MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Revit Structure

Course: ARC255

First Term: 2011 Spring

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to Revit Structure software, addressing specialized options and processes used in structural engineering offices; includes project modeling, model analysis, reinforcement modeling, detailing, and documentation.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate basic software navigation skills including software interfaces, file management, content loading, and view creation. (I) 2. Demonstrate the ability to model a given project; create/add structural grids, components, and openings. (II) 3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze structural requirements/scope of work. (III) 4. Demonstrate the ability to create/add structural reinforcing to a given model. (IV) 5. Demonstrate the ability to create/add miscellaneous structural components and required details. (V, VI) 6. Demonstrate the ability to complete project documentation including creating/adding/organizing sheets and views, detail keys, annotation, and dimensions. (VI) 7. Complete a Design Integration Concept Study for a specified project. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Revit Structure - Basic Operations and Navigation A. User Interface B. Open, Save, and Close Existing Projects C. Viewing Files - Pan and Zoom D. Importing a DWG (Drawing File) or Revit File To Begin a Project E. Creating Views and Loading Content II. Project Modeling A. Adding Structural Columns B. Adding Structural Walls C. Adding Structural Beams D. Adding Curved Beams E. Adding Beam Systems F. Adding Trusses G. Adding Structural Slabs H. Adding Openings I. Adding Structural Foundations III. Project Analysis IV. Reinforcement modeling A. Adding Reinforcement in a Beam B. Adding Area Reinforcement C. Adding Path Reinforcement D. Sketch Reinforcement V. Project Completion A. Completing the Structure B. Adding Shape-Modified Slabs VI. Final Documentation - Finishing the Project A. Adding Views and Sheets B. Annotation C. Dimensioning D. Keying/Tagging Objects E. Creating Schedules F. Detailing G. Creating Steel Details VII. Design Integration Concept Study

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/14/2010

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