RME Course Outline

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Course Outline

The objective is to familiarize students with the tools necessary to create, document, and

print the model. The basics of a full MEP project from linking in an architectural model to

construction documents.The topics in this Autodesk Revit MEP training class include the following:

Introduction to Autodesk Revit, its interface, including viewing, drawing,

and editing commands

Working with linked architectural files

Creating and modifying views

Understanding MEP systems in general

Creating spaces and zones

Analyzing heating and cooling loads

Working with HVAC module to add air terminals, mechanical equipment, and

create HVAC systems

Working with the Piping module to add mechanical equipment as well as

creating hydronic piping systems

Working with fixtures, piping systems, and analysis tools in the Plumbing

module

Working with fire protection systems

Working with components, circuits, cable tray, and conduits in the Electricalmodule

Creating and annotating construction documents

Adding tags and creating schedules

Detailing in Revit MEP

Setting up the Interface and Installation

Chapter 1 Introduction to Autodesk Revit MEP1.1 Building Information Modeling

Workflow and BIM

Views and Sheets

1.2 Overview of the Interface

1.3 Standard Terminology

1.4 Starting Projects

Opening Projects


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Starting New Projects

Saving Projects

1.5 Viewing Commands

Zooming and Panning

Viewing in 3D

Visual Styles

Practice 1a Open and Review a Project

Chapter 2 Basic Drawing and Editing Tools

2.1 General Drawing Tools

Drawing Aids

Reference Planes

Draw Tools

2.2 Editing Elements

Selecting Elements

Modifying Multiple Elements2.3 Basic Modifying Tools

Moving and Copying Elements

Rotating Elements

Mirroring Elements

Creating Linear and Radial Arrays

2.4 Helpful Editing Tools

Aligning Elements

Splitting Linear Elements

Trimming and Extending

Offsetting Elements

Practice 2a Helpful Editing Tools


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Chapter 3 Starting Autodesk Revit MEP Projects

3.1 Linking in Architectural Projects

Managing Links

Practice 3a Starting an MEP Project

3.2 Copying and Monitoring Elements

Coordination Settings

Batch Copying Fixtures

Monitoring Elements

Working with Monitored Elements

Coordination Review

3.3 Setting Up Levels

Modifying Levels

Practice 3b Linking and Coordinating Projects

Chapter 4 Creating Views4.1 Duplicating Views

Duplication Types

4.2 Adding Callout Views

Modifying Callouts

4.3 Setting the View Display

Underlays

View Range

Overriding Graphics in a View

Practice 4a Setting Up Duplicate Views and Callouts

4.4 Elevations and Sections

Elevations

Sections

Modifying Elevations and Sections


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Practice 4b Creating Elevations and Sections

Chapter 5 Understanding Autodesk Revit MEP Systems

5.1 About MEP Systems

5.2 Working with Components

Loading Family Types

5.3 Creating Systems - Overview

Using the System Browser

5.4 System Graphics

Duct and Piping System Graphic Overrides

Using Graphic Override Filters

5.5 Connecting Components

Drawing Connections

Creating Automatic Layouts

5.6 Analyzing SystemsChecking Systems

Typical Schedules

5.7 Duct and Pipe System Tools

System Inspector

Dividing Systems

Pressure Loss Reports

Duct and Pipe Sizing

Practice 5a Viewing and Analyzing Systems

Chapter 6 Spaces and Zones

6.1 Creating Spaces

Preparing a Model for Spaces

Creating Spaces


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6.2 Working with Spaces

Special Space Situations

Practice 6a Working with Spaces

6.3 Creating Zones

Using the System Browser with Zones

6.4 Creating Color Schemes

Practice 6b Creating Zones

Chapter 7 Energy Analysis

7.1 Preparing a Project for Energy Analysis

Preparing Energy Analysis

7.2 Analyzing the Heating and Cooling Loads

7.3 Exporting for Secondary Analysis

Practice 7a Heating and Cooling Analysis

Chapter 8 HVAC Systems

8.1 About HVAC SystemsMechanical Settings

8.2 Adding Air Terminals and Mechanical Equipment

Air Terminals

Mechanical Equipment

8.3 Adding Ductwork

Adding Ducts

8.4 Modifying Ducts

Changing Ducts using Standard Tools

Converting Ducts and Duct Types

Adding Insulation and Lining

Modifying the Justification

Working with Fittings

Practice 8a Adding Air Terminals and Ductwork


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8.5 Creating Duct Systems

8.6 Automatic Ductwork Layouts

Automatic Ductwork

Practice 8b Adding and Analyzing Duct Systems

Chapter 9 Hydronic Piping Systems

9.1 About Hydronic Piping Systems

Mechanical Settings-Piping

9.2 Adding Mechanical Equipment

9.3 Drawing Piping

Creating Parallel Pipes

Modifying Pipes

Working with Fittings and Accessories

9.4 Creating Hydronic Systems

9.5 Automatic Piping Layouts

Practice 9a Working with Hydronic Systems

Chapter 10 Plumbing Systems

10.1 About Plumbing Systems

Modifying Views for Plumbing

10.2 Adding Plumbing Fixtures

Reference Planes

10.3 Drawing Piping for Plumbing Systems

Modifying Plumbing Pipes

Plumbing Pipe Fittings and Accessories

10.4 Working with Plumbing Systems

Automatic Layouts

Plumbing Schedules

Practice 10a Working with Plumbing Systems


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10.5 Fire Protection Systems

Practice 10b Working with Fire Protection Systems

Chapter 11 Electrical Systems

11.1 About Electrical Systems

Electrical Settings

11.2 Placing Electrical Components

Electrical Equipment

Electrical Devices

Lighting Fixtures

11.3 Creating Electrical Circuits

Creating Power Circuits

Create a Switch System

Create Other Circuits

Practice 11a Inserting Electrical Components and

Creating Circuits11.4 Cable Trays and Conduit

Creating Parallel Conduit Runs

Modifying Cable Tray and Conduit

Adding Fittings

11.5 Electrical Panel Schedules

Create Panel Schedules

Modifying Panel Schedules

Practice 11b Adding Conduit and Panel Schedules

Chapter 12 Construction Documents

12.1 Setting Up Sheets

Sheet (Title Block) Properties

12.2 Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets


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Modifying Views on Sheets

Working Inside Views

12.3 Adding Revisions

Practice 12a Creating Construction Documents

12.4 Printing Sheets

Printing Options

Chapter 13 Annotating Construction Documents

13.1 Working with Dimensions

Modifying Dimensions

13.2 Working With Text

Spell Checking

Creating Text Types

13.3 Adding Detail Lines and Symbols

Using Symbols

13.4 Creating LegendsPractice 13a Annotating Construction Documents

Chapter 14 Tags and Schedules

14.1 Adding Tags

Tagging in 3D Views

Tagging Multiple Elements

Practice 14a Adding Tags

14.2 Working with Schedules

Modifying Schedules

Modifying a Schedule on a Sheet

Importing and Exporting Schedules

14.3 Creating Schedules

Building Component Schedules


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14.4 Modifying Schedules

Modifying Schedule Properties

Setting up Cell Appearance

Practice 14b Air Terminal Schedule

Practice 14c Plumbing Fixture Units Schedule

Practice 14d Average Estimated Illumination Schedule

Chapter 15 Detailing

15.1 Setting Up Detail Views

Connecting a Callout to a Drafting View

Saving a Drafting View

15.2 Creating Details

Detail Lines

Detail Components

Annotating Details

Using Symbols15.3 Patterning

Practice 15a Detailing

Appendix A Introduction to Worksets

A.1 Introduction to Worksets

Saving Workset- Related Files

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