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Table of Contents

Preface ..................................................................................................vii

Class Files ............................................................................................. ix

Setting up the Interface ........................................................................xi

Chapter 1 Introduction to Autodesk Revit MEP ..............................1-1

1.1 Building Information Modeling.............................................1-3Workflow and BIM....................................................................1-4Views and Sheets ....................................................................1-5

1.2 Overview of the Interface ......................................................1-6

1.3 Standard Terminology.........................................................1-19

1.4 Starting Projects ..................................................................1-21Opening Projects ...................................................................1-22Starting New Projects ............................................................1-23Saving Projects......................................................................1-24

1.5 Viewing Commands.............................................................1-27Zooming and Panning............................................................1-27Viewing in 3D.........................................................................1-29Visual Styles ..........................................................................1-31Practice 1a Open and Review a Project .............................. 1-33

Chapter 2 Basic Drawing and Editing Tools....................................2-1

2.1 General Drawing Tools..........................................................2-3Drawing Aids............................................................................2-5Reference Planes ....................................................................2-7Draw Tools...............................................................................2-8

2.2 Editing Elements..................................................................2-12Selecting Elements ................................................................2-14Modifying Multiple Elements ..................................................2-16

2.3 Basic Modifying Tools.........................................................2-21Moving and Copying Elements ..............................................2-21Rotating Elements .................................................................2-23Mirroring Elements.................................................................2-24Creating Linear and Radial Arrays.........................................2-25

2.4 Helpful Editing Tools...........................................................2-28Aligning Elements ..................................................................2-28Splitting Linear Elements .......................................................2-30Trimming and Extending........................................................2-31Offsetting Elements ...............................................................2-33Practice 2a Helpful Editing Tools......................................... 2-36

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Chapter 3 Starting Autodesk Revit MEP Projects...........................3-1

3.1 Linking in Architectural Projects .........................................3-3Managing Links........................................................................3-5Practice 3a Starting an MEP Project ..................................... 3-8

3.2 Copying and Monitoring Elements ....................................3-12Coordination Settings ............................................................3-14Batch Copying Fixtures..........................................................3-16Monitoring Elements ..............................................................3-18Working with Monitored Elements .........................................3-19Coordination Review..............................................................3-20

3.3 Setting Up Levels.................................................................3-22Modifying Levels ....................................................................3-25Practice 3b Linking and Coordinating Projects .................... 3-28

Chapter 4 Creating Views..................................................................4-1

4.1 Duplicating Views..................................................................4-3Duplication Types ....................................................................4-4

4.2 Adding Callout Views............................................................4-6Modifying Callouts ...................................................................4-7

4.3 Setting the View Display .....................................................4-10Underlays...............................................................................4-11View Range ...........................................................................4-11Overriding Graphics in a View ...............................................4-12Practice 4a Setting Up Duplicate Views and Callouts ......... 4-18

4.4 Elevations and Sections .....................................................4-24Elevations ..............................................................................4-25Sections.................................................................................4-26Modifying Elevations and Sections ........................................4-27Practice 4b Creating Elevations and Sections..................... 4-33

Chapter 5 Understanding Autodesk Revit MEP Systems ..............5-1

5.1 About MEP Systems..............................................................5-3

5.2 Working with Components ...................................................5-5Loading Family Types..............................................................5-7

5.3 Creating Systems - Overview ...............................................5-9Using the System Browser ....................................................5-13

5.4 System Graphics .................................................................5-17Duct and Piping System Graphic Overrides ..........................5-18Using Graphic Override Filters ..............................................5-19

5.5 Connecting Components ....................................................5-22Drawing Connections.............................................................5-23Creating Automatic Layouts...................................................5-25

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5.6 Analyzing Systems..............................................................5-26Checking Systems.................................................................5-27Typical Schedules..................................................................5-29

5.7 Duct and Pipe System Tools ..............................................5-30System Inspector ...................................................................5-30Dividing Systems ...................................................................5-32Pressure Loss Reports ..........................................................5-34Duct and Pipe Sizing .............................................................5-36Practice 5a Viewing and Analyzing Systems....................... 5-38

Chapter 6 Spaces and Zones ............................................................6-1

6.1 Creating Spaces.....................................................................6-3Preparing a Model for Spaces .................................................6-4Creating Spaces ......................................................................6-8

6.2 Working with Spaces...........................................................6-12Special Space Situations .......................................................6-16Practice 6a Working with Spaces ........................................ 6-20

6.3 Creating Zones.....................................................................6-36Using the System Browser with Zones ..................................6-38

6.4 Creating Color Schemes.....................................................6-41Practice 6b Creating Zones ................................................. 6-46

Chapter 7 Energy Analysis................................................................7-1

7.1 Preparing a Project for Energy Analysis .............................7-3Preparing Energy Analysis ......................................................7-5

7.2 Analyzing the Heating and Cooling Loads........................7-11

7.3 Exporting for Secondary Analysis .....................................7-15Practice 7a Heating and Cooling Analysis........................... 7-17

Chapter 8 HVAC Systems..................................................................8-1

8.1 About HVAC Systems ...........................................................8-3Mechanical Settings.................................................................8-4

8.2 Adding Air Terminals and Mechanical Equipment .............8-6Air Terminals............................................................................8-6Mechanical Equipment ..........................................................8-13

8.3 Adding Ductwork ................................................................8-15Adding Ducts .........................................................................8-15

8.4 Modifying Ducts...................................................................8-20Changing Ducts using Standard Tools ..................................8-20Converting Ducts and Duct Types .........................................8-21Adding Insulation and Lining..................................................8-22Modifying the Justification......................................................8-23Working with Fittings..............................................................8-24

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Practice 8a Adding Air Terminals and Ductwork ................. 8-27

8.5 Creating Duct Systems .......................................................8-41

8.6 Automatic Ductwork Layouts .............................................8-44Automatic Ductwork...............................................................8-44Practice 8b Adding and Analyzing Duct Systems................ 8-50

Chapter 9 Hydronic Piping Systems ................................................9-1

9.1 About Hydronic Piping Systems..........................................9-3Mechanical Settings-Piping .....................................................9-4

9.2 Adding Mechanical Equipment ............................................9-6

9.3 Drawing Piping.......................................................................9-8Creating Parallel Pipes ..........................................................9-12Modifying Pipes .....................................................................9-13Working with Fittings and Accessories ..................................9-16

9.4 Creating Hydronic Systems................................................9-18

9.5 Automatic Piping Layouts ..................................................9-21Practice 9a Working with Hydronic Systems ....................... 9-26

Chapter 10 Plumbing Systems .......................................................10-1

10.1 About Plumbing Systems ...................................................10-3Modifying Views for Plumbing................................................10-4

10.2 Adding Plumbing Fixtures ..................................................10-7Reference Planes ..................................................................10-8

10.3 Drawing Piping for Plumbing Systems............................10-10Modifying Plumbing Pipes ...................................................10-16Plumbing Pipe Fittings and Accessories..............................10-16

10.4 Working with Plumbing Systems.....................................10-18Automatic Layouts ...............................................................10-19Plumbing Schedules ............................................................10-21Practice 10a Working with Plumbing Systems .................. 10-22

10.5 Fire Protection Systems....................................................10-37Practice 10b Working with Fire Protection Systems .......... 10-38

Chapter 11 Electrical Systems........................................................11-1

11.1 About Electrical Systems....................................................11-3Electrical Settings ..................................................................11-5

11.2 Placing Electrical Components ..........................................11-7Electrical Equipment ..............................................................11-7Electrical Devices ..................................................................11-8Lighting Fixtures ..................................................................11-11

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11.3 Creating Electrical Circuits...............................................11-15Creating Power Circuits .......................................................11-16Create a Switch System ......................................................11-17Create Other Circuits ...........................................................11-18Practice 11a Inserting Electrical Components and Creating Circuits.................................................................. 11-19

11.4 Cable Trays and Conduit ..................................................11-31Creating Parallel Conduit Runs ...........................................11-35Modifying Cable Tray and Conduit ......................................11-36Adding Fittings .....................................................................11-39

11.5 Electrical Panel Schedules ...............................................11-40Create Panel Schedules ......................................................11-41Modifying Panel Schedules .................................................11-41Practice 11b Adding Conduit and Panel Schedules .......... 11-43

Chapter 12 Construction Documents.............................................12-1

12.1 Setting Up Sheets ................................................................12-3Sheet (Title Block) Properties ................................................12-5

12.2 Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets ...........................12-7Modifying Views on Sheets..................................................12-11Working Inside Views ..........................................................12-13

12.3 Adding Revisions ..............................................................12-15Practice 12a Creating Construction Documents................ 12-17

12.4 Printing Sheets ..................................................................12-23Printing Options ...................................................................12-23

Chapter 13 Annotating Construction Documents.........................13-1

13.1 Working with Dimensions...................................................13-3Modifying Dimensions............................................................13-5

13.2 Working With Text .............................................................13-10Spell Checking.....................................................................13-14Creating Text Types ............................................................13-14

13.3 Adding Detail Lines and Symbols....................................13-16Using Symbols.....................................................................13-17

13.4 Creating Legends ..............................................................13-18Practice 13a Annotating Construction Documents ............ 13-20

Chapter 14 Tags and Schedules.....................................................14-1

14.1 Adding Tags.........................................................................14-3Tagging in 3D Views..............................................................14-6Tagging Multiple Elements ....................................................14-7Practice 14a Adding Tags.................................................. 14-11

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14.2 Working with Schedules ...................................................14-17Modifying Schedules............................................................14-18Modifying a Schedule on a Sheet ........................................14-20Importing and Exporting Schedules.....................................14-21

14.3 Creating Schedules ...........................................................14-24Building Component Schedules...........................................14-25

14.4 Modifying Schedules.........................................................14-31Modifying Schedule Properties ............................................14-31Setting up Cell Appearance.................................................14-32Practice 14b Air Terminal Schedule .................................. 14-38Practice 14c Plumbing Fixture Units Schedule.................. 14-44Practice 14d Average Estimated Illumination Schedule ... 14-53

Chapter 15 Detailing ........................................................................15-1

15.1 Setting Up Detail Views.......................................................15-3Connecting a Callout to a Drafting View................................15-5Saving a Drafting View ..........................................................15-6

15.2 Creating Details ...................................................................15-8Detail Lines ............................................................................15-8Detail Components ................................................................15-9Annotating Details................................................................15-11Using Symbols.....................................................................15-12

15.3 Patterning...........................................................................15-15Practice 15a Detailing........................................................ 15-18

Appendix A Introduction to Worksets............................................. A-1

A.1 Introduction to Worksets ..................................................... A-3Saving Workset- Related Files ............................................... A-5

Index............................................................................................. Index-1

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