Welcome

An Introduction to Autodesk
Revit

What is Revit?
Revit is a Building Information Modeling software for Microsoft
Windows, developed by Autodesk. It allows the user to design with both
parametric 3D modeling and 2D drafting elements. Building Information
Modeling is a Computer Aided Design (CAD) paradigm that employs
intelligent 3D objects to represent real physical building components
such as walls and doors.
In addition, Revit's database for a project can contain information about
a project at various stages in the building's lifecycle, from concept to
construction to decommissioning. This is sometimes called 4D CAD
where time is the fourth dimension.
Autodesk purchased the Massachusetts-based
Corporation for US$133 million in 2002

Revit

Technology

The latest released version is Revit Architecture/Structure/MEP 2012

(March, 2011) and the corresponding AutoCAD Revit Suite 2012
products.

What is BIM?
BIM stands for Building Information Modelling.
A Virtual Building concept coined by Mr. Charles
M. Eastman at Georgia Institute of Technology
during 1970s.
Architect and Autodesk building industry
strategist Phil Bernstein introduced the term
BIM.
First prototype introduced in 1987. (ArchiCAD by
Graphisoft)

What is Parametric?
Geometrical Similarity in simple
terms
A parametric model is often defined
by rules and constraints, which
define aspects of the building and
their relationships to each other.
Changing a rule or constraint, or
modifying a part of the model itself,
almost always has implications on
the entire model.

What is a database?
A database is a system intended to
organize, store, and retrieve large
amounts of data easily. It consists of
an organized collection of data for
one or more uses, typically in digital
form.
QUID (Query/Update/Insert&Delete)
are the features available to users.

Revit Product Lineup

Since purchasing Revit, Autodesk has
developed three versions of Revit for
the varying building design disciplines:
Revit Architecture, for architects and
building
designers
(formerly
Revit
Building).
Revit Structure, for structural engineers.
Revit MEP, for mechanical, electrical and
plumbing
engineers
(formerly
Revit
Systems).

How it works
Revit uses .RVT files for storing BIM models. Typically, a building
is made using 3D objects to create walls, floors, roofs, structure,
windows, doors and other objects as needed. These parametric
objects 3D building objects (such as windows or doors) or 2D
drafting objects (such as surface patterns) are called "families"
and are saved in .RFA files, and imported into the RVT database
as needed.
A Revit model is a single database file represented in the various
ways which are useful for design work. Such representations can
be plans, sections, elevations, legends, and schedules. Because
changes to each representation of the database model are made
to one central model, changes made in one representation of the
model (for example a plan) are propagated to other
representations of the model (for example elevations). Thus,
Revit drawings and schedules are always fully coordinated in
terms of the building objects shown in drawings.

How it works (Contd)

When a project database is shared, a central file
is created which stores the master copy of the
project database on a file server on the office's
LAN. Each user works on a copy of the central file
(known as the local file), stored on the user's
workstation. Users then save to the central file to
update the central file with their changes and to
receive changes from other users. Revit checks
with the central file whenever a user starts
working on an object in the database to see if
another user is editing the object. This procedure
prevents two users from making the same change
simultaneously and prevents conflicts.

How it works (Contd)

Multiple disciplines working together on the same
project make their own project databases and link
in the other consultants' databases for
verification. Revit can perform collision checking,
which detects if different components of the
building are occupying the same physical space.
Revit is one of many BIM-software which supports
open XML-based IFC standard, developed by
buildingSMART organization. This filetype makes
it possible for a client or general contractor to
require BIM-based workflow from the different
discipline consultants of a building project.
Because IFC is non-proprietary format it is
archivable and compatible with other databases,
such as facility management software.

What is IFC?
IFC stands for Industry Foundation Class.
The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is
intended to describe building and construction industry data
It is a neutral and open specification that is not controlled
by a single vendor or group of vendors.
(Platform
Independent / Open Source)
Object Oriented File Format with a data model developed by
building SMART (International Alliance for Interoperability,
IAI) to facilitate interoperability in the building industry, and
is a commonly used format for Building Information
Modeling (BIM).
The IFC model specification is open and available. It is
registered by ISO as ISO/PAS 16739 and is currently in the
process of becoming the official International Standard ISO
16739.

IFC Data Formats

ifcXML Industry Foundation Classes XML
(General)
aecXML XML for Architecture, Engineering &
Construction
CIS/2 - CIMSteel Integration Standards 2 Data
Format for Electronic Data Exchange for Steel
Structures
gbXML Green Building XML

What is XML?
XML Stands for eXtended Markup Language an extension to
the HTML scripting language commonly used in web pages
Example of HTML (*.html)
<html>
<head>
<TITLE>Welcome to EIDC</TITLE>

</head>
<body>Details About EIDC Picures Details of project etc.</body>

</html>

Example of XML (*.xml)

<?XML version=1.0>
<quiz>
<Question>Which is the capital of Oman?
<Option1>Sohar</Option1><Option2>Nizwa</Option2><Option3>Muscat</Option3><Answer>M
uscat</Answer>
</Question>
<Question>Which is the capital of UAE?
<Option1>Abudhabi</Option1><Option2>Dubai</Option2><Option3>Sharjah</Option3><Answer
>Sharjah</Answer>
</Question>

</quiz>

Various dimensions of Revit

2D Drafting
generate plans, section, elevations and details
Shop drawings/working drawings
Schedules, material take offs, Bill of Quantities

3D Modeling, visualization, analysis

3D Rendered images using actual material shades, Walk Through,
Day & Night views
Structural/electrical/lighting analysis

4D Time Related
Planning & Monitoring

5D Cost
Cost Estimates, billing, cost control

6D Procurement
Integration with procurement management software

7D O&M Manual
Monitoring the building performance & maintenance after completion

How Revit functions?

Building Information Modeling or BIM is a parametric, 3D model
that is used to generate plans, section, elevations, perspectives,
details, schedulesall of the necessary components to document
the design of a building.
Drawings created using BIM are not a collection of 2D lines and
shapes that represent a building, but a series of parametric,
interactive elements that allow a model to become infinitely more
data-rich. These elements can be changed by manipulation of
their parametric data. This means creating one door or window
can quickly be made into several simply by changing specific
parameters associated with that object. Additionally, all of the
elements within the model share a level of bidirectional
associativityif the elements are changed in one place within the
model, those changes will be visible in all the other views. So,
move a door in plan and that door will be moved in all of the
elevations, sections, perspectives, and so on in which it is visible.

Revit Flow Diagram for the

model

Revit Workflow

The Integrated BIM Model

Revit Object Hierarchy

Revit Elements
Model Elements
Building parts (such as walls, doors,
windows which one can touch and feel
after the completion of the building)

Annotations
eg. Dimensions, texts, legends, standard
details etc.

Revit Organization Chart

How BIM affects firm culture

As anyone whos adopted BIM can tell you,
the difficulties you might experience do
not come from learning a new application
but understanding how that application
affects your workflowand managing that
change.

Learning Revit

The learning curve

Introduction
Core Concepts
Getting Comfortable with the Revit Environment
Starting a Project
Modeling Basics
Links, Imports, and Groups
Sketch-Based Modeling Components
Complex Walls
Visibility and Graphic Controls
Rooms
Schedules and Tags
Annotation and Details
The Basics of Families
Sheets, Plotting, and Publishing