Structural engineer gives Revit structure course to undergraduate or graduate engineers

Course setup

Chapter 1: Introduction to BIM and Autodesk Revit
• 1.1 BIM and Autodesk Revit
• 1.2 Overview of the Interface
• 1.3 Starting a project
• 1.4 Viewing Commands
Chapter 2: Basic Sketching and Modifying Tools
• 2.1 Using General Sketching Tools
• 2.2 Editing Elements
• 2.3 Working with Basic Modifying Tools
• 2.4 Working with Additional Modifying Tools
Chapter 3: Starting a Structural Project
• 3.1 Adding Project Information
• 3.2 Adjusting Material Properties
• 3.3 Adjusting Snaps and Project Units
• 3.4 Changing View Direction (ACI; or BS Standard)
• 3.5 Linking and Importing CAD Files
• 3.6 Linking in Revit Models
• 3.7 Save as Standalone Project, or Enable Work-sharing then Save as Central Model
Chapter 4: Adding Views and Datum Elements
• 4.1 Creating Levels and Grids
• 4.2 Copying Levels and Grids from Architectural Revit Link
• 4.3 Monitoring Levels and Grids with right to Architectural Revit Link
• 4.4 Instance and Type Properties of Levels and Grids
• 4.5 Creating Views (Structural Plans, Elevations)
Chapter 5: Placing Models Elements
• 5.1 Structural Columns
5.1.1 Placing Structural Columns (Vertical, and Slanted)
5.1.2 Copying & Monitoring Structural Columns from Architectural Revit Link
5.1.3 Structural Columns Properties; Instance, Type and modifying options
• 5.2 Structural Framing (Beams)
5.2.1 Modelling Structural Framing
5.2.2 Modifying Structural Framing
5.2.3 Instance and Type Properties
5.2.4 Adding Trusses
5.2.5 Adding Bracing
5.2.6 Adding Beam System

• 5.3 Structural Slabs
5.3.1 Modelling Structural Slabs
5.3.2 Copying and Monitoring of Structural Slabs from Architectural Revit Link
5.3.3 Editing Sketch of Structural Slabs
5.3.4 Coordination of Slab edge according to Architectural Plan.
5.3.5 Instance and Type Properties
5.3.6 Creating Slab Openings
5.3.7 Creating Shafts
5.3.8 Modelling Waffle/Hollow Block Slab
5.3.9 Modelling Structural Slab Edge
5.3.10 Modelling Ramps and Sloped Slabs
• 5.4 Structural Walls
5.4.1 Modelling Structural Walls (Shear Walls, Cores, Tanks)
5.4.2 Copying and Monitoring of Structural Walls from Architectural Revit Link
5.4.3 Editing Profile of the Structural Wall
5.4.4 Coordination of Structural Wall according to Architectural Design
5.4.5 Instance and Type Properties
5.4.6 Creating Wall Openings
• 5.5 Structural Foundations
5.5.1 Adding Structural Isolated Footing
5.5.2 Adding Structural Strip/Wall Footing (Retaining, and Bearing)
5.5.3 Modelling Structural Raft
5.5.4 Modelling Piles
5.5.5 Creating Elevator Pits
5.5.6 Instance and Type Properties
Chapter 6: Annotating and Detailing
• 6.1 Duplicating Views
• 6.2 Adjusting View Range of Each Plan
• 6.3 Setting up Sections and Callout views
• 6.4 Creating and Assigning of View Templates
• 6.5 Working with Dimensions
• 6.6 Working with Texts
• 6.7 Adding Tags (Structural Columns, Beams, Walls, Slabs, and Foundations)
• 6.8 Adding Detail lines and Symbols
• 6.9 Creating Legends
• 6.10 Adding Scope boxes, Matchlines and View References
Chapter 7: Creating Construction Sheets
• 7.1 Setting up Sheets
• 7.2 Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets
• 7.3 Adding Sheet Issues and Revisions
• 7.4 Modifying Sheet Details
Chapter 8: Scheduling
• 8.1 Creating Structural Schedules (Columns, Beams, Floors, Walls, Foundations)
• 8.2 Creating Sheet List
• 8.3 Creating View List
• 8.4 Working with Schedules
Chapter 9: Reinforcement
• 9.1 Adjusting Concrete Cover
• 9.2 Adding Reinforcement for each Structural Element
Chapter 10: Printing and Exporting
• 10.1 Printing Sheets
• 10.2 Create a certain sets for Printing
• 10.3 Setting up a new Printing Session
• 10.4 Exporting to CAD Formats (DWG, DWX)
• 10.5 Exporting to DWF/DWFx
• 10.6 Modifying DWG/DXF Export Setup