Adding Braces

00:02

NARRATOR: Co-authoring a structural model in Revit,

00:05

creating the superstructure.

00:08

In this adding braces video, we're

00:10

going to present a workflow to demonstrate

00:13

how to add diagonal braces to the structural frame.

00:17

During this topic, we shall set up a framing elevation.

00:23

Add some bracing to the frame and review the progress

00:27

of the analytical model.

00:32

We are in structural model of the Medical Center data

00:35

set working on the second floor.

00:39

The easiest way to place braces is through a framing elevation

00:43

view.

00:44

To set one up, simply select framing elevation

00:48

on the elevation on the view ribbon.

00:53

Hover over one of the grid lines and track

00:56

the cursor either side of the grid line

00:59

to set the view direction.

01:01

And picked the grid line to generate the required framing

01:04

section.

01:07

Double click on the elevation tag

01:09

to open up the framing elevation view.

01:13

First, we should reduce the size of the level of annotations

01:16

by changing the view scale to 1/4 inch to one foot.

01:23

Then expand the scope of the elevation

01:26

by dragging out the view drop box on either side of the grid

01:29

lines.

01:46

Then use visibility/graphics overrides

01:49

dialog to hide the architectural and MEP links in the view

01:54

so we only see the geometry in the structural model.

01:58

Of course, these settings could be

02:00

saved to a view template then apply to all future framing

02:04

elevation views.

02:07

With the view set up, we are now ready to add

02:10

the diagonal braces.

02:12

Adding the braces can be done in course detail

02:15

level with a structural members are displayed a single line

02:18

mode making them easier to snap to.

02:22

From the structural ribbon, select brace.

02:26

Select the appropriate member type

02:29

from the Properties palette.

02:31

In this case, we are selecting a simple round bar called RB1.

02:37

Then add each of the braces snapping to the geometry

02:41

of the steel columns.

02:55

Whilst the physical model has progressed,

02:57

we shall see from 3D analytical model view.

03:01

For the analytical model has been

03:03

updated to include all the new geometry.

03:08

In our next learning path, we should demonstrate the process

03:10

for modeling the building substructure

03:13

ready for analysis.

Video transcript

00:02

NARRATOR: Co-authoring a structural model in Revit,

00:05

creating the superstructure.

00:08

In this adding braces video, we're

00:10

going to present a workflow to demonstrate

00:13

how to add diagonal braces to the structural frame.

00:17

During this topic, we shall set up a framing elevation.

00:23

Add some bracing to the frame and review the progress

00:27

of the analytical model.

00:32

We are in structural model of the Medical Center data

00:35

set working on the second floor.

00:39

The easiest way to place braces is through a framing elevation

00:43

view.

00:44

To set one up, simply select framing elevation

00:48

on the elevation on the view ribbon.

00:53

Hover over one of the grid lines and track

00:56

the cursor either side of the grid line

00:59

to set the view direction.

01:01

And picked the grid line to generate the required framing

01:04

section.

01:07

Double click on the elevation tag

01:09

to open up the framing elevation view.

01:13

First, we should reduce the size of the level of annotations

01:16

by changing the view scale to 1/4 inch to one foot.

01:23

Then expand the scope of the elevation

01:26

by dragging out the view drop box on either side of the grid

01:29

lines.

01:46

Then use visibility/graphics overrides

01:49

dialog to hide the architectural and MEP links in the view

01:54

so we only see the geometry in the structural model.

01:58

Of course, these settings could be

02:00

saved to a view template then apply to all future framing

02:04

elevation views.

02:07

With the view set up, we are now ready to add

02:10

the diagonal braces.

02:12

Adding the braces can be done in course detail

02:15

level with a structural members are displayed a single line

02:18

mode making them easier to snap to.

02:22

From the structural ribbon, select brace.

02:26

Select the appropriate member type

02:29

from the Properties palette.

02:31

In this case, we are selecting a simple round bar called RB1.

02:37

Then add each of the braces snapping to the geometry

02:41

of the steel columns.

02:55

Whilst the physical model has progressed,

02:57

we shall see from 3D analytical model view.

03:01

For the analytical model has been

03:03

updated to include all the new geometry.

03:08

In our next learning path, we should demonstrate the process

03:10

for modeling the building substructure

03:13

ready for analysis.

Try it: Add Braces

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