The Workshop on BIM using Revit Structure started with the welcome address and introduction of the resource person by Dr. V. Vandhana Devi, Head of the Department and continued with explanation of basic tools, menus and options in the Structure section of Revit software by Trainer Mr. Vinay, KKM Soft, Chennai.
About 23 participants attended the workshop. We had participants from industry and other educational institutions.
The session continued with an interactive hands-on session of Revit Structure software viz., preparation of templates, formation of grid to locate the footings, centerline for placing the beams, fixing the columns at required position, fixing the slabs and structural wall panels. Transformation and translational repeat of elements/objects in Cartesian or polar coordinates, mirroring objects and cloning properties for similar elements required were also discussed and trained. Importing templates and pre-designed objects, Exporting fabricated objects to other files, rendering and report preparation of schedule of materials were also the part of the hands on training during the workshop. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the coordinator and distribution of certificates to the participants by the Head of the Department.