Download or read book Exploring Autodesk Revit MEP 2017, 4th Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and published by CADCIM Technologies. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Autodesk Revit 2017 for MEP book covers the detailed description of all basic and advanced concepts as well as the usage of the tools and commands of Autodesk Revit 2017. It explores the processes involved in Building Information Modeling. The topics covered in this book range from creating building components, HVAC system, electrical system, plumbing system, and Fire protection system to designing conceptual massing, performing HVAC heating and loading analysis, and creating rich construction documentation. In this book, special emphasis has been laid on the concepts of space modeling and tools to create systems for all disciplines (MEP). Each concept in this book is explained using the detailed description and relevant graphical examples and illustrations. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in Autodesk Revit 2017. In addition, the chapters in this book are punctuated with tips and notes to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling the readers to create their own innovative projects. Salient Features Covers advanced functions such as worksharing, families, and system creations Covers topics such as how to create a building envelope, spaces and zones, HVAC system, electrical system, fire fighting system, and plumbing system Provides step-by-step explanation that guides the users through the learning process Effectively communicates the utility of Revit MEP 2017 Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2017 for MEP Chapter 2: Getting Started with an MEP Project Chapter 3: Creating Building Envelopes Chapter 4: Creating Spaces and Zones, and Performing Load Analysis Chapter 5: Creating an HVAC System Chapter 6: Creating an Electrical System Chapter 7: Creating Plumbing Systems Chapter 8: Creating Fire Protection Systems Chapter 9: Creating Construction Documents Chapter 10: Creating Families and Worksharing Index