Revit Structure 2020 for Novices (Learn By Doing)

Revit Structure 2020 for Novices book has been written for novice users who are involved in the AEC profession. This book enables the users to understand BIM with Autodesk Revit 2020 for Structure for their specific use. In this book, the author briefly explains physical modeling, analytical modeling, rebar modeling, steel element cutting tools, structural steel connections and quantity scheduling. Also, Revit 2020 for Structure book covers various stages involved in analyzing the model in Robot Structural Analysis software. This book is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative project.

Salient Features

• Tutorial approach used for learning the tools and concepts
• Real-world structural projects given as tutorials
• Tips and Notes throughout the textbook
• 178 pages of heavily illustrated text

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2020 for Structure
Chapter 2: Getting Started with a Structural Project
Chapter 3: Setting up a Structural Project
Chapter 4: Structural Columns and Walls
Chapter 5: Foundations, Beams, Floors, and Open Web Joists
Chapter 6: Editing Tools
Chapter 7: Documenting Models and Creating Families
Chapter 8: Standard Views, Details, and Schedules
Chapter 9: 3D Views, Sheets, Analysis, Reinforcements, and Massing
Chapter 10: Linking Revit Model with Robot Structural Analysis
Student Project
Index

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:

CADSoft Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:

• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadsofttech.com
• Part files used in tutorials, exercises, and illustrations

About the Authors:

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