🎯 General Program Objective
This level aims to provide trainees with the essential foundations for understanding the Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology and its practical application using Autodesk Revit for structural engineering. The course covers everything from project initialization to creating models, schedules, and basic drawings ready for a professional work environment.
⏳ Program Duration
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5 Training Days
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4 Hours daily
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Total: 20 Training Hours
📚 Training Program Content
🔹 1. BIM INTRODUCTION
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Introduction to the BIM concept and its importance in modern projects.
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The difference between BIM and CAD.
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BIM Dimensions (3D – 4D – 5D).
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The role of BIM in the global labor market.
🔹 2. USER INTERFACE & NAVIGATION
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Introduction to the Autodesk Revit interface.
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Managing palettes (Project Browser – Properties).
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Navigation tools within the project environment.
🔹 3. ESTABLISHING A PROJECT
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Setting up Grids and Levels.
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Preparing the structural workspace.
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Defining Project Units.
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Using Reference Planes.
🔹 4. STRUCTURAL MODELING
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Modeling all structural elements:
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Foundations (Isolated / Combined / Raft).
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Columns.
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Beams.
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Slabs (Flat / Hollow Core / Solid Slabs).
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Concrete Walls.
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Stairs.
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🔹 5. AUTOCAD TO REVIT WORKFLOW
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Importing AutoCAD files.
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Cleaning and linking DWG files.
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Using CAD as an Underlay for modeling.
🔹 6. ANNOTATION & DOCUMENTATION
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Dimensions.
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Text and notes.
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Tags for structural elements.
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Preparing Sections and Elevations.
🔹 7. VISIBILITY & GRAPHICS
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Controlling element visibility (Hide/Show).
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View Templates.
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Graphic Overrides.
🔹 8. SCHEDULES & QUANTITIES
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Creating Quantity Takeoff schedules.
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Column and Beam schedules.
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Extracting project data.
🔹 9. ANALYTICAL MODEL
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Creating the Analytical Model.
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Exporting to structural analysis software, such as:
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Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis.
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ETABS.
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🎓 Course Outcomes
By the end of this level, the trainee will be able to:
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Create a complete structural model using Revit.
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Prepare essential engineering drawings.
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Extract preliminary quantity schedules.
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Understand the professional workflow within BIM projects.
