The definitive guide to Autodesk Revit MEP The expert author team for this Autodesk Official Press book hasemployed their years of experience to develop this exhaustivereference and tutorial, which is perfectly paced to cover all thecore concepts and functionality of Revit MEP including: * Navigating the interface * Project setup and templates * Worksharing * Mechanical concerns such as building loads and ductwork * Electrical concerns such as lighting and communicationsoutlets * Plumbing concerns such as fixtures and water systems This revision covers all of Revit MEP's new features andincludes more advanced electrical and plumbing information. Inaddition, the book features real-world sidebars and hands-ontutorials that reinforce the detailed discussions, along withdownloadable before-and-after tutorial files to help you completethe hands-on projects. This Autodesk Official Press book is theperfect resource for becoming a Revit MEP expert.
Autorentext
Don Bokmiller is a Design Technologist at Clark Nexsen, Inc. He has 17 years of experience working in the AEC industry and is a frequent speaker at the Revit Technology Conference (RTC) events in North America.
Simon Whitbread has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, has taught Revit to students of all experience levels, and is a committee member for RTC.
Dan Morrison has over 20 years experience as a mechanical engineer and has presented at numerous RTCs and other BIM conferences; he is VDC engineer with BGC Posco international in Perth, Australia, managing all aspects of BIM from design through handover.
Klappentext
Become an Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 Expert
Perfectly paced and covering all the core concepts and functionality of Autodesk Revit MEP 2015, this complete reference helps you master project set-up and templates, create logical air, water, and fire protection systems, evaluate building loads, and more. If you need to quickly learn Revit MEP 2015, the discussions and real-world tutorials in this book are the ideal resources to get you up to speed.
Loaded with tips, tricks, and exercises that reinforce the detailed discussions, this fully updated edition also gives you access to a companion website where you can download before-and-after tutorial files to compare your finished work to projects completed by professionals.
Coverage includes:
- Creating and using project templates
- Improving efficiency with worksharing and collaboration
- Generating schedules that show quantities, materials, and design dependencies
- Importing and exporting gbXML
- Lighting, power receptacles, and equipment
- Generating and modeling content
- Making sense of more advanced electrical and plumbing information
- Creating and managing systems to get Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 to work for you
- Reducing time spent on drafting tasks with symbols and annotations
- Utilizing the Detail Line button to draw linework that is specific to the view in which it is created
Grasp the Newest Features of Autodesk Revit MEP 2015
Build Loads and Ductwork with Confidence and Ease
Place Air and Water Distribution Equipment Correctly
Create Water Systems, Plumbing Fixtures, and Their Connectors
Use Symbols and Create Equipment, Fixtures, and Devices
Zusammenfassung
The definitive guide to Autodesk Revit MEP
The expert author team for this Autodesk Official Press book has employed their years of experience to develop this exhaustive reference and tutorial, which is perfectly paced to cover all the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP including:
- Navigating the interface
- Project setup and templates
- Worksharing
- Mechanical concerns such as building loads and ductwork
- Electrical concerns such as lighting and communications outlets
- Plumbing concerns such as fixtures and water systems
This revision covers all of Revit MEP's new features and includes more advanced electrical and plumbing information. In addition, the book features real-world sidebars and hands-on tutorials that reinforce the detailed discussions, along with downloadable before-and-after tutorial files to help you complete the hands-on projects. This Autodesk Official Press book is the perfect resource for becoming a Revit MEP expert.
Inhalt
Introduction xxvii
Part 1 • General Project Setup 1
Chapter 1 • Exploring the User Interface 3
Chapter 2 • Creating an Effective Project Template 35
Chapter 3 • Worksets and Worksharing 87
Chapter 4 • Project Collaboration 115
Chapter 5 • Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data 155
Chapter 6 • Parameters 177
Chapter 7 • Schedules 213
Part 2 • Mechanical Design 251
Chapter 8 • HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis 253
Chapter 9 • Creating Logical Systems 285
Chapter 10 • Mechanical Systems and Ductwork 315
Chapter 11 • Mechanical Piping 347
Part 3 • Electrical Design 371
Chapter 12 • Lighting 373
Chapter 13 • Power and Communications 397
Chapter 14 • Circuiting and Panels 435
Part 4 • Plumbing 467
Chapter 15 • Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other) 469
Chapter 16 • Fire Protection 493
Part 5 • Managing Content 507
Chapter 17 • Solid Modeling 509
Chapter 18 • Creating Symbols and Annotations 545
Chapter 19 • Creating Equipment 569
Chapter 20 • Creating Lighting Fixtures 605
Chapter 21 • Creating Devices 633
Chapter 22 • Details 655
Chapter 23 • Sheets 679
Appendix • The Bottom Line 707
Index 731