Mastering Revit MEP 2011 Autodesk Official Training Guide - Wiley

Mastering Revit MEP 2011 Autodesk Official Training Guide Description This perfectly paced reference and tutorial covers all the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP, including interface, project setup and templates, worksharing, such mechanical topics as building loads and ductwork, such electrical topics as lighting and communications outlets, and such plumbing topics as fixtures and water systems. The detailed book also features tips, tricks, and real-world exercises that only these expert authors who use the software daily in a professional environment can know and explain. Part I explores the basics of the interface, how to create and use project templates, how to improve efficiency with worksharing and collaboration, how to generate schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more. Part II explores the mechanical side of Revit MEP. It includes chapters on creating logical air, water, and fire protection systems; evaluating building loads, including how to import and export gbxml (green building xml) files; placing air and water distribution equipment; duct routing and sizing; and mechanical pipe types, techniques, and connections. Part III covers the "E" in MEP and includes chapters on lighting, power receptacles and equipment, communication outlets and systems, and circuiting and panels. Part IV covers plumbing, including chapters on creating water systems, plumbing fixtures and their connectors, domestic water piping, and sanitary water piping. Part V explains how to best generate and model content. It includes chapters on solid modeling, creating symbols, using parameters, creating equipment, creating fixtures, and creating devices. Mastering Revit MEP features real-world sidebars and hands-on tutorials that reinforce the detailed discussions. Readers are invited to download before-and-after tutorial files from the supporting web site so that they can jump into any tutorial and compare their finished work to the pros'. It also includes information to help readers prepare for the Autodesk Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams. ISBN

9780470626375

Pages

950, 7-3/8” x 9-1/4”, perfect bound, English, downloadable tutorial files

Trial DVD

No

Onscreen Exercises

No

Prerequisites

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Architectural design, drafting, or engineering experience is recommended. No previous BIM experience is necessary.

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A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Microsoft® Windows® 2000.

Class Information Suggested Duration

1 day or 3 days

Objective

To provide new Revit MEP users an understanding of the software’s core functionality and features so that they can create, edit, and organize their first MEP model. Users will have a solid grounding in the software so that they can immediately be productive using Revit MEP.

Who Should Attend

New Revit MEP 2011 users or other Autodesk software users who want to learn the core features and functionality of Revit MEP.

Note

Mastering Revit MEP can also be used to teach intermediate and advanced users. If you’re interested in teaching a more advanced class or a class on a niche subject, please contact [email protected] for suggestions on how Mastering Revit MEP can be employed. Please also use that email address to share your thoughts about the book and supporting materials. Note: The suggested class duration is a guideline. Topics and duration may be modified by the instructor based upon the knowledge

Mastering Revit MEP 2011 Instructor Support The instructor support material is still being developed and will be available for download from this website soon. It will include: · An introductory letter from authors Don Bokmiller and Marvin Titlow · Different syllabi with suggestions for teaching 1-day, 3-day, and 30-session courses · PowerPoint slides for each chapter that you can edit and customize to your liking · Test questions and answers

In this Guide Part I: General Project Setup Chapter 1: Exploring the User Interface Chapter 2: Creating an Effective ProjectTemplate Chapter 3: Worksets and Worksharing Chapter 4: Best Practices for Sharing Projects with Consultants Chapter 5: Schedules Chapter 6: Details Chapter 7: Sheets

Part II: Revit MEP for Mechanical Chapter 8: Creating Logical Systems Chapter 9: Building Loads Chapter 10: Mechanical Systems and Ductwork Chapter 11: Mechanical Piping

Part III: Revit MEP for Electrical Chapter 12: Lighting Chapter 13: Power and Communications Chapter 14: Circuiting and Panels

Part IV: Revit MEP for Plumbing Chapter 15: Creating Plumbing Systems Chapter 16: Fixtures/Rough-In Connectors Chapter 17: Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary and Other Piping) Chapter 18: Fire Protection

Part V: Managing Content in Revit MEP Chapter 19: Solid Modeling Chapter 20: Creating Symbols and Annotation Chapter 21: Parameters Chapter 22: Creating Equipment Chapter 23: Creating Lighting Fixtures Chapter 24: Creating Devices Appendix A: Solutions to “The Bottom Line” Appendix B: About the Companion CD Index