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by Simon Whitbread, Plamen Hristov, Don Bokmiller
Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2013
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Publisher's Note
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Who Should Buy This Book
What's Inside
The Mastering Series
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Part 1: General Project Setup
Chapter 1: Exploring the User Interface
The Ribbon
Quick Access Toolbar
User Interface Features
Menus and Settings
The Bottom Line
Chapter 2: Creating an Effective Project Template
Understanding Templates
Understanding the Project Browser Organization
Determining the Number and Types of Views Needed
Choosing How to Display Each View
Establishing Project Settings
Defining Preloaded Content and Its Behavior
Creating Sheet Standards
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
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 Autodesk® Revit® Server
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 Properties
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: Autodesk® Revit® MEP for 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
Managing Systems
Setting Up Air Systems
Setting Up Piping Systems
Setting Display Properties of 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: Autodesk® Revit® MEP for Electrical Design
Chapter 12: Lighting
Efficient Lighting Design
Lighting Analysis
Hosting Options for Lighting Fixtures and Devices
The Bottom Line
Chapter 13: Power and Communications
Modeling Methods for Power and Systems Devices
Creating a Fire Alarm System Model
Placing Devices and Equipment Connections
Creating Power Distribution Systems
Modeling Conduit and Cable Tray
The Bottom Line
Chapter 14: Circuiting and Panels
Establishing Electrical Settings
Creating Circuits and Wiring for Devices and Fixtures
Managing Circuits and Panels
Using Schedules for Sharing Circuit Information
The Bottom Line
Part 4: Autodesk® Revit® MEP for Plumbing
Chapter 15: Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other Piping)
Configuring the Plumbing Views
Working with Plumbing Fixtures
Working with Architectural Linked-in Plumbing Models
Choosing Pipe Settings and Pipe Routing Options
Using Fittings
The Bottom Line
Chapter 16: Fire Protection
Understanding the Essentials of Placing Fire Protection Equipment
Creating Fire Protection Systems
Using Mechanical Joint Fittings
Fire Protection Pipe Settings and Routing
The Bottom Line
Part 5: Managing Content in Autodesk® Revit® MEP
Chapter 17: Solid Modeling
Solids and Voids
Reference Planes and Lines
Constraints and Dimensions
Visibility Control
In-Place Massing
The Bottom Line
Chapter 18: Creating Symbols and Annotations
Using Drafting Tools in Revit
Building a Symbol Library
Controlling Visibility of Lines, Regions, and Annotations
Using Labels and Tags
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Chapter 19: Creating Equipment
Modeling MEP Equipment
Adding Connectors to Equipment Families
Creating Clearance Spaces
Adding Parameters and Constraints
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Chapter 20: Creating Lighting Fixtures
Understanding Types of Lighting Fixture Families
Performing a Lighting Analysis
Using Fixture Families as Intelligent Objects
Representing Light Fixtures on Construction Documents
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Chapter 21: Creating Devices
Modeling Device Geometry
Using Annotations for Devices
Adding Parameters and Connectors
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Chapter 22: Details
Drafting and Detailing Tools
CAD Details
Strategies for Creating a Detail Library
Model Detail Views
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Chapter 23: Sheets
Creating a Titleblock
Working with Sheets in a Project
Using Sheet Lists
Making Sheet Revisions
Printing Sheets
Exporting Sheets
The Bottom Line
Appendix : The Bottom Line
Chapter 1: Exploring the User Interface
Chapter 2: Creating an Effective Project Template
Chapter 3: Worksets and Worksharing
Chapter 4: Project Collaboration
Chapter 5: Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data
Chapter 6: Parameters
Chapter 7: Schedules
Chapter 8: HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis
Chapter 9: Creating Logical Systems
Chapter 10: Mechanical Systems and Ductwork
Chapter 11: Mechanical Piping
Chapter 12: Lighting
Chapter 13: Power and Communications
Chapter 14: Circuiting and Panels
Chapter 15: Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other Piping)
Chapter 16: Fire Protection
Chapter 17: Solid Modeling
Chapter 18: Creating Symbols and Annotations
Chapter 19: Creating Equipment
Chapter 20: Creating Lighting Fixtures
Chapter 21: Creating Devices
Chapter 22: Details
Chapter 23: Sheets
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