Revit Structure Sloped Roof Framing

This video demonstrates the following.

Revit structure sloped roof framing.

If this model is intended to be a true representation of how the building is to be constructed then it is important for the sloped roof to be modeled as sloped not flat. Create a roof deck using the slab command. I have not been able to figure out how to show framing for a sloped roof. From the architecture or structure tab work plane panel click ref plane and create a reference plane at the desired angle.

Revit roof slope can seem complicated at first glance but by learning a few critical features you can create any roof shape you desire. In our march 2012 seu bim forum session betsy werra went through a demonstration of how to create sloped framing in a revit structure model. I am using revit building version 2005 not 2008. Change the slope angle of the roof.

The structural member will be attached to that element. Whenever the floor roof changes elevation or the slope all the steel framing follows the element. Give the reference plane a name. Define a sloped edge to a sketch line.

I will set the work plane to the bottom or the roof or floor that is sloped. This video is for understanding the basics of how to use revit to create s. This video was recorded using revit 2012. One for modeling the other for printing and set the work plane to that new level.

Use a slope arrow to define the slope. Eric wing dives into flat roofs first showing how to pitch insulation to roof drains add crickets and warp roofs to fit sloped framing. Open an elevation or section view. Revit structure placing beams on a sloped plane.

When using a newer software release you may notice. Kellytib 09 02 2014 at 08 29 am. I have made the roof surface that fits the selected slope 1 5 in 12. This course covers the topic of adding roofs roof framing and detailing with revit.

Once you have the deck outline draw a slope arrow place the tail on the known joist bearing elevation. Sloped edges on a roof sketch line create a sloped roof. How to create a simple pitched timber frame roof structure for a 4 sided building. Whether you want a double gable roof with 6 pyramid shaped dormers or a simple gambrel roof the basics remain the same.

From flat roofs to fun free form roofs and everything in between hip gable mansard dutch hip combination and gambrel. Go to your sketch plan for framing you do have two framing plans right. I have looked in the help file for anything related to making the steel frame slope from the higher elevation girder to the lower level girder. You want to create a sloped structural beam in revit 1.

Use sloped edges or a slope arrow on a roof to create sloped roof elements.