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Course Description
Students use Revit® Structure to learn about building information modeling and the tools for parametric design, analysis, and documentation. Students learn the fundamental features of Revit Structure, use the 3D parametric design tools to create and analyze a project, and finish by learning about construction documentation and design visualization.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Building Information Modeling
• Revit Structure Basics
• Exploring the User Interface
• Working with Structural Elements and Families
• Viewing the Structural Model
• Working with Views
• Controlling Object Visibility
• Working with Elevation and Section Views
• Working with 3D Views
• Starting a New Project
• Setting Up a Project
• Adding and Modifying Levels
• Adding and Modifying Grids

Day 2

• Creating Structural Columns and Walls
• Working with Structural Columns
• Working with Structural Walls
• Creating Frames
• Adding Floor Framing
• Working with Beams and Beam Systems
• Working with Structural Steel Frames
• Working with Structural Concrete Beams
• Creating Slabs and Roofs
• Adding Slabs
• Creating Roofs
• Creating Foundations
• Adding Foundations
• Stairs and Ramps
• Creating Stairs
• Creating Ramps

Day 3

• Creating Plan Annotations and Schedules
• Adding Tags
• Adding Dimensions, Symbols, and Text
• Creating Legends
• Working with Schedules
• Creating Sections and Details
• Adding Structural Wall Sections and Reinforcement
• Adding Detail Lines and Detail Groups
• Importing Typical DWG Details
• Adding Concrete Detail Components
• Creating and Modifying Steel Details
• Creating Construction Documentation
• Creating Sheets and Title Blocks
• Printing Sheets
• Exporting Content to CAD Formats

Course Prerequisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, architectural design, drafting, or structural engineering experience is highly recommended. It is also recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or Microsoft® Windows® NT 4.0.