Revit 2011 Structural?

[scowsert]

So the Architectural Version of Revit 2011 is getting tons of coverage. Where's the Structural versions love? Yes really I do love solar studies.

[Kevin Janik]

Below is a list from the Imaginit blog on Revit Structural specific features. Some of the items in Revit I am sure would be useful to you also.

Kevin

Revit Structure 2011 New Features


1. Structural - Analysis
A. Several structural analysis enhancements have been implemented - These include:
Horizontal projection from columns and beams.
Horizontal projection from the center of a wall core.
Vertical projection auto detect behavior of columns.
Vertical projection from beams.
Manual analytical adjustment of columns.
Rigid Links enhancements between Beams & Columns.

2. Structural - Beam System
A. Several beam system enhancements have been implemented - These include:
Specify Beam Direction with walls and beams.
Specify Beam Direction from an independent sketch line.
Remove the Beam System while retaining beam elements.

3. Structural - Concrete Join/Cleanup
A. Several concrete end joins and cleanup conditions have been improved for:
Curved beam.
Variable beam profiles.

4. Structural - Connection Symbol
A. Several connection symbol enhancements have been implemented - These include:
Load new connection symbol families.
Load and manage connection symbol families.
More choices for connection symbols are allowed for structural columns and framings.

5. Structural - Reinforcement
A. Several structural reinforcement enhancements have been implemented - These include:
Reinforcement for Spiral.
Reinforcement project units.
Reinforcement of Slab Edges.
Configuring rebar sets.
Additional hook bend radius for rebar.
Concrete host cover reference has configurable object style.
Concrete host cover reference visibility.
Major spacing of area reinforcement in tags.
Reinforcement with spiral rebar.

6. Structural - Slanted Column
A.Several slanted column enhancements have been implemented - These include:
Plan view placement.
Column end geometry position control when attached to a beam.
Cut column tangent to an attached structural floor.
Unattached column end cut appearance.
Beam join elevation on resized columns.

7. Structural - Truss
A. Several truss enhancements have been implemented - These include:
Bottom chord attaches to structural floors and foundation slabs
Sketch chords on attached trusses
Remove the truss family while retaining beam elements

[shruti.harve]

Check out Ideate's website: PDF of the top features and a short video

http://ideateinc.com/2011/index.html

Regards,
Shruti Harve
Ideate,Inc
www.ideateinc.com

[Alan aka cadalot]

There is always more information on the Revit Architecture side of the Autodesk web site than there is on the Structural.

I have posted some links to Revit 2011 videos and reference material like "Whats New" sheets for RST RAC and MEP on my blog and I have more links and information ready and programmed to be posted in the next few days.

Why post everything at once...... half the problem with blogging is finding useful material to post ;0)

See http://cadalot-revitlearningcurve.blogspot.com/

[scowsert]

1. Can the Brace Frame elevation symbol be modified similar to the Elevation tags?

I have a few things that have bugged me over the years. I wonder if 2011 address any of these long term bugs.

2. Do trusses now show through a roof when the discipline is set to structural and course? Whats the story here are trusses not structural?

3. If you copy monitor a architectural wall with a window with shutters on it does the opening come across correctly or is the opening the entire extents of the window family.

[Alan aka cadalot]

Guys

Taking on the subject of the lack of Revit Structure Support, I've posted on my blog and sent emails to key players within Autodesk.....see link below

http://cadalot-revitlearningcurve.blogspot.com/2010/03/autodesk-revit-product-support.html

Lets hope it helps the situation...............

[scowsert]

I never understood why they don't just go the AutoCAD Workspace method. Revit = Everything we all know it is built that way. Then on startup Ask... "What kind of work are you doing today?" Select your discipline then it autoconfigures the ui to what you see today.

That's what they are doing at the factory anyhow, just hard coding it in. Fine market it as (3) specific things. Its not like we don't know that right? I'd think that support would be easier. One patch vs (3) patches. I'm sure the factory guys would agree that this would be simpler. It's the marketing guys that are getting in the way.

Ok so what's different between the different packages? Structural has the analytical controls. Mechanical has their special ribbon. Other then that Libraries right? Do they not want Structural to have Arch's libraries?

[Mike hacker]

6. Structural - Slanted Column
A.Several slanted column enhancements have been implemented - These include:
Plan view placement.
Column end geometry position control when attached to a beam.
Cut column tangent to an attached structural floor.
Unattached column end cut appearance.
Beam join elevation on resized columns.


No mention of Slanting Columns showing on the Graphical Column Schedules.