BCLP-091- Revit Essentials -Floors

Floors

·???????? Floors are essential elements in architectural design, providing horizontal surfaces for building occupants.

·???????? They are created by defining their boundaries, typically in plan views, either by selecting existing walls or by sketching profiles using drawing tools.

·???????? Floors can have various attributes, including slope, slab edges, and multiple layers, making them versatile for different design requirements.

Create a Floor:

·???????? Floor Creation:

o?? Access the Floor tool from either the Architecture tab (Build panel) or the Structure tab (Structure panel).

·???????? Define Boundaries:

o?? Choose one of the following methods to define the floor boundaries:

·???????? Pick Walls:

o?? Select existing walls to define the perimeter of the floor.

·???????? Sketch Boundaries:

o?? Use drawing tools to sketch the profile of the floor directly.

·???????? Auto Floor:

o?? Automatically generate floor boundaries within enclosed wall loops.

·???????? Offset Adjustment:

o?? Optionally, specify an offset for the floor edges, which determines their distance from the wall surfaces.

·???????? Completion:

o?? Once the boundaries are defined, finalize the floor creation process by clicking "Finish Edit Mode."

Create a Sloped Floor:

·???????? Sloped floors can be created to accommodate terrain variations, architectural aesthetics, or functional requirements.

·???????? There are several methods to create sloped floors:

·???????? Slope Arrow:

o?? Draw a slope arrow while sketching or editing the floor boundary to indicate the desired slope direction and angle.

·???????? Offset Properties:

o?? Specify values for the Offset from Base property for parallel floor sketch lines to create sloped floors.

·???????? Slope Properties:

o?? Define slope parameters, such as Defines Slope and Slope properties, for individual floor sketch lines to achieve sloped floor profiles.

Edit a Floor Sketch:

·???????? After creating a floor, its profile can be modified to adjust its boundaries as needed. This allows for flexibility in refining the floor layout to align with design revisions or project requirements.

Add a Floor Slab Edge:

·???????? Slab edges can be added to floors to enhance their visual appearance and structural detailing. Horizontal edges of floors are selected, and slab edges can be placed in both 2D and 3D views for precise positioning.

Resize or Flip a Floor Slab Edge:

·???????? Once a slab edge is added to a floor, its size or orientation can be adjusted to achieve the desired design outcome. Slabs can be resized using drag controls, and their orientation can be flipped horizontally or vertically for symmetry or alignment purposes.

Add or Remove Segments of a Floor Slab Edge:

·???????? Modifying the shape or length of slab edges is possible by adding or removing segments. This allows for detailed customization of slab edge profiles to match architectural intent or structural requirements.

Move a Floor Slab Edge:

·???????? Horizontal and vertical offsets of slab edges can be modified either through their properties or by graphically moving them. Horizontal movements affect all segments symmetrically, while vertical adjustments apply uniformly to all segments.

Floor Slab Edge Instance Properties:

·???????? Instance properties of floor slab edges, including angle and offsets, can be modified to fine-tune their appearance and alignment within the floor assembly.

Floor Slab Edge Instance Properties:

Constraints:

·???????? Vertical Profile Offset:

o?? Adjusts the vertical position of the slab edge relative to the edge it's created on.

·???????? Horizontal Profile Offset:

Shifts the slab edge horizontally from the edge it's created on.

Dimensions:

·???????? Length:

o?? Displays the actual length of the slab edge.

·???????? Volume (Slab edges only):

o?? Indicates the volume of the slab edge component.

Identity Data:

·???????? Comments:

o?? Allows adding general comments related to the slab edge.

·???????? Mark:

o?? A user-defined label or identifier for the slab edge, ensuring uniqueness within the project.

Phasing:

·???????? Phase Created:

o?? Shows the phase when the slab edge was created.

·???????? Phase Demolished:

o?? Indicates the phase when the slab edge was demolished.

Profile:

·???????? Angle:

o?? Rotates the slab edge to a specified angle.

Floor Slab Edge Type Properties:

Construction:

·???????? Profile:

o?? Specifies the shape of the slab edge from predefined profiles or custom profiles created using templates.

Materials and Finishes:

·???????? Material:

o?? Determines the appearance of the slab edge in various views.

Identity Data:

·???????? Keynote:

o?? Allows adding or editing the keynote for the slab edge.

·???????? Model:

o?? Represents the manufacturer internal number.

·???????? Manufacturer:

o?? Specifies the manufacturer of the slab edge.

·???????? Type Comments:

o?? Provides additional comments about the slab edge type.

·???????? URL:

o?? Links to a web page containing type-specific information.

·???????? Description:

o?? Offers a description of the slab edge.

·???????? Assembly Description:

o?? Describes the assembly based on the selected assembly code.

·???????? Assembly Code:

o?? Uniformat assembly code chosen from a hierarchical list.

·???????? Type Mark:

o?? A unique identifier for the specific slab edge type.

·???????? Cost:

o?? Indicates the pricing of the slab edge.

Floor Instance Properties:

Constraints:

·???????? Level:

o?? Specifies the level to which the floor is constrained.

·???????? Height Offset from Level:

o?? Determines the elevation of the top of the floor relative to the level.

·???????? Room Bounding:

o?? Indicates whether the floor is a room-bounding element.

Structural:

·???????? Structural:

o?? Denotes whether the floor has an analytical model or is structural.

·???????? Estimated Reinforcement Volume:

o?? Displays the estimated reinforcement volume for the element.

Structural Floor Shape Edit:

·???????? Curved Edge Condition:

o?? Specifies how the structural floor surface conforms to or projects from curves.

Dimensions:

·???????? Slope Angle:

o?? Changes the slope angle without editing the sketch.

·???????? Perimeter:

o?? Provides the perimeter of the floor.

·???????? Area:

o?? Displays the area of the floor.

·???????? Volume:

o?? Indicates the volume of the floor.

·???????? Elevation at Top:

o?? Shows the elevation used for tagging the top of the floor.

·???????? Elevation at Bottom:

o?? Displays the elevation used for tagging the bottom of the floor.

·???????? Thickness:

o?? Indicates the thickness of the floor.

Identity Data:

·???????? Comments:

o?? Allows adding specific comments related to the floor.

·???????? Mark:

o?? A user-defined label or identifier for the floor.

·???????? Design Option:

o?? Indicates the design option in which the element exists.

Phasing:

·???????? Phase Created:

o?? Displays the phase when the floor was created.

·???????? Phase Demolished:

o?? Shows the phase when the floor was demolished.

Structural Analysis:

·???????? Structural Usage:

o?? Specifies the structural usage of the floor.

Analytical Model:

·???????? Vertical Projection:

o?? Determines the plane of the floor used for analysis and design.

Floor Type Properties:

Construction:

·???????? Structure:

o?? Specifies the composition of a compound floor.

·???????? Default Thickness:

o?? Indicates the default thickness of the floor type.

Function:

·???????? Function:

o?? Denotes whether the floor is interior or exterior.

·???????? Additional Top/Exterior Offset:

o?? Specifies an additional offset from the top/exterior rebar cover.

·???????? Additional Bottom/Interior Offset:

o?? Specifies an additional offset from the bottom/interior rebar cover.

·???????? Additional Offset:

o?? Specifies an additional offset from the rebar cover.

Graphics:

·???????? Coarse Scale Fill Pattern:

o?? Specifies a fill pattern for the floor in a coarse-scale view.

·???????? Coarse Scale Fill Color:

o?? Applies a color to the fill pattern for the floor in a coarse-scale view.

Materials and Finishes:

·???????? Structural Material:

o?? Specifies a material for the structure of the element.

Identity Data:

·???????? Keynote:

o?? Allows adding or editing the floor keynote.

·???????? Model:

o?? Represents the model type of the floor.

·???????? Manufacturer:

o?? Specifies the manufacturer of the flooring material.

·???????? Type Comments:

o?? Provides additional comments about the floor type.

·???????? URL:

o?? Links to a web page containing type-specific information.

·???????? Description:

o?? Offers a description of the floor.

·???????? Assembly Description:

o?? Describes the assembly based on the selected assembly code.

·???????? Assembly Code:

o?? Uniformat assembly code chosen from a hierarchical list.

·???????? Type Mark:

o?? A unique identifier for the specific floor type.

·???????? Cost:

o?? Indicates the pricing of the floor.

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