Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals

Course details

Course Objectives 

To take full advantage of Building Information Modeling, the Autodesk Revit Structure Basic training guide has been designed to teach the concepts and principles from building design through construction documentation using the Autodesk Revit Structure software. This training guide is intended to introduce students to the user interface and the basic building components of the software that makes it a powerful and flexible structural modeling tool.The goal is to familiarize you with the tools necessary to create, modify, and document your parametric model.

Course Outline

Introduction

• Why Autodesk Revit Structure..?
• What Autodesk Revit Structure Really Do..?
• Introduction to the Principles of BIM
• Benefits of BIM

Setting Up Levels and Grids

• Creating and Using Levels
• Placing Grid Lines

Adding Structural Columns

• Placing Vertical Structural Columns
• Placing Slanted Structural Columns
• Modifying Structural Columns

Adding Structural Walls

• Placing Vertical Structural Walls
• Placing Slanted Structural Walls
• Modifying Structural Walls

Beams and Framing Systems

• Adding Beams and Beam Systems
• Modifying Beams
• Framing Annotation
• Adding Bracing

Floors and Shafts

• Creating Floor Systems
• Creating Shaft Openings

Adding Foundations

• Creating Wall Footings
• Isolated Footings
• Slab Foundations

Working with Views

• Creating Elevations
• Creating Sections
• Creating Callouts

Structural Reinforcement

• Structural Reinforcement
• Adding Rebar
• Modifying Rebar Placement
• Reinforcing Walls, Floors, and Slabs

Scheduling

• Structural Schedules
• Graphical Column Schedules
• Material Takeoff Schedules
• Additional Schedules

Annotating Construction Documents

• Working with Dimensions
• Working with Text
• Detail Lines and Symbols
• Creating Legends

Construction Documents

• Setting up Sheets
• Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets
• Adding Revisions
• Printing Sheets