REVIT & STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Jon Frost, BWB Consulting

PHYSICAL & ANALYTICAL MODEL Simplified representation of structural solution. Coordination and mm accuracy a secondary consideration. Typically constructed to make calculation process as simple as possible. Accurate geometric representation of structural solution. Fully coordinated and element positioning accurate to the mm.

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PREPARING THE ANALYTICAL MODEL Modifying the analytical model Structural Checks Load Cases and Load Combinations Adding Loads

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ANALYSIS USING REVIT EXTENSIONS Revit Extensions required – Download from subscription centre Performs load take down and static analysis on - Beams - Frames - Slabs - Trusses

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ANALYSIS USING CLOUD ANALYSIS Structural Analysis Toolkit required – Download from exchange apps. Links Revit to Robot Structural Analysis. Links to Cloud based structural analysis.

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3 rd PARTY ANALYSIS LINKS Understand limitations of software link. Make sure you check and amend any mapping files. Ensure process is followed. Works by matching GUIDS. Do not add elements to both models, this will lead to duplicated elements. Only export the elements you require.

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