Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT

                      Week_7 - Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT

1) Select the type of structure you want to build from one of the three below:
        a. Multi-Unit Residential Apartment
        b. Office Buildings
        c. School

AIM: To select the type of structure want to build from one of the three below:
        a. Multi-Unit Residential Apartment
        b. Office Buildings
        c. School.

Answer : School BUILDING

2) Assume reasonable assumptions for geographic and location details for your project modeling. Based on assumptions and type of structure selected identify the modeling requirements from NBC.

Answer:-

While selecting the site of school buildings, the following points
should be kept in mind:
a) Easy accessibility from residential areas;
b) Site should be away from heavy traffic roads, rivers, ponds,
railway tracks, etc;
c) Site should be away from high tension lines;
d) The land should not be of made-up ground unless precautions
have been taken for stabilization;
e) Site should ensure a good natural drainage; and
f) The site should preferably be at a quiet place away from places
generating noise and pollution, such as cinemas, factories and
shopping centres.

1. Set-Back Lines — In the absence of local building byelaws the
   minimum set-backs of the building from the boundaries shall be as follows:
   a) Front set-back 15 metres
   b) Side set-back 6 metres
2. 14.4.1.2 No exit doorway shall be less than 100 cm in width. Doorways shall be not less than 200 cm in height. Doorways for bathrooms,
   water-closet, etc, shall be not less than 75 cm wide.
3. 14.4.2.1 Interior stairs shall be constructed of non-combustible
   materials throughout.
   
4. 14.4.2.2 Interior staircase shall be constructed as a self-contained
   unit with at least one side adjacent to an external wall and shall be completely enclosed.
   
5. 14.4.2.3 A staircase shall not be arranged round a lift shaft unless
   the latter is entirely enclosed by a material of fire resistance rating as that
   for type of construction itself
   
6. 14.4.2.4 Hollow combustible construction shall not be permitted.
   
7. 14.4.2.5 The minimum tread shall be 30 cm. The treads shall be
   constructed and maintained in a manner to prevent slipping.
   
8. 14.4.2.6 The maximum height of riser shall be 15 cm. They shall be
   limited to 12 per flight.
   
9. 14.4.2.7 Handrails shall be provided with a minimum height of
   90 cm from the centre of the tread.
10. 16. WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY REQUIREMENTS
    16.1 Water Supply Requirements — The arrangements should be
    made to supply 45 litres of water per head per day in school buildings
    apart from the requirements of water for fire fighting. The laying and
    distribution of water supply system should be according to provisions given
    in IS : 2065-1972.

3) Using the structural model, include the following components based on the type of structure selected
        a. Foundation – Isolated / Wall/Matt Foundation
        b. Columns
        c. Beams Connected to Columns
        d. Roof Framing/ Truss
        e. Floor / Decks
        f. Floor Openings for Elevators and Stairs

Aim: To create a structural model using structural tools. 

Introduction:

 The Building Information Modeling (BIM) process is supported by the Structural Analysis Toolkit for Autodesk Revit software, a collection of tools that enables structural engineers to study structures from within the Revit environment. With the help of this toolbox, structural designers and engineers may undertake cloud-based structural analysis using the Revit analytical model, optimising their workflows both online and offline. by connecting the Revit model to the Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional programme or supported third party analysis solutions, as well as by using the Autodesk 360 services. The Revit environment makes it simple to store and study analysis results after they have been completed.

Procedure:

Step 1: Creating base floor Plan

Create base floor plan in AutoCAD For reference

Step 2: Create Grids 

 Go to structural tab > click on grid option > draw grids.

Open Architectural file created with location map

Go to Inset Tab and Click on LinkCAD

Click open to Link the cad file to REVIT Model

Place the link according to fit between elevation views as shown below

Step 3: Create Structural File

Close Architectural File and Open New Structural Template.

Step 5: Adding Columns to the grids

Go to structural Tab and click on Columns

Change the dimensions of Column as per requirement in 'Edit Type' of 'Column properties' 

Three column types are used for this model

• Square Column- 3'X3'(36"X36")
• Rectangular Column- 1'6"X2'(18"X24")

Add the columns respective to the plan and Grids created

The foundation columns are also added to the structure

After Adding all columns to the plan on respective grids the columns and Foundation Columns

Top View of Columns

Step 6: Adding Foundations

Go to the structural Tab and click on 'Isolated Footing'

Change the dimensions of footing as per requirement in 'Edit Type' of 'Footing properties' 

Two footing types are used for this model

• Square Footing- 6'X6'(72"X72"X18")
• Rectangular Footing- 3'X4'(36"X48"X18")

The result after adding Footings to the respective column sizes is shown below

Step 7: Adding Beams

Go to the structural Tab and click on 'Beam'

Change the dimensions of Beam as per requirement in 'Edit Type' of 'Beam properties' 

Two Beam types are used for this model

• Rectangular Beam- 3'X2'(36"X24")
• Rectangular Column- 1'6"X2'6"(24"X30")

The result after adding Beams to the respective column sizes is shown below

Step 9: Paste to Aligned Levels

As the plan is symmetrical mirror all the elements

Select all the elements of the Ground-floor level such as floor, columns, and beams.

Go to modify tab click on copy and then click on paste dropdown

Step 10: Floor Openings for lift and stairs

Lift Opening for ground Floor

Go to Architecture tab > Shaft Opening > click on Shaft > Draw the boundries as per stair shape.

Result:

 The final drawing of the Ground Floor Plan after adding all components to the building are as follows.

4) Using the architectural model, include the following components based on the type of structure selected
        a. Wall Layout with appropriate material and finishing
        b. Exterior façade with fancy finish
        c. Interior partition walls to size rooms
        d. Components to add details to a room ( Desk, Chair, Lighting, Plumbing fixtures)
        e. Add components such as stairs Elevators
        f. Have at-least one side of the building with curtain walls and glass panels
        g. Include interior and exterior lighting fixtures
        h. Place proper topographic components from outside ( Trees, Parking, Plants) to add details to the model

Answer :

Aim: To create Architectural Elements

Introduction:

Revit is BIM software widely used by architects, engineers, and contractors to create a unified model that all disciplines and trades can use to complete their work. Autodesk Revit was created to support BIM and not to replace BIM.

Procedure:

Step 1: Open Architectural Template

Close the structural template and open Architectural Template created earlier.

Step 2: Adding Walls

Go to the architectural Tab and click on 'Wall'

Change the dimensions of Wall as per requirement in 'Edit Type' of 'Wall properties' 

Three Wall types are used for this model

• Generic- 18''
• Retaining Concrete -9"
• Curtain Wall-Exterior Glazing

The result after adding Wall to the respective places the wall layout is shown below

Step 3: Pasting to Aligned Levels

Select all the elements of the Ground-floor level such as floor, columns, and beams.

Go to modify tab click on copy and then click on paste dropdown

 Step 5: Adding Doors and Windows

Doors

Go to Architectural Tab and click on Door 

Select a door type and Place it at the required location

The door Types used in this project are

• Double Passage Single Flush
• Double Passage Uneven Flush
• Door Passage Single Vision 
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Step 6 : Adding Components to Rooms

Reception

Class Room

Toilet

Stairs

Result:

The final drawing of the Ground Floor Plan after adding all components to the building are as follow

5) Provide a set of drawings in an architectural and structural model to list the following details with categories and appropriate sheet templates included

1. Floor Plans with Annotations
2. Elevations
3. Sections

 Aim: To Provide a set of drawings in an architectural and structural model.

Introduction:

Procedure:

Step 1: Opening Project and Sheet Layout

Open the Project " My Home Architectural"

Go to the Insert tab 

Click on Load Family

• Click on the title block 
• 

Click in the respective View to add it to the sheet layout

Adjust the scale settings as per the size of the view 

Result:

Respective Sheets of respective views are as follows

Floors Plan

Ground Floor Plan

- First Floor Plan

- Second Floor Plan

-  West Elevation & East Elevation

-  South Elevation & North Elevation

-  South Elevation & North Elevation

- Annotations & Details

- Staircase Details

6) Using the Rendering settings, Render images of the 3D model produced and include the rendered images to the drawing sheets

  a. Rendering from interior rooms
  b. Rendering from out showing topographic features
  c. Rendering through structural framing

 1. 3D View

Aim - To take renders view from model.

Procedure -

Step 1 - Open Project Browser > Select 3d view  > Go to View Tab > Click on render option.

Adjust rendering Settings.

Result :

Bathroom -

Reception -

Staircase -

Exterior View :

7) Print the set of drawing sheets created and submit the drawings from the architecture and structure model.

• Tick on Selected Views Or Sheets > Select the set of sheets and save to location.