© 2011 Autodesk SE4247 – Modelling for Construction Ralph Pullinger Structural Technical Specialist, Autodesk, AEC Division (Northern Europe)

© 2011 Autodesk Class Summary In this class, we will show you the new construction related features of the Autodesk ® Revit ® 2012 platform. We will focus particularly on how Revit ® Structure 2012 can benefit the construction process and produce coordinated information. We will discuss everything from quantities to programming and explore the use of layers, parts(, assemblies) and schedules. The examples given, wherever possible, will be described in both metric and imperial systems or kept generic.

© 2011 Autodesk Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of modelling for the construction process Annotate the model to convey the construction details Embed 2D intelligent families to parts and layers Create schedules of information from both the part and the whole Create an animated timeline of events linked to the construction method

© 2011 Autodesk Who am I?  Ralph Pullinger  Structural Technical Specialist, Autodesk, AEC Division (Northern Europe)  Professional Engineer  Autodesk 3 years  Consulting 22 years  Projects small to large, simple to complex – integrated workflows a speciality

© 2011 Autodesk What is Construction?  Construction is the process or art of constructing; the act of building; erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication; composition.  Construction is the form or manner of building or putting together the parts of anything; structure; arrangement.  Construction is the process or art of constructing; the act of building; erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication; composition.  Construction is the form or manner of building or putting together the parts of anything; structure; arrangement.

© 2011 Autodesk The Construction Process  Is there a difference between design and design for construction?  Architects and Engineers must design with construction methods in mind  They MUST mitigate the risks involved in the construction of THEIR design  UK – Construction Design and Management Regulations (HSE)  USA – OSHA regulates construction safety  Architects and Engineers create specifications BUT contractors act on them  Can construction issues affect analysis and design?

© 2011 Autodesk Example 1 – A simple check  How many beams do I need to consider alternative installation methods for?  Use a Structural Framing Schedule with a condition

© 2011 Autodesk Example 2 – Column splice Physical modelAnalytical modelAnalysis model

© 2011 Autodesk Revit’s construction modelling features #1  Parts and layers  Parts are created from the layers or sub-components of the selected element  Any changes made to the parent element are reflected back into the parts  Any changes made to the part do not effect the parent element  Parts can be divided into smaller regions using the Divide Parts tool

© 2011 Autodesk Revit’s construction modelling features #2  Assemblies  An assembly combines multiple elements into a single entity that can be scheduled, tagged and isolated to create assembly views and sheets

© 2011 Autodesk Embedded Coordinated Information  In large concrete slabs it is essential to control the areas poured to control cracking that arises from the internal stresses of the slab and the construction method  There are ‘rules’ which determine what joint goes where and at what spacing  Some of these joints are engineered, reinforced or both  Communicating and detailing them should be coordinated

© 2011 Autodesk Example 3 – Concrete slab on ground (continued)  Take the line concept and extend to family based information  Embed 2D details

© 2011 Autodesk Scheduling  The new features in Revit ® 2012 allow for more information to be extracted

© 2011 Autodesk Programming  Taking the previous slab example - can we simulate the construction process?

© 2011 Autodesk Thank you for listening Ralph Pullinger

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