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:
AIM: TO USE THE SHORTCUT KEYS IN REVIT
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- Dl
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/CC
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: TO PREPARE A SCHEDULE FOR THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURE:
STEP: 1
- Go to Revit 2021
- Open the architecture project 2 model template
- Click on view command
- Click on the schedule
STEP: 2
- A drop-down panel will appear
- Select schedule quantity
- Select the required category in new schedule dialog box
STEP: 3
- Now select the required properties of the category
- or you can select the components
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: TO USING REVIT CALCULATE AREA AND VOLUME OF EACH ROOM
PROCEDURE:
STEP: 1
- Go to Revit 2021
- Open Architectural file in Revit
STEP: 2
- Go to view command
- Select the schedule
- Select rooms in dialog box of new schedule
- Select the parameters like areas, volume, etc
- Click OK
RESULT:
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
ANS:
AIM: TO CREATE THE UNIT COST RATE FOR MATERIALS USED IN PROJECT
PROCEDURE:
STEP: 1
- Go to Revit 2021
- Open the Architecture template in Revit
STEP: 2
- Go to the view command
- Select the schedule
- Select material take off in the dropdown panel
STEP: 3
- Specify the name
- Click OK
- Select the required parameters
- Select the total cost
- Select calculated
- Define the formula from total cost
RESULT:
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:
AIM: TO LIST THE PARAMETERS ASSOCIATE WITH ALL MODEL ELEMENTS
SOLUTION:
Parameters associated with each model element are,
a. Walls
Type of wall
Length
Width
Height
Material used
Cost
Thickness
b. Floor
Type of floor
Length
Width
Area
Volume
Cost
Thickness
c. Doors
Height
Length
Width
Materials
Type of door
Height of lintel
Thickness
d. Windows
Height
Length
Width
Materials
Type of window
Height of lintel
Thicknes
e. Table
Material
Purpose of table
Length
Width
Material
Height
f. Building
Type of building
No. of floors
Height
Width
Area
Material
Loads on buildings
Location