Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 / Simon Whitbread.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whitbread, Simon, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autodesk Revit.

Buildings--Mechanical equipment--Design and construction--Data processing.

Buildings.

Plumbing--Design and construction--Data processing.

Plumbing.

Architectural drawing--Computer-aided design.

Architectural drawing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (976 p.)

Edition:

1

Place of Publication:

Wiley 2015

Summary:

Get up and running on Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 with this detailed, hands-on guide Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 provides perfectly paced coverage of all core concepts and functionality, with tips, tricks, and hands-on exercises that help you optimize productivity. With a focus on real-world uses and workflows, this detailed reference explains Revit MEP tools and functionality in the context of professional design and provides the practical insight that can only come from years of experience. Coverage includes project setup, work sharing, building loads, ductwork, electrical and plumbing, and much more, with clear explanation every step of the way. The companion website features downloadable tutorials that reinforce the material presented, allowing you to jump in at any point and compare your work to the pros. This is your guide to master the capabilities of this essential productivity-enhancing tool. * Generate schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more * Evaluate building loads, and design logical air, water, and fire protection systems * Create comprehensive electrical and plumbing plans tailored to the project * Model your design with custom parameters, symbols, fixtures, devices, and more If you're ready to get on board this emerging design, collaboration, and documentation paradigm, Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 is the one-stop resource you need.

Contents:

""Title Page""; ""Copyright""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Dedication""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""About the Author""; ""Introduction""; ""Computer Maintenance""; ""What's New in Revit 2016""; ""Who Should Buy This Book""; ""What's Inside""; ""The Mastering Series""; ""How to Contact the Author""; ""For More Information""; ""Part 1: General Project Setup""; ""Chapter 1: Exploring the User Interface""; ""The Ribbon""; ""Quick Access Toolbar""; ""Additional User Interface Features""; ""Menus and Settings""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 2: View Filters and View Templates""

""Understanding View Filters""""Visibility Settings Shortcut: View Templates""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 3: Worksets and Worksharing""; ""Understanding Central Files""; ""Working with Local Files""; ""Managing and Using the Power of Worksets""; ""Controlling Visibility and Worksets""; ""Enhancing Communication""; ""Using Revit Server""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 4: Project Collaboration""; ""Preparing Your Files for Sharing""; ""Working with Linked Revit Files""; ""Coordinating Elements within Shared Models""; ""Working with Files from Other Applications""

""Setting Options for Quality Control""""Using Cloud-based Solutions""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 5: Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data""; ""2D Data Types""; ""3D Data Types""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 6: Parameters""; ""Understanding Parameter Basics""; ""Using Parameters in Families""; ""Using Shared Parameters""; ""Using Parameters in Projects""; ""Working with Formulas""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 7: Schedules""; ""Defining Schedules""; ""Scheduling Component and System Family Data""; ""Using Schedules for Design and Analysis""

""Using Schedules for Project Management""""The Bottom Line""; ""Part 2: Mechanical Design""; ""Chapter 8: HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis""; ""Modeling Spaces for Building Load Analysis""; ""Performing Heating and Cooling Load Analysis""; ""Performing Conceptual Energy Analysis on Your Building""; ""Analyzing Duct and Pipe System Pressure""; ""Exporting gbXML Data to Load-simulating Software""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 9: Creating Logical Systems""; ""Why Are Systems Important?""; ""Setting Up Duct Systems""; ""Setting Up Piping Systems""

""Setting Display Properties of Systems""""Understanding Child and Parent Relationships in Revit Systems""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 10: Mechanical Systems and Ductwork""; ""Air Distribution Components""; ""Mechanical Equipment Components""; ""Ductwork""; ""Duct Types and Routing""; ""Duct Sizing""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Chapter 11: Mechanical Piping""; ""Mechanical Pipe Settings""; ""Pipe Routing Options""; ""Pipe Fittings""; ""The Bottom Line""; ""Part 3: Electrical Design""; ""Chapter 12: Lighting""; ""Efficient Lighting Design""; ""Lighting Analysis""

""Hosting Options for Lighting Fixtures and Devices""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119059387

1119059380

9781119059363

1119059364