Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT

Q1: Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below
a. Using 3D model create a section box
b. To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout
c. To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views
d. To apply override settings to a floor in the model section view
e. To increase the range of visibility in a plan view
f. To select the previously selected items
g. To add annotations to the model views
h. To bring the model elements in line
i. To rotate the model elements
j. To move an object to another location
k. To copy a model element
l. To mirror an element about an axis
m. To create an array of model elements

Ans:
a. Using 3D model create a section box -BX
b. To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout-CS
c. To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views-TL
d. To apply override settings to a floor in the model section view-EOD
e. To increase the range of visibility in a plan view-VR
f. To select the previously selected items-CTRL+<
g. To add annotations to the model views-DI
h. To bring the model elements in line-AL
i. To rotate the model elements-RO
j. To move an object to another location-MV
k. To copy a model element-CO
l. To mirror an element about an axis-MM
m. To create an array of model elements-AR

Q2: Using Revit and the project used from week 6 to 8 prepare a schedule for the following
a. Walls
b. Doors
c. Windows
d. Material – Concrete/Wood

Ans:

Aim and introduction:Prepare a schedule for the following

Procedure:

Steps:

• Open the architecture template
• Go to the view tab
• Schedule quantities
• And prepare the tables as required

Results:Prepare the schedule for the walls,doors,windows and materials

Q3: Using Revit Calculate area and volume of each room in the model with appropriate room tags applied to each room. Prepare a schedule report for area and volume of each room.

Ans:

Aim and introduction:Prepare a schedule report for area and volume of each room

Procedure:

Steps:

• Go to the architecture tab
• Tag the rooms
• Go to the view tab
• Select the schedule quantities
• Area and volume will be calculated

Results:Prepare a schedule report for area and volume of each room

Q4:Using the same schedule using the unit cost rate for materials available in the internet, prepare total cost of materials used in the project
a. Total Cost of Materials
b. Individual Material Take off

Aim and introduction:Prepare a schedule report for total cost of materials

Procedure:

Steps:

• Go to the scheduled table
• Select the material takeoff
• Add the cost to the table

Results:Prepare a schedule report for total cost of materials

Q5:Using the concept of Visual Programming discussed in class, list a flowchart for the following scenario
a. How to decide framings for a structure using Dynamo ?
b. If there is no water coming from the pipes
c. If request for money from client has been declined for the project

Ans:

a. How to decide framings for a structure using Dynamo ?

b. If there is no water coming from the pipes

c. If request for money from client has been declined for the project

Q6:List the parameters associated with each model element
a. Wall
b. Floor
c. Door
d. Window
e. Table
f. Building

Ans:

a.wall

• Length
• Type of wall
• Thickness
• Height
• Material

b.floor

• Type
• Area
• Thickness
• Material

c.Door

• width
• height
• Type of frame
• door panel
• material

d.Window

• width
• height
• Type of frame
• window panel
• material

e.Table

• Purpose
• Area
• Material
• Height

f.Building

• Type of Building
• Area
• Number of floors
• Location
• Materials used