Bays with the Beam System Tool7.2.5. Using Curved Beams7.2.6. Other Important Types of Floor Framing7.3. Adding Roof Framing7.3.1. Attaching Structural Framing to a Flat Sloping Plane7.3.2. Warped Roof Framing7.3.2.1. 3D Snapping of Beam Elements7.3.2.2. Shaping the Ends of the Sloping Members7.4. Adding Steel Braced and Moment Frames7.4.1. Moment Frames and Cantilevered Beams7.4.2. Creating Framing Elevations7.4.3. Braced Frames7.5. The Bottom Line
8.1. Getting to Know the Foundation Tools8.2. Working with an Isolated Foundation8.2.1. Working with the Isolated Foundation's Component Family8.2.2. Adding Isolated Foundations to Your Project8.2.2.1. Employing the Options for Placement8.2.2.2. Using the Single Pick Option8.2.2.3. Using the On Grids Option8.2.2.4. Using the At Columns Option8.3. Working with a Wall Foundation8.3.1. Determining the Proper Structural Usage8.3.1.1. Placing a Bearing Footing8.3.1.2. Placing a Retaining Footing8.3.2. Adjusting the End Extension of a Wall Foundation8.3.3. Using the Do Not Break At Inserts Type Parameter8.3.4. Creating a Stepped Footing8.3.5. Adding Wall Foundations to Your Project8.4. Working with the Foundation Slab8.5. The Bottom Line
9.1. Drafting Tools9.2. Datum Elements9.2.1. Dimensions9.2.1.1. CONSTRAINTS: LOCKS AND ANCHORS9.2.1.2. TEMPORARY, PERMANENT, AND LISTENING DIMENSIONS9.2.1.3. Dimension Placement9.2.1.4. Dimension Text9.2.2. Spot Dimensions and Coordinates9.2.3. Grids9.2.3.1. Basic Control Features9.2.3.2. Scope Boxes9.2.4. Reference Planes9.3. Annotation Elements9.3.1. Tags9.3.1.1. Tag All Not Tagged9.3.1.2. Beam System Tag9.3.1.3. Span Direction Tag9.3.1.4. Path and Area Reinforcement Tags9.3.2. Beam Annotations9.3.3. Text9.3.4. General Notes9.3.5. Keynotes9.3.6. Component Symbols9.3.6.1. Weld Symbols9.4. Detail Elements9.4.1. Detail Lines9.4.2. Filled Regions9.4.3. Repeating Details9.4.4. Masking Regions9.4.5. Detail Components and Groups9.4.5.1. Embedding Detail Components in Modeling Families9.5. Typical Details Sheets: Creating and Managing9.5.1. Save to Library9.5.2. Insert from File9.6. The Bottom Line
10.1. Placing 3D Reinforcement10.1.1. Configuring Object Styles10.1.2. Applying Cover Settings10.1.3. Adding Rebar Parallel to a Work Plane10.1.3.1. Controlling Rebar Visibility States10.1.4. Adding Rebar Perpendicular to the Work Plane10.2. Modeling Rebar with the Rebar Shape Browser10.2.1. Sketching Rebar10.2.2. Reinforcing an Area10.2.2.1. Placing Area Reinforcement in Walls10.2.3. Applying Path Reinforcement10.3. The Bottom Line
11.1. The Scheduling Basics11.1.1. Setting Up the Fields11.1.2. Applying a Filter11.1.3. Activating Sorting and Grouping11.1.4. Improving the Formatting11.1.5. Defining the Appearance11.2. What Are Calculated Values?11.2.1. Adding a Calculated Value11.2.2. Using Schedule Keys11.3. Material Takeoff Schedules11.3.1. Editing Your Schedules11.3.2. Exporting Your Schedules11.4. Employing Keynote Legends11.4.1. Creating the Keynote Legend11.4.2. The Keynote Table File11.4.3. Adding a Keynote Tag11.5. The Bottom Line
12.1. Getting to Know Your Sheets12.1.1. Creating a Title Block12.1.1.1. Adding Line Work to Your Title Block12.1.1.2. Making Your Annotation Intelligent12.1.1.3. Finishing It Off with an Image or Logo12.1.1.4. Incorporating a Revision Schedule12.1.1.4.1. Building Your Schedules Top Down or Bottom Up12.1.1.4.2. Building Your Schedules with Height Adjustment12.2. Adding Information to Your Sheets12.2.1. Placing and Working with Views on Sheets12.2.1.1. Plans, Elevations, Detail, Drafting, and 3D Views12.2.1.2. Legends12.2.1.3. Schedules12.2.1.4. Graphical Column Schedules12.2.2. Working with View Titles12.2.3. Strategies for Creating Key Plans12.2.3.1. Reduced Structural Plans12.2.3.2. Legends12.2.3.3. Annotation Symbols12.2.3.4. Image or Screen Captures12.3. Creating a Sheet Index12.4. Keeping Track of Revisions12.4.1. Placing a Revision Cloud12.4.2. Tagging a Revision Cloud12.4.3. Setting the Display of Revision Clouds and Tags12.4.4. Understanding the Sheet Issues/Revisions Dialog Box12.5. The Bottom Line
13.1. Understanding the Worksharing Concept13.1.1. Knowing the Workflow13.1.2. Speaking the Language13.1.3. When to Use Worksharing13.1.3.1. Looking at Project and/or Team Size13.1.3.2. Not Just for Multiple Users13.2. Enabling Worksharing13.2.1. User-Created Worksets13.2.1.1. Shared Levels and Grids13.2.1.2. Workset113.2.2. Explaining the Other Worksets13.2.2.1. Views13.2.2.2. Families13.2.2.3. Project Standards13.2.3. Creating the Central File13.2.4. Creating Local Files—Getting the Team Involved13.3. Staying in Sync13.3.1. Synchronizing with Central13.3.2. Reloading Latest13.4. Working with Worksets13.4.1. Moving Elements between Worksets13.4.2. Taking Ownership13.4.2.1. Borrowing Elements13.4.2.2. Borrowing Worksets13.4.2.3. Editing Requests13.4.2.4. Reviewing Requests13.4.2.5. Working at Risk13.4.3. Improving Performance13.4.3.1. Using Visibility Control13.4.3.2. Selective Opening of Worksets13.5. Using the Worksharing Monitor13.5.1. Observing the Graphical User Interface13.6. Maintaining Your Project13.6.1. Accessing Backup Files13.6.2. Detaching from Central13.6.3. Upgrading the Central File13.6.4. Auditing Your Project File13.7. The Bottom Line
14.1. How Much Do You Need?14.1.1. Modeling beyond the Paper Documents14.1.2. Avoiding Model Creep14.2. Defining the Right Materials14.2.1. Using Synthetic Materials14.2.2. Creating Real-World Materials14.3. Starting a Rendering14.3.1. Adjusting the Quality14.3.2. Changing the Output Settings14.3.3. Applying Proper Model Lighting14.3.4. Using a Render Background14.3.5. Dealing with Images14.3.5.1. Adjusting Exposure14.3.5.2. Saving to Project14.3.5.3. Export Your Rendering14.3.6. Controlling a Rendered Display14.3.7. Developing Sun Studies14.3.8. Generating a Model Walkthrough14.4. Exporting for Outside Rendering14.4.1. Exporting to AutoCAD DWG14.4.2. Exporting to 3ds Max FBX Format14.4.3. Leveraging Outside Rendering14.5. The Bottom Line
15.1. Configuring Structural Settings15.1.1. Configuring Symbolic Representation15.1.2. Creating Load Cases15.1.3. Adding Load Natures15.1.4. Combining Load Cases15.1.5. Combining Load Cases with Edit Selected Formula15.1.6. Determining Load Combination Usage15.1.7. Understanding Load Combination Types15.1.8. Understanding Load Combination States15.2. Monitoring Your Model as You Work15.2.1. Setting Automatic Checks15.2.2. Understanding the Analytical Model15.2.2.1. Structural Framing15.2.2.2. Columns15.2.2.3. Walls and Footings15.2.2.4. Floors15.2.3. Creating an Analytical View15.2.4. Configuring Tolerances15.2.4.1. Checks15.2.4.2. Boundary Conditions15.3. Placing Loads15.3.1. Adding a Line Load with Host15.3.2. Adding an Area Load (By Sketch)15.4. Exporting for Structural Analysis15.4.1. Transferring Data15.5. The Bottom Line
16.1. Working with Project Phases16.1.1. Understanding the Properties of Phases16.1.1.1. Creating Project Phases16.1.1.2. Employing Phase Filters16.1.1.3. Modifying Graphic Elements16.1.2. Assigning Elements to Phases16.1.2.1. Demolishing an Element16.1.2.2. Creating Temporary Elements16.1.3. Linking Revit Structure Models and Phasing16.1.4. Displaying Phases in Views16.2. Working with Design Options16.2.1. How Design Options Work16.2.2. Creating Design Option Sets16.2.3. Adding and Editing Design Option Elements16.2.4. Displaying Design Options in Your Views16.2.5. Design Option Considerations16.3. The Bottom Line
17.1. Get to Work?17.1.1. Knowing Your Limitations17.1.2. Planning Your Standards17.1.2.1. Defining Line Weights17.1.2.2. Defining Line Patterns17.1.2.3. Controlling Object Line Patterns17.1.3. Developing Annotation Standards17.1.4. Applying Line Styles17.1.5. Employing Patterns and Filled Regions to Indicate Material17.2. Customizing Revit Structure to Save Time and Effort17.2.1. Editing the Revit.INI File17.2.1.1. Enlarging the Font in Temporary Dimension Values17.2.1.2. Resetting Your Recent List17.2.1.3. Avoiding Press and Drag Mistakes17.2.2. Customizing Library Paths17.2.2.1. Maintaining Your Library17.2.2.1.1. Creating Your Directories17.2.2.1.2. Creating Shortcuts17.2.3. Defining Shortcut Keys17.3. Modifying Your Model17.3.1. Fixing Object Styles17.3.2. Adjusting the Visibility and Graphics17.3.3. Modeling with Color17.4. The Bottom Line
18.1. Creating Families18.1.1. Creating a Family File18.1.1.1. Reference Planes in Families18.1.1.2. Parameters and Labels18.1.1.2.1. Shared Parameters18.1.1.2.2. Family Parameters18.1.1.2.3. Parameter Data18.1.1.2.4. Adding Extrusion Geometry18.1.1.3. Naming the Family and Specifying Family Types18.2. In-Place Families18.3. Grouping18.3.1. Creating a Group18.3.2. Editing a Group18.3.3. Ungrouping Elements18.3.4. Linking Models18.3.5. Inserting Annotations18.3.6. Editing Groups Independently18.4. The Bottom Line
19.1. Creating Tapered Steel Girders19.1.1. Defining the Basic Constraints19.1.1.1. Adding Dimensions and Labels to the Constraints19.1.1.2. Creating the Tapered Girder Geometry19.2. Creating Bent Steel Beams19.3. Adding a Wood Nailer on a Steel Beam19.4. Modeling Wood Shear Walls19.4.1. Using Detail Components in Wall Families19.5. Developing Elevator Pits19.6. Creating and Adding Steel and Wood Trusses19.6.1. Working with the Truss Template to Create a Wood Truss19.7. The Bottom Line
A.1. Chapter 1: Inside Revit StructureA.2. Chapter 2: Setting the Project EnvironmentA.3. Chapter 3: Starting To Model Your ProjectA.4. Chapter 4: Structural ColumnsA.5. Chapter 5: Floor Slabs and Roof DecksA.6. Chapter 6: WallsA.7. Chapter 7: Structural FramingA.8. Chapter 8: Forming the FoundationsA.9. Chapter 9: Model DocumentationA.10. Chapter 10: Modeling RebarA.11. Chapter 11: Schedules and QuantitiesA.12. Chapter 12: Working with SheetsA.13. Chapter 13: WorksharingA.14. Chapter 14: VisualizationA.15. Chapter 15: Revit Structural AnalysisA.16. Chapter 16: Project Phases and Design OptionsA.17. Chapter 17: Standards: Increasing Revit ProductivityA.18. Chapter 18: Family Creation: Beyond the Provided LibrariesA.19. Chapter 19: Advanced Structural Families
B.1. Mid-Rise with Multiple Structure TypesB.1.1. Modeling TechniquesB.1.1.1. Pile FoundationsB.1.1.2. ColumnsB.1.1.3. SlabsB.1.1.4. Screen Wall FramingB.1.1.5. Sloped CanopyB.2. Concrete Pan and Joist StructuresB.2.1. What's in the FamilyB.2.2. Workaround SolutionsB.3. Projects with Miscellaneous FramingB.3.1. Loose Lintel Opening FamilyB.3.2. Brick Support Frame FamiliesB.4. A Campus DesignB.5. A Hollywood Studio Project at NBC UniversalB.6. The Historic Rose Bowl Locker Room and Media Center ProjectB.7. A Church ProjectB.8. A Student Housing ProjectB.8.1. Shear WallsB.8.2. Floor FramingB.8.3. Roof TrussesB.9. Final Thoughts

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Foreword

When I was only five or six years old, I decided to become a structural engineer like my father. Every weekend, my dad would take me to visit the constructions sites he was working on. I enjoyed watching concrete being poured and rebar being bended and installed, and I was fascinated by the cranes, formwork, and cement trucks. As a teenager, I got my first computer and realized the power of programming and its ability to automate tedious work. I had a big dilemma: which career should I choose? Should I pick computer science or structural engineering? I decided to pursue both. My graduation thesis was naturally a mix of computer science and structural engineering. My passion for conceiving how I might be able to blend these two different ...