BIM Structure Using Revit

Module 1: Introduction to BIM and Revit

• What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)?
• Importance of BIM in Structural Engineering
• Overview of Autodesk Revit Structure
• Revit interface, ribbons, and project browser
• Revit vs AutoCAD – Key Differences

Module 2: Project Setup

• Creating a new structural project
• Setting units, levels, and grids
• Linking architectural Revit models
• Understanding view templates and view ranges
• Organizing structural views

Module 3: Structural Modeling Basics

• Structural Columns (Concrete, Steel, etc.)
• Beams and Beam Systems
• Structural Walls and Bracings
• Structural Floors and Slabs
• Openings and Shaft Tools
• Structural Foundations (Wall Footings, Isolated Footings, Pile Caps)

Module 4: Reinforcement Detailing

• Introduction to Rebar Tools
• Manual and Automatic Rebar Placement
• Area and Path Reinforcement
• Rebar shapes, covers, and constraints
• Rebar tagging and rebar schedules

Module 5: Structural Connections and Families

• Working with Structural Steel Connections
• Customizing and Creating Structural Families
• Parametric families (Brackets, Plates, etc.)
• Importing and Managing Loadable Families

Module 6: Structural Analysis Workflow

• Creating and Managing Analytical Models
• Assigning Structural Loads (Dead, Live, Wind, etc.)
• Load Combinations and Load Cases
• Exporting Revit models to analysis software (Robot, ETABS, etc.)
• Interoperability in BIM

Module 7: Documentation and Detailing

• Creating Structural Drawings (Plans, Sections, Elevations)
• Detailing Structural Elements (2D and 3D Details)
• Adding Dimensions, Tags, and Annotations
• Creating and Customizing Schedules:
  • Material Takeoffs
  • Quantity Estimation
  • Rebar and Element Schedules
• Sheet Creation and Printing

Module 8: BIM Coordination & Collaboration

• Worksets and Worksharing in Revit
• Linking Models: Structural with Architectural/MEP
• Clash Detection (Navisworks or Coordination Review)
• BIM 360 Introduction (if applicable)
• Phasing and Design Options

Module 9: Visualization and Rendering

• 3D Views and Section Boxes
• Using Materials and Visual Styles
• Creating Rendered Views
• Walkthroughs and Animations
• Presentation Boards and Export Options

Module 10: Capstone Project

• Complete Structural Model of a Real Building
• Reinforcement, Load Application, and Detailing
• Creating Structural Sheets and Documentation
• Peer Review and Feedback