REVIT_ Scheduling & Estimation_Week 9

1) 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

A) To give the shortcut keys for the following commands :

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/CC

l. To mirror an element about an axis : MM

m. To create an array of model elements : AR

2) 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.

A)

AIM:- Create schedules of the following

a. Walls
b. Doors
c. Windows
d. Material – Concrete/Wood

Commands/Tools used:

View

Schedule

Schedule quantities

Schedule properties

Procedure:

• Open the architectural template in revit
• click the view command and select schedule quantities
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• Select the component such as walls, columns, doors etc
• 
• Schedule properties tab will open select the things which we want to display in schedule like area, volumn type,family and type.
• 
• At last select the include in links check box.
• Click ok

Results:

3) 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.

A)

AIM:- Using Revit calculate the area and volume of each room

Commands/Tools used:

View

Schedules

Procedure:

• Open the architectural file in revit
• Select the view option and select schedule
• Under that select rooms
• Select the parameters like areas volumes
• Seleck ok
• Rooms area schedule is obtained

Results:

4) 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.

A)

AIM:- Create a schedule of total cost of material

Commands/Tools Used:

View

Schedule

Material Takeoff

Procedure:

• Open the architectural template in Revit
• Select the view tab and select schedule and select material take off
• Specify the name click ok
• Select the parameters which we need to cost it.
• Select the total cost and select calculated and define the formula for total cost.

Result:

5) 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.

A)

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.

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

A) Parameters associated with each model 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 of sill

Length

Width

Materials

Type of door Height of lintel

Thickness

d. Windows

Height of sill

Length

Width

Materials

Type of window

Height of lintel

Thickness

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