Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 Autodesk Official Press

Become an Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 Expert

Perfectly paced and covering all the core concepts and functionality of Autodesk Revit MEP 2015, this complete reference helps you master project set–up and templates, create logical air, water, and fire protection systems, evaluate building loads, and more. If you need to quickly learn Revit MEP 2015, the discussions and real–world tutorials in this book are the ideal resources to get you up to speed.

Loaded with tips, tricks, and exercises that reinforce the detailed discussions, this fully updated edition also gives you access to a companion website where you can download before–and–after tutorial files to compare your finished work to projects completed by professionals.

Coverage includes:

• Creating and using project templates
• Improving efficiency with worksharing and collaboration
• Generating schedules that show quantities, materials, and design dependencies
• Importing and exporting gbXML
• Lighting, power receptacles, and equipment
• Generating and modeling content
• Making sense of more advanced electrical and plumbing information
• Creating and managing systems to get Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 to work for you
• Reducing time spent on drafting tasks with symbols and annotations
• Utilizing the Detail Line button to draw linework that is specific to the view in which it is created

Grasp the Newest Features of Autodesk Revit MEP 2015

Build Loads and Ductwork with Confidence and Ease

Place Air and Water Distribution Equipment Correctly

Create Water Systems, Plumbing Fixtures, and Their Connectors

Use Symbols and Create Equipment, Fixtures, and Devices

Introduction xxvii

Part 1 General Project Setup 1

Chapter 1 Exploring the User Interface 3

Chapter 2 Creating an Effective Project Template 35

Chapter 3 Worksets and Worksharing 87

Chapter 4 Project Collaboration 115

Chapter 5 Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data 155

Chapter 6 Parameters 177

Chapter 7 Schedules 213

Part 2 Mechanical Design 251

Chapter 8 HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis 253

Chapter 9 Creating Logical Systems 285

Chapter 10 Mechanical Systems and Ductwork 315

Chapter 11 Mechanical Piping 347

Part 3 Electrical Design 371

Chapter 12 Lighting 373

Chapter 13 Power and Communications 397

Chapter 14 Circuiting and Panels 435

Part 4 Plumbing 467

Chapter 15 Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other) 469

Chapter 16 Fire Protection 493

Part 5 Managing Content 507

Chapter 17 Solid Modeling 509

Chapter 18 Creating Symbols and Annotations 545

Chapter 19 Creating Equipment 569

Chapter 20 Creating Lighting Fixtures 605

Chapter 21 Creating Devices 633

Chapter 22 Details 655

Chapter 23 Sheets 679

Appendix The Bottom Line 707

Index 731

Don Bokmiller is a Design Technologist at Clark Nexsen, Inc. He has 17 years of experience working in the AEC industry and is a frequent speaker at the Revit Technology Conference (RTC) events in North America.

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 RTC.

Dan Morrison has over 20 years experience as a mechanical engineer and has presented at numerous RTCs and other BIM conferences; he is VDC engineer with BGC Posco international in Perth, Australia, managing all aspects of BIM from design through handover.