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Revit Structure Essentials

Revit Fundamentals for Structure teaches the learner to use Revit as the BIM Authoring platform for the Structural Discipline in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry.
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The Revit Fundamentals for Structure course introduces users to the concepts and methods of structural BIM modelling in Revit. The guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of modelling and explores the key features of the structural BIM model.

Course Objectives

After completing this course participants should be able to understand and/or create:

  • Basic understanding of Revit Structures
  • Basic Sketching and Modify Tools
  • Starting Structural Projects
  • Working with Views
  • Structural Grids and Columns
  • Foundations
  • Structural Framing
  • Adding Structural Slabs
  • Creating Construction Documents
  • Annotating Construction Documents
  • Creating Details
  • Scheduling

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed to teach Structural Engineers and Draftspersons who want to learn more about Revit Structural Modelling.

Pre-requisites

  • Computer Literate and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows proficiency
  • Experience with Drafting, design, or engineering principles

What's Included

e-Manual
Stationery
Workstation
Software Trial
Tea & Coffee
Lunch
Wifi Access
Certificate
Certified Instructor
*Items may differ between courses, contact an agent for details

Qualifications

On completion of the course, you will be presented with an internationally recognised Autodesk Authorised Training Certificate. 

Introduction to Revit Structures
  • What is Revit structures
  • Understanding Revit Terms
  • Element Behaviour in a Parametric Modeler
  • Element Properties
  • Starting the Software
  • Overview of the Interface
  • Project Browser
  • Introduction to Revit Families
  • Creating a Projects
  • Selecting Project Template
  • Saving Projects
  • Viewing Commands
  • Zooming and Panning
  • Viewing in 3D
Basic Sketching and Modify Tools
  • Using General Sketching Tools
  • Draw Tools
  • Drawing Aids
  • Editing Elements
  • Selecting Multiple Elements
  • Filtering Selection Sets
  • Working with Basic Modify Tools
  • Moving and Copying Elements
  • Rotating Elements
  • Mirroring Elements
  • Working with Additional Modify Tools
  • Aligning Elements
  • Splitting Linear Elements
  • Trimming
  • Offsetting Elements
Starting Structural Projects
  • Selecting Project Template
  • Defining Levels
  • Modifying Levels
  • Defining Grids
  • Creating Plan Views
Working with Views
  • Modifying the View Display
  • View Properties
  • Hiding and Overriding Graphics
  • Using View Templates
  • Duplicating Views
  • Duplication Types
  • Adding Callout Views
  • Working with Crop Regions
  • Plan Regions
  • Creating Elevations and Sections
  • Elevations
  • Sections
  • Modifying Elevations and Sections
  • 3D Section Views
Structural Grids and Columns
  • Adding Structural Grids
  • Modifying Grid Lines
  • Loading Column Families
  • Placing Structural Columns
  • Modifying Columns
  • Adding Slanted Structural Columns
  • Creating a Column Family
Walls
  • Modelling Walls
  • Modifying Walls
  • Wall Joins
Beams
  • Adding Structural Beams
  • Loading Beam Families
Structural Slabs and Floors
  • Modelling Structural Slabs
  • Modifying Slabs
  • Slab Edges
  • Joining Geometry
  • Adding Wall Footings
  • Wall Profiles and Footings
Modifying Members
  • Joining Elements
Structural Framing
  • Modelling Rafters
  • Adding Connections
  • Beam Systems
  • Modifying Structural Framing
  • Sloping and Offsetting Beams
  • Adding Beam Cantilevers and Cutbacks
  • Changing the Cutback
  • Changing Justifications
  • Attaching a Column to Beam
  • Applying Beam Coping
  • Editing Beam Joins
Creating Construction Documents
  • Setting up Sheets
  • Sheet (Title Block) Properties
  • Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets
  • Printing Sheets
  • Printing Options
Annotating Construction Documents
  • Working with Dimensions
  • Modifying Dimensions
  • Setting Constraints
  • Working with Text
  • Editing Text
  • Spell Checking
  • Creating Text Types
  • Adding Tags
  • Tagging in 3D Views
  • Beam Annotations
  • Adding Details Lines and Symbols
  • Using Symbols
  • Structure Specific Symbols
Creating Details
  • Setting Up Detail Views
  • Referencing a Drafting View
  • Saving Drafting Views
  • Adding Detail Components
  • Detail Components
  • Repeating Details
  • Annotating Details
  • Creating Filled Regions
  • Adding Detail Tags
Scheduling
  • Structural Schedules
  • Graphical Column Schedules
  • Modifying Graphical Column Schedules
  • Working with Schedules
  • Modifying Schedules
  • Modifying a Schedule on a Sheet
  1. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
  2. Bookings can only be considered confirmation on receipt of payment.
  3. Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
  4. For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
    applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
  5. Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date.
    Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
  6. Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone\
    dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
  7. We suggest clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled
    before booking flight and accommodation. We are NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight
    and accommodation for clients.
  8. Full training fees will apply if the above condition is not complied with.
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  12. All pricing INCLUDES VAT, unless otherwise stated to exclude VAT. Transactions originating from outside of South Africa will not be subject to VAT, however pricing shown online may still include VAT, dependent on individual Web Browser settings.
  13. Pricing is subject to the availability of stock and exchange rate fluctuations, and may change without prior notice.
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