Benefits and processes of using AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2012

This white paper covers the benefits and processes of using AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2012 to produce steel and reinforced concrete details; and then linking these details into a Revit Structure model to help deliver a fully detailed Structural BIM model with all the required associated documentation such as schedules and bills of materials.

Laser Scanning Infrastructure Assets: New Capacities, New Opportunities

In the final installment of the LIDAR scanning whitepaper series, four LIDAR capturing techniques are examined, the data collected by laser scanning, and the return on investment this technology can offer. For prospects and customers involved in project work for infrastructure industries -- such as transportation, land development, or utilities -- that make use of accurate representations this asset will help further explore LIDAR Scanning and the value it can deliver.

LIDAR Scanning: Definitely Worth the Trouble

In LIDAR Scanning: Definitely Worth the Trouble, the first in a two-part series of whitepapers focused on LIDAR scanning, information on how standards and specifications can help organizations use 3D laser scanning more efficiently and profitably is detailed. This is a valuable asset for your customers interested in learning more about the promise of LIDAR scanning.

MEP Solutions

Building services design appears to present more choices in software selection for BIM processes than other disciplines; this document summarises the needs and potential solutions.

Improving Revit Data Quality Through Model Reviews

Monitoring and reviewing design data files is essential to ensure best practice is being followed from the start to the end of a project. Including this in the process can improve quality, enhance productivity and reduce risk.

From Building Information Management to Facilities Management

A look at the benefits to be found by fostering the links between Building Information Modelling (used by the construction industry) and Computer Aided Facilities Management (used by property owners and operators).

Making Construction Products Suitable for Building Information Modelling

Architects and engineers are designing buildings using new processes – Building Information Modelling – and this is placing new demands on the manufacturers of construction products. This article looks at the challenges, the opportunities and the processes involved.

Visualising BIM with Autodesk 3ds Max Design

Higher quality and more lifelike visualisation can show off your designs to better effect and win that project; with some simple tips and use of the right tools it’s even easier than you might think.

Easier mental ray Rendering for Design Workflows

This white paper is intended for users of Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design* software (version 2010 or higher). The objective is to demystify mental ray® renderer rendering and present it in a simple way. The paper reviews common scenarios that architects, designers or engineers face when rendering with mental ray. It is targeted at users who have a good understanding of the 3ds Max Design interface and basic notions of rendering and photorealistic rendering workflows.

Transitioning to BIM – A Guide for MEP Firms

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent model–based process that provides insight for creating and managing building and infrastructure projects faster, more economically, and with less environmental impact. As BIM continues to gain momentum in the AEC industry, more and more owners, architects, and even contractors are demanding the use of BIM to support building design, construction, and lifecycle management.

Introduction to AutoCAD Utility Design 2012

AutoCAD Utility Design 2012 model-based design software helps deliver Building Information Modeling (BIM) for electrical distribution that combines the power of design and documentation with standards-driven workflows and analysis.

Using Revit Server with Autodesk Vault Collaboration AEC

Autodesk Revit Server and Autodesk Vault Collaboration AEC are two separate software products that offer very different capabilities. Revit Server software supports collaboration on Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects across a wide-area network (WAN). Vault Collaboration AEC software helps building professionals manage all of their project data. When deployed together, the functionality of each application enhances the other and provides integrated workflows for your building projects.

Autodesk BIM 360 Collaboration & Data Management for AEC

Realizing the Benefits of BIM

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent model–based design process that adds value across the entire lifecycle of building and infrastructure projects. This white paper summarizes the benefits of BIM and provides an overview of the steps your firm can take to help reap the full benefits of a BIM implementation.

Streamlining Energy Analysis of Existing Buildings with Rapid Energy Modeling

Improved building performance is critical for decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy costs. However, identifying potential candidates for energy efficiency retrofits poses significant challenges. Building professionals, developers, owners, facility managers, insurers, financiers, and regulators are all struggling to get the information they need to support their building decisions.

Data Exchange Standards in the AEC Industry

As a world leader in 3D design and engineering software, Autodesk works to support commonly used data exchange mechanisms within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

Using the Revit Extensions for Steel Framed Floor Design and Analysis

Many structural engineering firms have adopted Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2011 software to help improve the productivity and efficiency of their practices. Using Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2011, engineers can create a single building information model (BIM) that can be used for many purposes, including construction documentation, detailing, and coordination with other disciplines.

Model Documentation Made Easy with AutoCAD

Computer-aided design (CAD) has moved far beyond the digitizing of paper-based design processes. Advances in modeling and design software have led both designers and manufacturers to expect intelligent, reactive drawing environments.

Conceptual Design Made Easy with AutoCAD

Now more than ever, good design can mean the difference between success and failure. Owners expect interesting, often organically shaped architectural designs for their new buildings and campuses. Consumers expect ever-higher levels of innovation—both technological and aesthetic—in their manufactured products.

Streamlining Energy Analysis of Existing Buildings with Rapid Energy Modeling

This paper outlines rapid energy modeling workflows using Autodesk solutions and documents results from real-world validation.

An Engineer’s Guide to Capturing Energy Retrofit Opportunities

Experts agree that buildings are the biggest source of emissions and energy consumption in the United States and around the globe. As such, retrofitting existing buildings can lead to a significant reduction in building energy consumption. This white paper explores how mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), and structural engineering firms can realize the environmental and economic benefits of these building retrofit opportunities.

Using the Revit Extensions for Steel Framed Floor Design and Analysis

Many structural engineering firms have adopted Autodesk Revit Structure 2011 software to help
improve the productivity and efficiency of their practices. Using Autodesk Revit Structure 2011, engineers can create a single building information model (BIM) that can be used for many purposes, including construction documentation, detailing, and coordination with other disciplines.

AutoCAD and Windows 7

Autodesk, Inc. works closely with Microsoft Corporation to help ensure that Autodesk applications provide the functionality you may require, regardless of the operating system. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of AutoCAD 2011 software and AutoCAD LT 2011 software are supported on all available Microsoft operating systems, including Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 are specifically optimized for Windows 7, leveraging new Live Taskbar Preview functionality.

Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping for Manufacturing Program

“A Review of Autodesk’s Digital Manufacturing Program”

Using the Autodesk Civil Visualization Extension for 3ds Max Design and AutoCAD Civil 3D

This document outlines suggested best practices for producing visualizations of civil engineering projects created in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 or 2010 software, using either Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011 or 2010 software with the Autodesk Civil Visualization Extension.

Conceptual Design Modelling in Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010

In building design, visualizing a form in the earliest stages enhances a designer’s ability to communicate ideas; and the ability to analyze and evaluate these forms yields an advantage in predicting and optimizing the real-world performance of the built project. These attributes form a core value of the building information modelling (BIM) process, for which Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software is purpose-built to support.

Sustainable Design Analysis and Building Information Modelling

The white paper explores how Autodesk Ecotect Analysis software helps architects and other users analyze the performance of their conceptual building designs.

Road Design Basics with AutoCAD Civil & Civil 3D

The goal of this document is to outline the fundamentals of road design through corridors while focusing on the behaviour and function of assemblies and subassemblies. This paper explores the definitions and terminologies behind points, links and shapes— essential components for corridor modelling—and also addresses how subassemblies have the capability to respond to super elevation parameters when modelling complex transportation projects.

Modeling a Box Girder Bridge using Revit Structure 2009 software

The white paper explores how Revit Structure 2009 software can be used to model a box girder bridge — walking the reader through a suggested modeling methodology.

Modeling a Precast Girder Bridge using Revit Structure 2009

This white paper explores how Revit Structure can be used to model a precast girder bridge—walking the reader through a suggested modeling methodology.

Revit MEP: BIM for MEP Engineering

Revit MEP is the purpose-built building information modeling (BIM) software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering. This white paper explores how key concepts of BIM improve MEP design processes, both building mechanical and electrical, and how those processes are further enhanced when combined with Revit-based architectural and/or structural workflows.

Coordination between Revit Structure and Revit Architecture

Structural engineers who use revit Structure software can better coordinate their work with architects using Revit Architecture software. This paper examines how building information is shared between Revit Structure and Revit Architecture users.

Maintaining BIM Integrity in the Structural Engineering Office

A key benefits of building information modeling (BIM) is the ability to share digital model data amongst the design team. This paper examines the role of the structural engineer in the BIM process and explains how the integrity of the building model is maintained during the structural engineering process.

Multi-user Collaboration with Revit Structure Worksharing

Revit Structure Worksharing distributes the power of the Revit parametric building modeling environment across a project team, offering a range of collaboration modes - allowing teams to choose the best way to interact based on their workflow and project requirements. This white paper describes the capabilities of Revit worksets, offering techniques for firms to help ensure successful worksharing on Revit Structure building information models.

Revit Structure and BIM

Revit Structure extends building information modeling (BIM) into structural design. This paper examines the value of structural engineering workflows supported by building information modeling.

Revit Structure Interoperability with AutoCAD

Revit Structure software is a building information modeling application for structural design, analysis and documentation. Many structural engineering firms are familiar with AutoCAD software and use it today for their work.
This white paper introduces Revit Structure to those structural engineers and drafters who use AutoCAD - highlighting some of the main concepts in Revit Structure, comparing and contrasting them to familiar AutoCAD concepts, and explaining how Revit Structure and AutoCAD can be used together.