Autodesk Revit MEP Basic level

Educational goals:

The aim of the training is to acquire skills in creating documentation in Autodesk Revit software and working in BIM metodology.

Learning outcomes:

Attendee:

• Gains knowledge of the possibilities of using the Autodesk Revit program for the design of mechanical elements and knowledge in the field of modelling and operation of parametric design tools.
• Gains skills in the field of Autodesk Revit software, basic modeling in BIM technology, creating electrical designs, tables and basic calculations.
• Gains competences in the field of the principles of BIM technology operation (Building Information Modeling) and design principles using Autodesk Revit software
• Uses Autodesk Revit capabilities to design electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Course schedule: Autodesk Revit MEP

Introduction, general setting, parameters, templates and views

• Introduction to BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology
• Autodesk Revit basics: user interface; setting and adjusting program parameters, shortcuts, basic operations on structural components and families
• Creating and modifying project templates
• Views: checking the visibility of model objects; work on facade views and cross-sections; work on 3D view

Preparation of the project

• Revit elements hierarchy
• Units and basic settings
• Preparation of architecture base model
• Tracking of changes
• Copying reference

 Basics of HVAC design

• Sketching channels at different scales
• Creating systems
• Automatic channel run
• Connections of HVAC equipment

Basics of piping system design

• Sketching piping at different scales
• Creation of water systems (heat, cold, etc.)
• Automatic pipe runs
• Connections of equipment elements and sanitary facilities

Electrical modelling

• Sketching of electrical diagrams
• Creating systems
• Ladders and cable tubes
• Lighting elements
• Connections of electrical equipment components

Automatic selection of elements

• Pressure loss reports
• Reports of non-connected pipes
• Channel dimensioning
• Automatic wiring

Basics of family creation and family management

• A two-dimensional family
• Three-dimensional family
• Changes in data in families

Creating technical documentation

• Setting and modifying view visibility and graphics
• Inserting dimensions, labels, descriptions
• Modification of descriptive families
• Creating lists of elements
• Creating sample drawing sheets.