RCC Modeling Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to Revit Structure & RCC Modeling:
Understanding the Revit interface for structural modeling
Setting up project templates for RCC structures
Project Units and Levels setup
Importing and linking CAD files
Grid and column placement for RCC structures
Week 2: Structural Components – Columns, Beams & Slabs
Creating RCC columns (rectangular, circular, custom)
Placing beams and defining beam systems
Project Units and Levels setup
Beam-column joints and load-bearing considerations
Modeling floor slabs and setting thickness & reinforcements
Week 3: Foundations & Structural Walls
Types of foundations (isolated, combined, raft, pile)
Creating and modifying structural walls
Assigning wall types and reinforcement parameters
Footing design and reinforcement detailing
Week 4: Reinforcement Modeling & Detailing
Introduction to Rebar modeling in Revit
Creating manual and automatic reinforcement
Rebar constraints, shapes, and bar bending schedules
Reinforcement for beams, columns, and slabs
Week 5: Staircase & Ramp RCC Modeling
Designing RCC staircases (straight, L-shaped, U-shaped)
Reinforcement detailing for staircases
Modeling ramps and providing necessary reinforcements
Week 6: Structural Analysis & Load Applications
Assigning loads (Dead Load, Live Load, Wind Load, Seismic Load)
Understanding Load Combinations
Integrating Revit with structural analysis tools (like Robot Structural Analysis)
Checking model stability and resolving warnings
Week 7: Documentation & Sheet Creation
Generating structural plans, sections, and details
Creating and editing schedules (Rebar schedule, Beam schedule)
Annotating and dimensioning RCC drawings
Sheet setup and print settings
Week 8: Project Work & Final Submission
Working on a real-life RCC project
Exporting sheets in PDF, DWG, and IFC formats
Final project submission & feedback
Week 9: Introduction to Navisworks
Overview of Navisworks and its applications
Understanding the Navisworks interface
Navigating 3D models (Orbit, Walk, Fly modes)
Creating viewpoints and saving camera angles
Using sectioning tools
File formats and importing models (NWC, NWD, and NWF)
Week 10: Clash Detection
Introduction to clash detection
Setting up clash tests
Reviewing and managing clash results
Exporting and reporting clashes
Using sectioning tools
File formats and importing models (NWC, NWD, and NWF)
Week 11: Revit Add-ins & Tools
DiRoots (Automation & Productivity Tools)
PyRevit
Dynamo for Revit
Revit MEP Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to Revit MEP & Project Setup
Understanding Revit MEP Interface & Workflows
Setting up a new MEP project (Templates, Units, Levels)
Linking Architectural & Structural models
Understanding MEP families and categories
Project Browser and View Templates
Week 2: HVAC (Mechanical Systems) Modeling
Creating and placing Air Terminals, Ducts, and HVAC Equipment
Defining ductwork types and duct routing principles
Adding mechanical systems (Supply, Return, Exhaust)
Sizing ducts and airflow calculations
Working with mechanical spaces and zones
Week 3: Plumbing Systems Modeling
Placing plumbing fixtures and equipment
Pipe routing techniques and slope settings
Cold water, Hot water, and Drainage systems
Creating and modifying pipe fittings and accessories
Pipe sizing and flow calculations
Week 4: Fire Protection & Hydronic Systems
Designing Fire Protection systems (Sprinklers, Pumps)
Pipe layout and sprinkler placement
Hydronic piping systems (Chilled Water, Heating)
Equipment connections and system validation
Pressure loss calculations
Week 5: Electrical Systems Modeling
Placing Electrical Fixtures (Lights, Switches, Receptacles)
Power distribution systems (Panels, Transformers, Circuits)
Cable tray and conduit routing
Load calculations and Panel schedules
Circuiting and Voltage drop analysis
Week 6: MEP Coordination & Clash Detection
Understanding BIM Coordination for MEP
Performing Clash Detection using Navisworks
Adjusting MEP layouts to avoid conflicts
Using Worksets for multi-user collaboration
Linking Revit models with external consultant files
Week 7: Documentation & Scheduling
Creating MEP Sheets, Sections, and Callouts
Generating schedules (Duct, Pipe, Lighting, Panel)
Annotations, Dimensions, and Tagging
Printing and exporting MEP documentation
Exporting models to DWG, IFC, and Navisworks
Week 8: Project Work & Final Review
Working on a real-world MEP project
Applying best practices for modeling and coordination
Reviewing MEP system efficiency and compliance
Final project submission & feedback
Industry standards and career guidance
Week 9: Introduction to Navisworks
Overview of Navisworks and its applications
Understanding the Navisworks interface
Navigating 3D models (Orbit, Walk, Fly modes)
Creating viewpoints and saving camera angles
Using sectioning tools
File formats and importing models (NWC, NWD, and NWF)
Week 10: Clash Detection
Introduction to clash detection
Setting up clash tests
Reviewing and managing clash results
Exporting and reporting clashes
Using sectioning tools
File formats and importing models (NWC, NWD, and NWF)
Week 11: Revit Add-ins & Tools
DiRoots (Automation & Productivity Tools)
PyRevit
Dynamo for Revit
Revit Architecture Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to Revit & Project Setup
Understanding the Revit interface and workflow
Setting up a new project and configuring units
Creating levels and grids
Importing and linking CAD files
Understanding the difference between families, components, and system elements
Week 2: Walls, Floors, & Openings
Creating walls (basic, compound, and curtain walls)
Modifying wall profiles and layers
Adding and modifying floors
Creating openings: Doors, Windows, and Custom Openings
Wall and floor join techniques
Week 3: Roofs, Stairs, & Railings
Creating different types of roofs (gable, hip, shed, curved, etc.)
Roof modification tools (edit footprint, slopes, overhangs)
Designing staircases (straight, L-shape, U-shape, spiral)
Customizing railings and balusters
Creating ramps and landings
Week 4: Ceilings, Furniture, & Interior Elements
Adding ceilings and customizing ceiling types
Placing lighting fixtures and MEP coordination basics
Inserting furniture and fixture families
Applying materials and textures for interior spaces
Interior detailing (baseboards, moldings, trims)
Week 5: Site Planning & Massing
Creating a site topography and adding contour lines
Placing building pads and site components
Adding trees, roads, and landscape elements
Introduction to mass modeling and conceptual design
Massing for complex architectural forms
Week 7: Rendering, Walkthroughs & Presentations
Applying materials and textures for realistic rendering
Setting up cameras and perspective views
Creating walkthrough animations
Sunlight and shadow analysis
Exporting high-quality rendered images
Week 8: Project Work & Documentation
Working on a real-world architecture project
Sheet creation and title blocks
Setting up print layouts and exporting PDFs
Coordination with consultants (importing/exporting DWG, IFC)
Final project submission & review
Week 9: Introduction to Navisworks
Overview of Navisworks and its applications
Understanding the Navisworks interface
Navigating 3D models (Orbit, Walk, Fly modes)
Creating viewpoints and saving camera angles
Using sectioning tools
File formats and importing models (NWC, NWD, and NWF)
Week 10: Clash Detection
Introduction to clash detection
Setting up clash tests
Reviewing and managing clash results
Exporting and reporting clashes
Using sectioning tools
File formats and importing models (NWC, NWD, and NWF)
Week 11: Revit Add-ins & Tools
DiRoots (Automation & Productivity Tools)
PyRevit
Dynamo for Revit
