Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2015

The definitive guide to Autodesk Revit MEPThe expert author team for this Autodesk Official Press book hasemployed their years of experience to develop this exhaustivereference and tutorial, which is perfectly paced to cover all thecore concepts and functionality of Revit MEP including:* Navigating the interface* Project setup and templates* Worksharing* Mechanical concerns such as building loads and ductwork* Electrical concerns such as lighting and communicationsoutlets* Plumbing concerns such as fixtures and water systemsThis revision covers all of Revit MEP's new features andincludes more advanced electrical and plumbing information. Inaddition, the book features real-world sidebars and hands-ontutorials that reinforce the detailed discussions, along withdownloadable before-and-after tutorial files to help you completethe hands-on projects. This Autodesk Official Press book is theperfect resource for becoming a Revit MEP expert.

Introduction xxviiPart 1 * General Project Setup 1Chapter 1 * Exploring the User Interface 3Chapter 2 * Creating an Effective Project Template 35Chapter 3 * Worksets and Worksharing 87Chapter 4 * Project Collaboration 115Chapter 5 * Multiplatform Interoperability: Working with2D and 3D Data 155Chapter 6 * Parameters 177Chapter 7 * Schedules 213Part 2 * Mechanical Design 251Chapter 8 * HVAC Cooling and Heating Load Analysis 253Chapter 9 * Creating Logical Systems 285Chapter 10 * Mechanical Systems and Ductwork 315Chapter 11 * Mechanical Piping 347Part 3 * Electrical Design 371Chapter 12 * Lighting 373Chapter 13 * Power and Communications 397Chapter 14 * Circuiting and Panels 435Part 4 * Plumbing 467Chapter 15 * Plumbing (Domestic, Sanitary, and Other)469Chapter 16 * Fire Protection 493Part 5 * Managing Content 507Chapter 17 * Solid Modeling 509Chapter 18 * Creating Symbols and Annotations 545Chapter 19 * Creating Equipment 569Chapter 20 * Creating Lighting Fixtures 605Chapter 21 * Creating Devices 633Chapter 22 * Details 655Chapter 23 * Sheets 679Appendix * The Bottom Line 707Index 731