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Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2014


Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2014

Autodesk Official Press
1. Aufl.

von: Don Bokmiller, Simon Whitbread, Plamen Hristov

54,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 30.05.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9781118741375
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 744

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<p><b>The ultimate reference and tutorial to harness the power of Revit MEP</b></p> <p>This Autodesk Official Press book will help you develop your expertise with Revit MEP's core concepts and functionality. Based on the authors' years of real-world experience, this comprehensive reference and tutorial has been updated to cover all of the new features of Revit MEP, and includes best practices, techniques, tips, tricks, and real-world exercises to help you hone your skills.</p> <ul> <li>Shows how to use the interface effectively, explains how to create and use project templates, and details ways you can improve efficiency with worksharing and collaboration</li> <li>Addresses generating schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more</li> <li>Looks at creating logical air, water, and fire protection systems; evaluating building loads; and placing air and water distribution equipment</li> <li>Covers lighting, power receptacles and equipment, communication outlets and systems, and circuiting and panels</li> <li>Zeroes in on creating water systems, plumbing fixtures and their connectors, water piping, and more</li> </ul> <p>Featuring real-world scenarios and hands-on tutorials, this Autodesk Official Press book features downloadable before-and-after tutorial files so that you can compare your finished work to that of the professionals. It's the perfect resource for becoming a Revit MEP expert.</p>
Introduction  xxv <p><b>Part 1 • General Project Setup 1</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1 • Exploring the User Interface 3</b></p> <p>The Ribbon  3</p> <p>Using Tabs  4</p> <p>Using Contextual Tabs 10</p> <p>Using Family Editor Tabs  10</p> <p>Customizing the Ribbon  12</p> <p>Quick Access Toolbar  13</p> <p>User Interface Features  14</p> <p>Options Bar  14</p> <p>Properties Palette  15</p> <p>View Control Bar 17</p> <p>Status Bar 21</p> <p>Info Center 21</p> <p>Exchange Apps  22</p> <p>User Interface Control  22</p> <p>Menus and Settings 23</p> <p>Keyboard Shortcuts  25</p> <p>Graphics  27</p> <p>Context Menus  28</p> <p>The Bottom Line 30</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 • Creating an Effective Project Template 31</b></p> <p>Understanding Templates 32</p> <p>Understanding the Project Browser Organization 32</p> <p>Determining Which Views Are Grouped Together  33</p> <p>Sorting Views within Groups 34</p> <p>Determining the Number and Types of Views Needed  35</p> <p>Setting the Number of Levels 36</p> <p>Working with Plan Types  37</p> <p>Creating a Working View  37</p> <p>Choosing Display Settings for Views 37</p> <p>Visibility Settings for Template Views  39</p> <p>Visibility Settings Shortcut: View Templates 45</p> <p>Schedule Views 46</p> <p>Establishing Project Settings  48</p> <p>Object Styles 48</p> <p>Drafting Line Settings  49</p> <p>Export Settings  54</p> <p>Annotation Styles 58</p> <p>Project Units 62</p> <p>Project Phases  63</p> <p>Defining Preloaded Content and Its Behavior 66</p> <p>Annotation Families 66</p> <p>Component Families  68</p> <p>System Families 71</p> <p>MEP Settings 74</p> <p>Creating Sheet Standards 77</p> <p>Titleblocks  77</p> <p>Sheet Organization 77</p> <p>Preset Sheets (Not Placeholder Sheets)  78</p> <p>The Bottom Line 81</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 • Worksets and Worksharing 83</b></p> <p>Understanding Central Files  83</p> <p>Creating a Central File 84</p> <p>Creating a New Workset  88</p> <p>Working with Local Files  91</p> <p>Creating a Local File 91</p> <p>Synchronizing a Local File with the Central File  93</p> <p>Managing and Using the Power of Worksets  96</p> <p>Taking Ownership of Worksets  97</p> <p>Working with Model Elements and Their Worksets 98</p> <p>Controlling Visibility and Worksets 102</p> <p>Enhancing Communication 106</p> <p>The Bottom Line 108</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 • Project Collaboration 109</b></p> <p>Preparing Your Files for Sharing 109</p> <p>Working with Linked Revit Files 112</p> <p>Linking Revit Files  112</p> <p>Using Shared Coordinates 115</p> <p>Managing Revit Links  117</p> <p>Controlling Visibility of Revit Links 119</p> <p>Coordinating Elements within Shared Models 124</p> <p>Monitoring Elements  125</p> <p>Responding to Change Alerts 129</p> <p>Reconciling Hosting 130</p> <p>Maintaining Project Coordination 132</p> <p>Working with Files from Other Applications  133</p> <p>Linking CAD Files  133</p> <p>Exporting Your Revit File to a CAD Format 136</p> <p>Using Image Files in a Revit Project  138</p> <p>Setting Options for Quality Control 141</p> <p>Using Autodesk Revit Server 144</p> <p>Using Cloud-Based Solutions 144</p> <p>The Bottom Line 145</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 • Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data  147</b></p> <p>2D Data Types 148</p> <p>MicroStation 2D DGN  148</p> <p>DXF  149</p> <p>2D Data for Standard Details  149</p> <p>2D Data for Plans, Sections, and Elevations 151</p> <p>3D Data Types 158</p> <p>Revit Project File 158</p> <p>Revit Family File 161</p> <p>ADSK  161</p> <p>IFC 162</p> <p>AutoCAD DWG 163</p> <p>SketchUp  163</p> <p>Other File Formats  163</p> <p>Point Clouds 164</p> <p>The Bottom Line 165</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 • Parameters 167</b></p> <p>Understanding Parameter Basics 168</p> <p>Choosing the Correct Parameter  168</p> <p>Naming Parameters  168</p> <p>Using Type Parameters  169</p> <p>Using Instance Parameters  171</p> <p>Setting Parameter Discipline, Type, and Grouping 172</p> <p>Using Parameters in Families  175</p> <p>Dimensional Parameters Lock Function 176</p> <p>Parameter Types  176</p> <p>Type Catalogs  178</p> <p>Formulas 181</p> <p>System Parameters  182</p> <p>Lookup Tables 183</p> <p>Using Shared Parameters  184</p> <p>Using Parameters in Projects  189</p> <p>Project Parameters  189</p> <p>Parameters in Schedules  191</p> <p>Creating and Using Parameters in Families and Schedules  193</p> <p>View and Sheet Parameters 195</p> <p>Working with Formulas  197</p> <p>Sample Conditional Statements  198</p> <p>Rounding  198</p> <p>The Bottom Line 199</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 • Schedules  201</b></p> <p>Defining Schedules  201</p> <p>The Fields Tab  203</p> <p>The Filter Tab 206</p> <p>The Sorting/Grouping Tab  208</p> <p>The Formatting Tab  209</p> <p>The Appearance Tab 213</p> <p>Editing a Schedule  213</p> <p>Scheduling Component and System Family Data  217</p> <p>Mechanical Equipment Schedules 217</p> <p>Lighting Fixture Schedules 218</p> <p>System Family Schedules  220</p> <p>Model Component Schedules 223</p> <p>Using Schedules for Design and Analysis 225</p> <p>Schedule Keys  226</p> <p>Panel Schedules 229</p> <p>Using Schedules for Project Management 231</p> <p>Sheet List  232</p> <p>View List 233</p> <p>Note Block  234</p> <p>The Bottom Line 236</p> <p><b>Part 2 • Autodesk Revit MEP for Mechanical Design  237</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 8 • HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis 239</b></p> <p>Modeling Spaces for Building Load Analysis 239</p> <p>Creating Spaces 240</p> <p>Placing Spaces 241</p> <p>Creating a Space Properties Schedule 241</p> <p>Modifying Space Properties  242</p> <p>Creating Zones  245</p> <p>Setting Building Construction Options  247</p> <p>Performing Heating and Cooling Load Analysis 249</p> <p>Load Analysis  251</p> <p>Weather Data 252</p> <p>Outdoor Air Infiltration 253</p> <p>Sliver Spaces 253</p> <p>Details 254</p> <p>Heating and Cooling Loads Report 256</p> <p>Performing Conceptual Energy Analysis on Your Building 259</p> <p>Setting Up the Model 259</p> <p>Keeping It Simple  262</p> <p>Performing Energy Simulation 263</p> <p>Analyzing Duct and Pipe System Pressure 264</p> <p>Exporting gbXML Data to Load-Simulating Software 264</p> <p>The Bottom Line 267</p> <p><b>Chapter 9 • Creating Logical Systems 269</b></p> <p>Managing Systems 269</p> <p>Why Are Systems Important? 269</p> <p>Mechanical Settings 271</p> <p>System Browser 272</p> <p>Setting Up Air Systems 273</p> <p>Understanding Parameters 274</p> <p>Creating Mechanical Systems 277</p> <p>Setting Up Piping Systems 281</p> <p>Understanding Parameters 282</p> <p>Creating Pipe Systems  283</p> <p>Creating Fire-Protection Systems 286</p> <p>Setting Display Properties of Systems  286</p> <p>Understanding Child and Parent Relationships in Revit Systems 287</p> <p>Using System Filters 288</p> <p>The Bottom Line 292</p> <p><b>Chapter 10 • Mechanical Systems and Ductwork  293</b></p> <p>Air Distribution Components  293</p> <p>Mechanical Equipment Components  295</p> <p>Air Conditioning/Handling Units  295</p> <p>VAV Boxes  296</p> <p>Ductwork 297</p> <p>Duct Types and Routing 301</p> <p>Creating New Duct Types 302</p> <p>Using Automatic Duct Routing  302</p> <p>Using Manual Duct Routing 307</p> <p>Duct Sizing  312</p> <p>Choosing a Duct Sizing Method  314</p> <p>Using the Duct Routing Tools 319</p> <p>The Bottom Line 322</p> <p><b>Chapter 11 • Mechanical Piping 323</b></p> <p>Mechanical Pipe Settings  323</p> <p>Creating Piping Systems  324</p> <p>Creating Pipe Types  326</p> <p>Defining Fitting Angles 327</p> <p>Selecting Fittings for Routing Preferences  329</p> <p>Choosing Pipe Materials and Sizes  329</p> <p>Adjusting the Pipe Sizing Table  329</p> <p>Using the Fluids Table  330</p> <p>Pipe Routing Options  331</p> <p>Automatic Pipe Routing 331</p> <p>Manual Pipe Routing 332</p> <p>Pipe Fittings  338</p> <p>Using Pipe Fitting Controls 339</p> <p>Placing Valves  339</p> <p>Adding Piping Insulation  340</p> <p>Defining Systems Visibility through Filters 340</p> <p>The Bottom Line 343</p> <p><b>Part 3 • Autodesk Revit MEP for Electrical Design 345</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 12 • Lighting  347</b></p> <p>Efficient Lighting Design  347</p> <p>Spaces and Lighting 347</p> <p>The Reflected Ceiling Plan  350</p> <p>Lighting Worksets 351</p> <p>Lighting Analysis 352</p> <p>Hosting Options for Lighting Fixtures and Devices  355</p> <p>Lighting Fixtures in a Ceiling 356</p> <p>Lighting Fixtures in Sloped Ceilings 357</p> <p>Ceiling Changes  357</p> <p>Overhead Fixtures in Spaces with No Ceiling 359</p> <p>Wall-Mounted Lights 359</p> <p>Switches  360</p> <p>Site Lighting 362</p> <p>The Site Plan  363</p> <p>Site Lighting Layout 364</p> <p>Site Lighting Analysis  364</p> <p>The Bottom Line 369</p> <p><b>Chapter 13 • Power and Communications  371</b></p> <p>Modeling Methods for Power and Systems Devices  371</p> <p>Using Annotation Symbols 373</p> <p>Using Face-Hosted Families  373</p> <p>Avoiding Interference of Symbols  377</p> <p>Creating Circuits 379</p> <p>Placing Devices and Equipment Connections 379</p> <p>Disconnect Switches 381</p> <p>Distribution Equipment and Transformers  383</p> <p>Switchboards 385</p> <p>Panels  386</p> <p>Other Equipment  389</p> <p>Creating Power Distribution Systems 391</p> <p>Power Diagrams  393</p> <p>Tips for Creating Power Diagrams 394</p> <p>Creating a Fire Alarm System Model  394</p> <p>Fire Alarm Riser Diagram 395</p> <p>Fire Alarm Diagram Using Drafting Tools and Symbols 397</p> <p>Modeling Conduit and Cable Tray  397</p> <p>Defining Electrical Settings 399</p> <p>Placing Conduit in a Model 401</p> <p>Placing Cable Tray in a Model  404</p> <p>Creating Family Types 405</p> <p>The Bottom Line 405</p> <p><b>Chapter 14 • Circuiting and Panels 407</b></p> <p>Establishing Electrical Settings  407</p> <p>Wiring Settings 408</p> <p>Voltage Definitions 410</p> <p>Distribution Systems  411</p> <p>Load Calculations 412</p> <p>Creating Circuits and Wiring for Devices and Fixtures  416</p> <p>Editing Wiring 418</p> <p>Editing Circuits 420</p> <p>Drawing Wires Manually  424</p> <p>Controlling Wire Display  427</p> <p>Managing Circuits and Panels 428</p> <p>Circuit Properties  429</p> <p>Wire Properties 429</p> <p>Panel Properties  429</p> <p>Other Panels and Circuits 432</p> <p>Using Schedules for Sharing Circuit Information  433</p> <p>The Bottom Line 434</p> <p><b>Part 4 • Autodesk Revit MEP for Plumbing  437</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 15 • Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other) 439</b></p> <p>Configuring the Plumbing Views  439</p> <p>Global Settings and View-Specific Settings  440</p> <p>Defining Systems Visibility through Filters 441</p> <p>Working with Plumbing Fixtures  443</p> <p>Working with Architectural Linked-in Plumbing Models 447</p> <p>Creating Custom Pipe Assemblies 448</p> <p>Copying/Monitoring Plumbing Fixtures 451</p> <p>Choosing Pipe Settings and Pipe Routing Options  454</p> <p>Sloping Pipe 454</p> <p>Annotating Invert Elevation and Slope 457</p> <p>Using Fittings  458</p> <p>Using Pipe Fitting Controls 458</p> <p>Placing Valves  458</p> <p>The Bottom Line 460</p> <p><b>Chapter 16 • Fire Protection  461</b></p> <p>Understanding the Essentials of Placing Fire-Protection Equipment 461</p> <p>Point of Connection  461</p> <p>Fire Pump Assembly  463</p> <p>Fire Riser Assembly  464</p> <p>Sprinkler Heads  466</p> <p>Creating Fire-Protection Systems  466</p> <p>Creating a Fire-Protection Wet System  469</p> <p>Filtering Fire-Protection Systems 470</p> <p>Using Mechanical Joint Fittings 472</p> <p>Routing Piping and Adjusting Settings  473</p> <p>The Bottom Line 473</p> <p><b>Part 5 • Managing Content in Autodesk Revit MEP  475</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 17 • Solid Modeling 477</b></p> <p>Solids and Voids 477</p> <p>Extrusions  478</p> <p>Blends  480</p> <p>Revolves  482</p> <p>Sweeps  484</p> <p>Swept Blends  486</p> <p>Joining Geometry  488</p> <p>Voids 488</p> <p>Reference Planes and Lines  491</p> <p>Constraints and Dimensions  496</p> <p>Visibility Control  501</p> <p>In-Place Massing  503</p> <p>The Bottom Line 508</p> <p><b>Chapter 18 • Creating Symbols and Annotations  509</b></p> <p>Using Drafting Tools in Revit 509</p> <p>Drawing Arcs  511</p> <p>Using Other Drawing Tools  512</p> <p>Creating Filled Regions 513</p> <p>Building a Symbol Library 513</p> <p>Generic Annotations  514</p> <p>Subcategories 515</p> <p>Text and Labels  517</p> <p>Detail Components 517</p> <p>Controlling Visibility of Lines, Regions, and Annotations 520</p> <p>Using Visibility Parameters 520</p> <p>Using Constraints 524</p> <p>Using Labels and Tags 526</p> <p>Label Format Options  527</p> <p>Labels and Linework  529</p> <p>The Bottom Line 531</p> <p><b>Chapter 19 • Creating Equipment  533</b></p> <p>Modeling MEP Equipment 533</p> <p>Hosting Options  534</p> <p>Family Categories 536</p> <p>Detail Level  538</p> <p>Geometry for Connection Points  539</p> <p>Equipment Pads  540</p> <p>Adding Connectors to Equipment Families  541</p> <p>Duct Connectors 546</p> <p>Pipe Connectors  549</p> <p>Electrical Connectors 551</p> <p>Multiple Connectors in Families  553</p> <p>Creating Clearance Spaces  561</p> <p>Adding Parameters and Constraints  563</p> <p>The Bottom Line 564</p> <p><b>Chapter 20 • Creating Lighting Fixtures  565</b></p> <p>Understanding Types of Lighting Fixture Families 565</p> <p>Nonhosted Lighting Fixtures 566</p> <p>Face-Hosted Lighting Fixtures 570</p> <p>Face-Hosted Families for Wall-Mounted Lights  571</p> <p>Fixture Types Based on Dimensions 572</p> <p>Fixture Types Based on Fixture Performance and Lighting Characteristics  573</p> <p>Naming Conventions 576</p> <p>Performing a Lighting Analysis  576</p> <p>Light Source Location  578</p> <p>Light Source Definitions  579</p> <p>Light Source Parameters  580</p> <p>Using Fixture Families as Intelligent Objects  582</p> <p>Using Parameters  582</p> <p>Adding Connectors  583</p> <p>Representing Light Fixtures on Construction Documents 584</p> <p>The Bottom Line 590</p> <p><b>Chapter 21 • Creating Devices  593</b></p> <p>Modeling Device Geometry 593</p> <p>Category and Parameters  594</p> <p>Geometry and Reference Planes 596</p> <p>Using Annotations for Devices  601</p> <p>Adding Parameters and Connectors 607</p> <p>Using Parameters for Labels 607</p> <p>Adding Connectors  608</p> <p>The Bottom Line 612</p> <p><b>Chapter 22 • Details  615</b></p> <p>Drafting and Detailing Tools 615</p> <p>Line Styles  615</p> <p>Regions 616</p> <p>Detail Components 619</p> <p>CAD Details  622</p> <p>Using Drafting Views 623</p> <p>Converting Details  624</p> <p>Strategies for Creating a Detail Library  628</p> <p>Inserting 2D Elements  630</p> <p>Inserting Views 631</p> <p>Model Detail Views  632</p> <p>Plan Callouts  632</p> <p>Section Callouts 635</p> <p>The Bottom Line 636</p> <p><b>Chapter 23 • Sheets  639</b></p> <p>Creating a Titleblock  639</p> <p>Using Existing CAD Graphics  640</p> <p>Using Text and Labels  641</p> <p>Using Logos and Images 644</p> <p>Working with Sheets in a Project 645</p> <p>Organizing Project Browser Sheets 646</p> <p>Placing Views on Sheets  648</p> <p>Working with Viewports 651</p> <p>Adding Annotations  652</p> <p>Placing Schedules 653</p> <p>Using Sheet Lists  653</p> <p>Making Sheet Revisions  657</p> <p>Printing Sheets  659</p> <p>Exporting Sheets  660</p> <p>The Bottom Line 663</p> <p><b>Appendix • The Bottom Line 665</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Exploring the User Interface 665</p> <p>Chapter 2: Creating an Effective Project Template 666</p> <p>Chapter 3: Worksets and Worksharing 667</p> <p>Chapter 4: Project Collaboration  668</p> <p>Chapter 5: Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data 669</p> <p>Chapter 6: Parameters 670</p> <p>Chapter 7: Schedules  671</p> <p>Chapter 8: HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis 672</p> <p>Chapter 9: Creating Logical Systems  673</p> <p>Chapter 10: Mechanical Systems and Ductwork 674</p> <p>Chapter 11: Mechanical Piping  675</p> <p>Chapter 12: Lighting  677</p> <p>Chapter 13: Power and Communications 678</p> <p>Chapter 14: Circuiting and Panels 679</p> <p>Chapter 15: Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other) 680</p> <p>Chapter 16: Fire Protection 681</p> <p>Chapter 17: Solid Modeling  682</p> <p>Chapter 18: Creating Symbols and Annotations 683</p> <p>Chapter 19: Creating Equipment 684</p> <p>Chapter 20: Creating Lighting Fixtures  685</p> <p>Chapter 21: Creating Devices 686</p> <p>Chapter 22: Details 687</p> <p>Chapter 23: Sheets  688</p> <p>Index 689</p>
<p><b>Don Bokmiller</b> is a CAD/BIM Specialist at Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering in Norfolk, Virginia. He has more than 15 years of experience in the AEC field and is a well-known AUGI forum participant. Simon Whitbread has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He is an Autodesk Certified Instructor who has taught Revit to students of all experience levels and is also a committee member for Revit Technology Conference (RTC). Plamen Hristov is the Director of Design Technology at Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc., and is leading the implementation of several BIM applications, including Revit. He lectures at Autodesk University, the Revit Technology Conference, and Ecobuild America, as well as at colleges and Revit User Groups.</p>
<p>The Ultimate Revit MEP Tutorial and Reference</p> <p>Build expertise in Autodesk Revit MEP 2014 and learn how to use modern workflows to produce highly professional designs, construction documents, and compelling presentations with this detailed, hands-on resource. The expert author team draws on years of Revit MEP experience to explain core concepts and tools and detail best practices for mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing design. You'll find helpful strategies, guidance, and dos and don'ts on everything from template creation to content management to working efficiently with 2D and 3D data. Hands-on, real-world projects reinforce the discussions, so you can further sharpen and expand your skills in this powerful software.</p> <p>Coverage includes:</p> <ul> <li>Understanding the Revit MEP 2014 user interface and new tools</li> <li>Setting up efficient templates, drawings, projects, schedules, and workflows</li> <li>Using Revit MEP for mechanical design, including HVAC cooling and heating load analysis, mechanical systems and ductwork, and piping</li> <li>Using Revit MEP for electrical design, including lighting, power, communications, circuits, and panels</li> <li>Using Revit MEP for plumbing design, including water systems, fixtures, sanitary piping, and fire protection</li> <li>Creating custom content, adding details, and managing project sheets</li> </ul> <p><b>Harness the Power of BIM with Autodesk Revit MEP 2014</b></p> <p><b>Learn Best Practices for Completing and Submitting Building Projects</b></p> <p><b>Apply Real-World Tricks and Tips from Revit MEP Experts</b></p> <p><b>Enhance Your Professional Skills with Hands-on Exercises</b></p> <p><b>Master Advanced Electrical and Plumbing Concepts</b></p>

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