Exploring Autodesk Revit 2018 for MEP, 5th Edition

Prof. Sham Tickoo

• Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
• Year: 2017
• ISBN:
  9781942689911
• Topic: Tecnología e ingeniería
• Subtopic: Construcción e ingeniería arquitectónica

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2018 for MEP textbook covers the detailed description of all basic and advanced workflows and tools to accomplish an MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting) project in a BIM environment. The book explores the processes involved in Building Information Modeling. The topics covered in this textbook range from creating building components, HVAC system, electrical system, plumbing system, and Fire protection system to designing conceptual massing, performing HVAC heating and loading analysis, and creating rich construction documentation.In this textbook, special emphasis has been laid on the concepts of space modeling and tools to create systems for all disciplines (MEP). Each concept in this textbook is explained using the detailed description and relevant graphical examples and illustrations. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in Autodesk Revit 2018. In addition, the chapters in this textbook are punctuated with tips and notes to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling the readers to create their own innovative projects. Following are the additional features of this book: Covers advanced functions such as worksharing, families, and system creations. Covers topics such as how to create a building envelope, spaces and zones, HVAC system, electrical system, fire fighting system, and plumbing system. Provides step-by-step explanation that guides the users through the learning process. Effectively communicates the utility of Revit 2018 for MEP. Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters. Brief Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2018 for MEPChapter 2: Getting Started with an MEP ProjectChapter 3: Creating Building EnvelopesChapter 4: Creating Spaces and Zones, and Performing Load Analysis Chapter 5: Creating an HVAC SystemChapter 6: Creating an Electrical SystemChapter 7: Creating Plumbing SystemsChapter 8: Creating Fire Protection SystemChapter 9: Creating Construction DocumentsChapter 10: Creating Families and Worksharing Index

Chapter 1

Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2018

for MEP

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts and principles of Revit for MEP

• Understand various terms used in Revit for MEP

• Describe the parametric behavior of Revit

• Start the Revit 2018 program

• Understand the interface of Revit 2018

• Access the Revit 2018 Help

introduction to Autodesk Revit FOR MEP

Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modeling software, which is developed for professionals in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. Revit is used by Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Engineers, Designers and Contractors for a building project.

The MEP functionality in Revit was introduced in 2006 as a separate software, Revit MEP. It was specifically built for MEP engineers and designers. Since then, it has become very popular in the Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow. This software provides engineers and designers with tools for the analysis, modeling, and design of various building elements and systems for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services. Since 2017 release of Autodesk Revit, Revit MEP has been discontinued as an individual software and the MEP functionality of this software is now available in the Revit software.

Revit is a BIM software that helps users to coordinate the documentation of MEP designs with other engineering disciplines. Its integrated parametric modeling technology is used to create the information model of a project and to collect and coordinate information across all its representations. In Autodesk Revit, drawing sheets, 2D views, 3D views, sectional view, callout details, and schedules directly represent the same building information model (BIM) as the real one does. Autodesk Revit (for MEP) is developed with an approach to bring the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineers together under the BIM framework and make the building services system efficient and interoperable with other systems. In Revit, a designer can not only work with various pre-designed elements of different MEP disciplines but can also model customized elements and add parameters to them. This helps in modeling complex designs with various permutations. Different disciplines of Revit (for MEP) are briefly described next.

Mechanical Discipline

In the Mechanical discipline, you can develop an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system, keeping in view the energy requirements of that building. The study of the energy requirements of the building is very essential for developing an efficient and cost effective design. In mechanical discipline, you can design the whole ducting network with the ventilation layout plan. You can also route the piping or ducting networks manually or generate routing solutions by using various tools in this software. In this discipline, you can also develop a Fire Suppression System.

Electrical Discipline

While working with the electrical discipline, you can design an electrical system. In this system, you can add various lighting fixtures, switches, alarms, communication devices, and more as per the requirement of the project. You can also add panels and prepare panel schedules and perform the load analysis. Further, you can connect the devices and fixtures through logical circuits.

Plumbing Discipline

In this discipline, you can design a plumbing system for a project. In the plumbing system, you can add plumbing fittings, accessories, and fixtures as per the requirement of a project. In addition, you can also design fire fighting system for a building and add...