Creating Custom Families for Industrial Structures
In this set of Revit tutorials, we'll learn how to model adaptive and parametric structural framing families for a light industrial building. Software required: Revit 2015.
What you'll learn
In this set of Revit tutorials, we'll learn how to model adaptive and parametric structural framing families for a light industrial building. We'll begin from the ground and work our way up by beginning at the foundation and slab. Once those elements are in place, we'll begin modeling a parametric rigid frame family in the generic family template. Next, we'll work in the adaptive modeling template to create a flexible tension cable that we'll use as cross-bracing for the rigid frame system. Finally, we'll take a look at how we can use the Beam System tool to lay out and place our purlins and side-wall girts onto the rigid frame. By the end of this Revit training, you'll have a solid understanding of how to create custom families that may not exist within the families library. You'll also have a handful of tips and tricks that will make your modeling experience in Revit an efficient and even rewarding one. Software required: Revit 2015.
Table of contents
- Modeling the Foundation and Slab 10m
- Creating a Custom Rigid Frame Family 9m
- Completing the Rigid Frame Family 6m
- Adding Parameters to the Rigid Frame Family 9m
- Adding Base Plates and Anchor Bolts 7m
- Placing the Rigid Frame at the Grid Lines 9m
- Modeling Custom Connection Clips for the Frame 7m
- Finishing the Geometry for the Welded Clip 6m
- Creating a Tension Cable in the Adaptive Template 4m
- Attaching the Welded Clips to the Rigid Frame 8m
- Attaching the Welded Clips to the Rigid Frame 7m
- Creating a Parametric Metal Panel Family 8m
- Using Beam Systems to Place Purlins and Girts 10m
- Placing the Metal Panel Families 11m
- Applying Physical and Thermal Properties to Families 12m