This guide covers the basics of Autodesk Revit Structure 2010. Users are introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modeling and the tools for parametric design, analysis, and documentation. They learn the fundamental features of Autodesk Revit Structure, learn to use the 3D parametric design tools for creating and analyzing a project, and finish with construction documentation and design visualization.
 
This guide offers both imperial and metric hands-on exercises representing real-world structural design scenarios.

After completing this guide, you will be able to:

• Describe building information modeling methodology and its benefits.
• Use different parts of the Revit Structure user interface and work with different types of structural elements and families.
• Use the different views listed in the Project Browser, control the visibility and graphical representation of objects in a structural model, and work with elevation, section, and 3D views.
• Set up a project and transfer standards between projects, add and modify levels in a structural model, and create and modify grids.
• Work with structural columns and structural walls.
• Add floor framing using beams, work with beams and beam systems, add and edit structural steel moment and braced frames, and work with concrete beams.
• Add floors in structural models, create a roof, and add structural framing to the roof for support.
• Add foundations to a structural model.
• Create stairs and various types of ramps.
• Add dimensions and spot dimension symbols, work with text and tags, create a legend with notes, annotation symbols, and legend components, and work with different types of schedules.
• Work with detail views, add 3D and 2D reinforcement elements and detail components to concrete detail views, and work with drafting views and CAD details.
• Work with sheets and titleblocks, print sheets, and export Revit Structure content to CAD formats.