Exploring Autodesk Revit MEP 2017, 4th Edition

· CADCIM Technologies
Ebook
494
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About this ebook

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2017 for MEP book covers the detailed description of all basic and advanced concepts as well as the usage of the tools and commands of Autodesk Revit 2017. It explores the processes involved in Building Information Modeling. The topics covered in this book range from creating building components, HVAC system, electrical system, plumbing system, and Fire protection system to designing conceptual massing, performing HVAC heating and loading analysis, and creating rich construction documentation.

In this book, special emphasis has been laid on the concepts of space modeling and tools to create systems for all disciplines (MEP). Each concept in this book is explained using the detailed description and relevant graphical examples and illustrations. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in Autodesk Revit 2017. In addition, the chapters in this book are punctuated with tips and notes to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling the readers to create their own innovative projects.

Salient Features

Covers advanced functions such as worksharing, families, and system creations

Covers topics such as how to create a building envelope, spaces and zones, HVAC system, electrical system, fire fighting system, and plumbing system

Provides step-by-step explanation that guides the users through the learning process

Effectively communicates the utility of Revit MEP 2017

Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters


Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2017 for MEP

Chapter 2: Getting Started with an MEP Project

Chapter 3: Creating Building Envelopes

Chapter 4: Creating Spaces and Zones, and Performing Load Analysis

Chapter 5: Creating an HVAC System

Chapter 6: Creating an Electrical System

Chapter 7: Creating Plumbing Systems

Chapter 8: Creating Fire Protection Systems

Chapter 9: Creating Construction Documents

Chapter 10: Creating Families and Worksharing

Index

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About the author

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best Textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, Computer Programming & Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation & VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers, computer programmers, and animation and VFX artists who have strong academic and industrial backgrounds. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and in-depth coverage of the subject.

CADCIM Technologies is one of the world's leading providers of quality CAD/CAM/CAE, Civil, and Animation books. Additionally, the company publishes books in various other fields such as GIS and Computer Programming. Apart from publishing textbooks, the company also provides consultancy services and online training to universities and colleges all over the world.

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