Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2013

Expertly Design Complex Building Systems

Master the powerful Revit MEP software with this detailed reference and tutorial. This Autodesk Official Training Guide walks you through every aspect of the design process and requirements for completing a building design and project submittal using this solution. From concept all the way through to documentation, you'll gain the hands–on skills you need to get it done quickly and efficiently.

The expert authors cover the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP, including the interface, project setup and templates, and worksharing. They also offer tips and tricks from their extensive experience that will help you use the software in a professional environment.

Coverage includes:

• Integrating Revit MEP 2013 into workflows, worksharing, and schedules
• Evaluating HVAC cooling and heating loads
• Using Revit MEP for mechanical design, including creating logical systems and mechanical systems ductwork, as well as piping
• Using Revit MEP for electrical design, including lighting, power, communications, circuits, and panels
• Using Revit MEP for plumbing design, including water systems, fixtures, sanitary piping, and fire protection
• Managing content, from symbols and annotations to creating devices, adding details, and producing sheets

Master the New Features and Functionality of Autodesk Revit MEP 2013

Apply BIM to Your Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Design Process

Follow Tips, Tricks, and Real–World Exercises to Become a Pro

Gain the Skills to Best Generate and Model Content

Learn to Apply More Advanced Electrical and Plumbing Concepts

Part 1 General Project Setup  1

Chapter 1 Exploring the User Interface 3

Chapter 2 Creating an Effective Project Template 33

Chapter 3 Worksets and Worksharing 77

Chapter 4 Project Collaboration 103

Chapter 5 Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data 139

Chapter 6 Parameters 159

Chapter 7 Schedules  189

Part 2 Autodesk® Revit® MEP for Mechanical Design 225

Chapter 8 HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis 227

Chapter 9 Creating Logical Systems 257

Chapter 10 Mechanical Systems and Ductwork .277

Chapter 11 Mechanical Piping 305

Part 3 Autodesk® Revit® MEP for Electrical Design 325

Chapter 12 Lighting 327

Chapter 13 Power and Communications349

Chapter 14 Circuiting and Panels 383

Part 4 Autodesk® Revit® MEP for Plumbing 411

Chapter 15 Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other Piping) 413

Chapter 16 Fire Protection 435

Part 5 Managing Content in Autodesk® Revit® MEP 449

Chapter 17 Solid Modeling 451

Chapter 18 Creating Symbols and Annotations 485

Chapter 19 Creating Equipment 507

Chapter 20 Creating Lighting Fixtures 537

Chapter 21 Creating Devices 563

Chapter 22 Details.583

Chapter 23 Sheets 607

Index  657

Don Bokmiller is a CAD/BIM Specialist at Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering in Norfolk, Virginia, and has more than 15 years of experience in the AEC field. Simon Whitbread has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, has taught Revit to students of all experience levels, and is a committee member for the Revit Technology Conference (RTC). Plamen Hristov is the Virtual Design Manager at Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc., and is leading the implementation of several BIM applications, including Revit.