Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 E-Book

Simon Whitbread

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

Get up and running on Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 with this detailed, hands-on guide

Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 provides perfectly paced coverage of all core concepts and functionality, with tips, tricks, and hands-on exercises that help you optimize productivity. With a focus on real-world uses and workflows, this detailed reference explains Revit MEP tools and functionality in the context of professional design and provides the practical insight that can only come from years of experience. Coverage includes project setup, work sharing, building loads, ductwork, electrical and plumbing, and much more, with clear explanation every step of the way. The companion website features downloadable tutorials that reinforce the material presented, allowing you to jump in at any point and compare your work to the pros.

This is your guide to master the capabilities of this essential productivity-enhancing tool.

• Generate schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more
• Evaluate building loads, and design logical air, water, and fire protection systems
• Create comprehensive electrical and plumbing plans tailored to the project
• Model your design with custom parameters, symbols, fixtures, devices, and more

If you're ready to get on board this emerging design, collaboration, and documentation paradigm, Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 is the one-stop resource you need.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introduction

Computer Maintenance

What's New in Revit 2016

Who Should Buy This Book

What's Inside

The Mastering Series

How to Contact the Author

For More Information

Part 1: General Project Setup

Chapter 1: Exploring the User Interface

The Ribbon

Quick Access Toolbar

Additional User Interface Features

Menus and Settings

The Bottom Line

Chapter 2: View Filters and View Templates

Understanding View Filters

Visibility Settings Shortcut: View Templates

The Bottom Line

Chapter 3: Worksets and Worksharing

Understanding Central Files

Working with Local Files

Managing and Using the Power of Worksets

Controlling Visibility and Worksets

Enhancing Communication

Using Revit Server

The Bottom Line

Chapter 4: Project Collaboration

Preparing Your Files for Sharing

Working with Linked Revit Files

Coordinating Elements within Shared Models

Working with Files from Other Applications

Setting Options for Quality Control

Using Cloud-based Solutions

The Bottom Line

Chapter 5: Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data

2D Data Types

3D Data Types

The Bottom Line

Chapter 6: Parameters

Understanding Parameter Basics

Using Parameters in Families

Using Shared Parameters

Using Parameters in Projects

Working with Formulas

The Bottom Line

Chapter 7: Schedules

Defining Schedules

Scheduling Component and System Family Data

Using Schedules for Design and Analysis

Using Schedules for Project Management

The Bottom Line

Part 2: Mechanical Design

Chapter 8: HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis

Modeling Spaces for Building Load Analysis

Performing Heating and Cooling Load Analysis

Performing Conceptual Energy Analysis on Your Building

Analyzing Duct and Pipe System Pressure

Exporting gbXML Data to Load-simulating Software

The Bottom Line

Chapter 9: Creating Logical Systems

Why Are Systems Important?

Setting Up Duct Systems

Setting Up Piping Systems

Setting Display Properties of Systems

Understanding Child and Parent Relationships in Revit Systems

The Bottom Line

Chapter 10: Mechanical Systems and Ductwork

Air Distribution Components

Mechanical Equipment Components

Ductwork

Duct Types and Routing

Duct Sizing

The Bottom Line

Chapter 11: Mechanical Piping

Mechanical Pipe Settings

Pipe Routing Options

Pipe Fittings

The Bottom Line

Part 3: Electrical Design

Chapter 12: Lighting

Efficient Lighting Design

Lighting Analysis

Hosting Options for Lighting Fixtures and Devices

Site Lighting

The Bottom Line

Chapter 13: Power and Communications

Modeling Methods for Power and Systems Devices

Creating Power Distribution Systems

Creating a Fire Alarm System Model

Modeling Conduit and Cable Tray

The Bottom Line

Chapter 14: Circuiting and Panels

Establishing Electrical Settings

Creating Circuits and Wiring for Devices and Fixtures

Managing Circuits and Panels

Using Schedules for Sharing Circuit Information

The Bottom Line

Part 4: Plumbing

Chapter 15: Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other)

Configuring the Plumbing Views

Working with Plumbing Fixtures

Working with Architectural Linked-in Plumbing Models

Choosing Pipe Settings and Pipe Routing Options

Using Fittings

The Bottom Line

Chapter 16: Fire Protection

Understanding the Essentials of Placing Fire-Protection Equipment

Creating Fire-Protection Systems

Using Mechanical Joint Fittings

Routing Piping and Adjusting Settings

The Bottom Line

Part 5: Managing Content

Chapter 17: Solid Modeling

Solids and Voids

Reference Planes and Lines

Constraints and Dimensions

Visibility Control

In-Place Massing

The Bottom Line

Chapter 18: Creating Symbols and Annotations

Using Drafting Tools in Revit

Building a Symbol Library

Controlling Visibility of Lines, Regions, and Annotations

Using Labels and Tags

The Bottom Line

Chapter 19: Creating Equipment

Modeling MEP Equipment

Adding Connectors to Equipment Families

Creating Clearance Spaces

Adding Parameters and Constraints

Creating Loadable Families from In-Place

The Bottom Line

Chapter 20: Creating Light Fixtures

Understanding Types of Lighting Fixture Families

Performing Lighting Analysis

Using Fixture Families as Intelligent Objects

Representing Light Fixtures on Construction Documents

The Bottom Line

Chapter 21: Creating Devices

Modeling Device Geometry

Using Annotations for Devices

Adding Parameters and Connectors

The Bottom Line

Chapter 22: Details

Drafting and Detailing Tools

CAD Details

Strategies for Creating a Detail Library

Model Detail Views

The Bottom Line

Chapter 23: Sheets

Creating a Titleblock

Working with Sheets in a Project

Using Sheet Lists

Making Sheet Revisions

Printing Sheets

Exporting Sheets

The Bottom Line

Chapter 24: Fabrication

Specifying Fabrication Settings

Placing Fabrication Parts

The Bottom Line

Chapter 25: Creating a Project Template

Understanding Templates

Determining the Number and Types of Views Needed

Choosing Display Settings for Views

Establishing Project Settings

Defining Preloaded Content and Its Behavior

Creating Sheet Standards

Understanding the Project Browser Organization

The Bottom Line

Appendix: The Bottom Line

Chapter 1: Exploring the User Interface

Chapter 2: View Filters and View Templates

Chapter 3: Worksets and Worksharing

Chapter 4: Project Collaboration

Chapter 5: Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data

Chapter 6: Parameters

Chapter 7: Schedules

Chapter 8: HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis

Chapter 9: Creating Logical Systems

Chapter 10: Mechanical Systems and Ductwork

Chapter 11: Mechanical Piping

Chapter 12: Lighting

Chapter 13: Power and Communications

Chapter 14: Circuiting and Panels

Chapter 15: Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other)

Chapter 16: Fire Protection

Chapter 17: Solid Modeling

Chapter 18: Creating Symbols and Annotations

Chapter 19: Creating Equipment

Chapter 20: Creating Light Fixtures

Chapter 21: Creating Devices

Chapter 22: Details

Chapter 23: Sheets

Chapter 24: Fabrication

Chapter 25: Creating a Project Template

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