1. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Building Information Modeling

2. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Overview This lesson introduces the concept of objects and gives you ideas for hands-on practice creating structural walls, slabs, beams, beam systems, and columns in Autodesk ® Revit ® Structure software.

3. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Objectives Define the basic modeling tools for columns, beams, walls, slabs, and trusses. Understand the basic concept of Revit Structure elements, families, types, and instances. Understand how the basic tools work in Revit Structure related to placing objects and sketching objects. Understand how Level of Development affects models. Understand how to set up a model that can integrate other Revit platforms and be integrated into other Autodesk ® products for coordination and analysis.

4. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Exercises The following exercises are provided for the students: Exercise 3.1: Structural Framing Members Exercise 3.2: Structural Floor Systems Exercise 3.3: Trusses and Roof Systems Exercise 3.4: Challenge

5. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Key Terms Wall Column Beam Slab Truss Pilaster Concrete masonry unit (CMU) Mezzanine Continuous spread footing

6. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Families and Types

7. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Types Cannot Change

8. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Revit Structure: Columns, Walls, Beams, and Slabs

9. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Level of Development

10. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Exercise 3.1: Structural Framing Members

11. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Exercise 3.2: Structural Floor Systems

12. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Exercise 3.3: Trusses and Roof Systems

13. © 2012 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Curriculum 2013 Unit 3: Modeling for Building Structures Exercise 3.4: Challenge

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