To take full advantage of Building Information Modeling, the Autodesk(R) Revit(R) 2018 MEP: Fundamentals student guide has been designed to teach the concepts and principles of creating 3D parametric models of MEP system from engineering design through construction documentation. The student guide is intended to introduce students to the software's user interface and the basic HVAC, electrical, and piping/plumbing components that make the Autodesk Revit software a powerful and flexible engineering modeling tool. The student guide will also familiarize students with the tools required to create, document, and print the parametric model. The examples and practices are designed to take the students through the basics of a full MEP project from linking in an architectural model to construction documents. Topics Covered Working with the Autodesk Revit software's basic viewing, drawing, and editing commands. Inserting and connecting MEP components and using the System Browser. Working with linked architectural files. Creating spaces and zones so that you can analyze heating and cooling loads. Creating HVAC networks with air terminals, mechanical equipment, ducts, and pipes. Creating plumbing networks with plumbing fixtures and pipes. Creating electrical circuits with electrical equipment, devices, and lighting fixtures and adding cable trays and conduits. Creating HVAC and plumbing systems with automatic duct and piping layouts. Testing duct, piping and electrical systems. Creating and annotating construction documents. Adding tags and creating schedules. Detailing in the Autodesk Revit software. Prerequisites This student guide introduces the fundamental skills in learning the Autodesk Revit MEP software. It is highly recommended that students have experience and knowledge in MEP engineering and its terminology.

What's New? In 2020 version author add a Tag Circuits unit to demonstrate how to use combined annotation tags with panel name and circuit number to tag electrical circuits. --------------------------------------- The purpose of this book is to provide efficient materials for those who want to learn the software of Autodesk Revit, especially for those who are interesting in building MEP systems. This book is ideal for school students and instructors. It also helps MEP professionals who want to add this software tool to enhance their works. As the title "Step by Step" of this book implies, readers will exercise the software from the beginning to the end of the modeling. That's how you get the whole picture of the entire story and learn the software. This book covers five major disciplines of MEP systems: • Mechanical • Hydronic Piping • Electrical • Plumbing • Fire Protection Besides the modeling of 3D Duct Works, Conduits and Piping, it also covers Energy Analysis, Lighting Calculation, Schedule Creations and many MEP related Properties. The last two are really the heart of Building Information. Author also included a bonus chapter of Architectural Modeling that will give reader extra background and experience of the software. I wrote this book in two versions: Imperial and Metric. Reader can choose the one to suit his/her need. With 1000+ steps, 1000+ figures, 60+ exercise files (download from author's Google Drive) to guide you to complete the entire modeling of a building, there is no reason you cannot succeed Autodesk Revit MEP.

The best-selling Revit guide, now more complete than ever with all-new coverage on the 2018 release Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018 for Architecture is packed with focused discussions, detailed exercises, and real-world examples to help you get up to speed quickly on the latest version of Autodesk Revit for Architecture. Organized according to how you learn and implement the software, this book provides expert guidance for all skill levels. Hands-on tutorials allow you to dive right in and start accomplishing vital tasks, while compelling examples illustrate how Revit for Architecture is used in every project. Available online downloads include before-and-after tutorial files and additional advanced content to help you quickly master this powerful software. From basic interface topics to advanced visualization techniques and documentation, this invaluable guide is your ideal companion through the Revit Architecture workflow. Whether you're preparing for Autodesk certification exams or just want to become more productive with the architectural design software, practical exercises and expert instruction will get you where you need to be. Understand key BIM and Revit concepts and master the Revit interface Delve into templates, work-sharing, and managing Revit projects Master modeling and massing, the Family Editor, and visualization techniques Explore documentation, including annotation, detailing, and complex structures BIM software has become a mandatory asset in today's architecture field; automated documentation updates reduce errors while saving time and money, and Autodesk's Revit is the industry leader in the BIM software space.

Autodesk® Revit® 2018 MEP Electrical: Review for Professional Certification is a comprehensive review guide to assist in preparing for the Autodesk Revit MEP Electrical Certified Professional exam. It enables experienced users to review learning content from ASCENT that is related to the exam objectives. The content and exercises have been added to this training guide in the same order that the objectives are listed for the Autodesk Revit MEP Electrical Certificated Professional exam. This order does not necessarily match the workflow that should be used in the Autodesk® Revit® 2018 MEP software. New users of Autodesk Revit MEP 2018 software should refer to the following ASCENT learning guides: - Autodesk® Revit® 2018: MEP Fundamentals - Autodesk® Revit® 2018: BIM Management: Template and Family Creation - Autodesk® Revit® 2018: Collaboration Tools Prerequisites Autodesk® Revit® 2018 MEP Electrical: Review for Professional Certification is intended for experienced users of the Autodesk Revit software. Autodesk recommends 400 hours of hands-on software experience prior to taking the Autodesk Revit MEP Electrical Certified Professional exam.

This is the most comprehensive book you will find covering Autodesk Revit 2018 Architecture. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in color. Revit 2018 Architecture includes over 50 exercises or "mini-workshops" that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in Revit 2018 Architecture.FEATURES:* Covers Revit 2018 updates and new features* Designed for novice users of Revit 2018 Architecture. Most useful for 'teach yourself' or instructor-led Revit training. No previous CAD experience is required.* Uses both metric and imperial units in examples, exercises, projects, and descriptions* Accompanied by companion files that feature drawings, practice and finished plots, figures, etc.* Includes over 50 'mini-workshops' and hundreds of figures that complete small projects* Helps you to prepare for the Revit Architecture Certified Professional exam* Exercises and projects included for use as a textbook.