Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2011

by Bokmiller, Don; Titlow, Marvin; Whitbread, Simon

• ISBN13: 9780470626375
• ISBN10: 0470626372
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-12
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

The perfect reference and tutorial for Revit MEP, Autodesk's popular BIM softwareRevit MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) is one of Autodesk's fastest-growing software packages and is used to design a building's plumbing, ventilation, electrical, and other internal systems. Written by an expert authoring team, Mastering Revit MEP 2010 teaches the tools and functionality of Revit MEP in the context of professional, real-world tasks and workflows. Hands-on tutorials reinforce the detailed discussions. Revit MEP, Autodesk's popular BIM software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, is rapidly gaining popularity This book covers all the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP, including the interface, project setup and templates, worksharing, and specific concerns of each area Addresses building loads and ductwork, lighting and communications outlets, and fixtures and water systems Explains how to create and use project templates, improve efficiency with collaboration, and generate schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more Companion Web site features downloadable before-and-after tutorial files so that readers can jump in at any point and compare their work to the pro'sMastering Revit MEP 2010 is the ultimate reference and tutorial for Revit MEP users of all abilities.

Author Biography

Don Bokmiller has trained hundreds of Revit MEP users in his role as an application engineer for Inlet Technology, an Autodesk Channel Partner. He has worked in the architectural/engineering design community for more than 12 years. Don has been a valued member of the beta testing team since Revit MEP's first release, is an active and well-known AUGI forum participant, and contributes to the Revit blog BIM Wits (bimwits.blogspot.com).

Marvin Titlow is Technology Manager at Michael Brady, Inc. He has been working in the HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design fields since 1987 and has been a valued Revit MEP beta tester since its inception.

Simon Whitbread is a Revit MEP Specialist at Beca. He has over 25 years ofexperience in construction design and drafting.

Table of Contents

General Project Setup

Exploring the Revit MEP 2010 User Interface

Creating an Effective Project Template

Worksets and Worksharing

Best Practices for Sharing Projects with Consultants

Schedules

Details

Sheets

Revit MEP for Mechanical

Creating Logical Systems

HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis

Mechanical Systems and Ductwork

Mechanical Piping

Revit MEP for Electrical

Lighting

Power and Communications

Circuiting and Panels

Revit MEP for Plumbing

Creating Water Systems

Fixtures/Rough-In Connectors

Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other Piping)

Fire Protection

Managing Content in Revit MEP

Solid Modeling

Creating Symbols and Annotation

Parameters

Creating Equipment

Creating Lighting Fixtures

Creating Devices

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