Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016: Autodesk Official Press

Get up and running on Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 with this detailed, hands-on guide

Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 provides perfectly paced coverage of all core concepts and functionality, with tips, tricks, and hands-on exercises that help you optimize productivity. With a focus on real-world uses and workflows, this detailed reference explains Revit MEP tools and functionality in the context of professional design and provides the practical insight that can only come from years of experience. Coverage includes project setup, work sharing, building loads, ductwork, electrical and plumbing, and much more, with clear explanation every step of the way. The companion website features downloadable tutorials that reinforce the material presented, allowing you to jump in at any point and compare your work to the pros.

This is your guide to master the capabilities of this essential productivity-enhancing tool.

• Generate schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more
• Evaluate building loads, and design logical air, water, and fire protection systems
• Create comprehensive electrical and plumbing plans tailored to the project
• Model your design with custom parameters, symbols, fixtures, devices, and more

If you’re ready to get on board this emerging design, collaboration, and documentation paradigm, Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2016 is the one-stop resource you need.

Table of Contents

Part 1. General Project Setup
Chapter 1. Exploring the User Interface.
Chapter 2. View Filters and View Templates.
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.

Part 2. Mechanical Design
Chapter 8. HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis
Chapter 9. Creating Logical Systems
Chapter 10. Mechanical Systems and Ductwork
Chapter 11. Mechanical Piping

Part 3. Electrical Design
Chapter 12. Lighting
Chapter 13. Power and Communications
Chapter 14. Circuiting and Panels

Part 4. Plumbing
Chapter 15. Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other)
Chapter 16. Fire Protection.

Part 5. Managing Content
Chapter 17. Solid Modeling
Chapter 18. Creating Symbols and Annotations
Chapter 19. Creating Equipment.
Chapter 20. Creating Light Fixtures
Chapter 21. Creating Devices.
Chapter 22. Details
Chapter 23. Sheets
Chapter 24. Fabrication
Chapter 25. Creating a Project Template

Appendix. The Bottom Line