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\ud83c\udfaf About the Training Program<\/b><\/h3>\n

This course is an advanced program aimed at qualifying engineers to use the latest engineering design tools by integrating the 2D drafting capabilities of AutoCAD<\/b> with the 3D modeling power of Building Information Modeling (BIM)<\/b> methodology using Autodesk Revit<\/b>. The course focuses on developing structural design skills and professional shop drawing preparation to meet the demands of the modern labor market.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfaf Course Objectives<\/b><\/h3>\n

By the end of the program, trainees will be able to:<\/p>\n

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    Understand the fundamental principles of structural design and engineering drawing preparation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Master drafting tools and structural detailing professionally in AutoCAD.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Create 3D structural models using Revit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Prepare professional Shop Drawings and detailed reinforcements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Apply BIM concepts to structural projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Achieve seamless integration between AutoCAD and Revit in a single workflow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Improve coordination skills between different engineering disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83e\udde9 Training Content<\/b><\/h3>\n

    \ud83d\udd39 I. Introduction to Structural Design<\/b><\/h4>\n
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      Introduction to structural design basics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The role of structural drawings in project execution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\udd39 II. Design Using AutoCAD<\/b><\/h4>\n
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        Overview of the software interface and essential drawing tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Creating 2D engineering drawings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Drafting structural details (Columns \u2013 Beams \u2013 Foundations).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Using Layers and file organization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Setting up Dimensions and Annotations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Advanced techniques in shop drawing preparation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83d\udd39 III. Design Using Revit (Structural)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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          Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Setting up an integrated structural project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Creating structural elements:<\/p>\n

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            Columns<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Beams<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Slabs<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Foundations<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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            Generating Sections and Details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Preparing Shop Drawings (Sheets & Documentation).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \ud83d\udd39 IV. Integration Between AutoCAD & Revit<\/b><\/h4>\n
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              Importing AutoCAD files into Revit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Converting 2D drawings into BIM models.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Managing and updating data between both platforms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Exporting drawings from Revit back to AutoCAD.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \ud83d\udd39 V. Practical Applications (Case Studies)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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                Step-by-step execution of a complete structural project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Hands-on application for preparing shop drawings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Reviewing common errors and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Simulating a real-world engineering office environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                \ud83c\udf93 Target Audience<\/b><\/h3>\n
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                  Structural and Architectural Design Engineers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Engineering students (Civil \/ Architecture).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Site Engineers and Technical Office Engineers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Technicians working in the field of engineering design.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Anyone seeking to enhance their design skills using AutoCAD and Revit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  \ud83d\udca1 Course Features<\/b><\/h3>\n
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                    Practical content based on real-world projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Training on software standard to the current job market.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Integration of traditional drafting and BIM.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Preparing trainees for immediate entry into the workforce.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    \ud83d\ude80 Course Outcomes<\/b><\/h3>\n

                    Upon completion of the course, the trainee will be able to:<\/p>\n

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                      Prepare professional structural drawings using AutoCAD.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Create a comprehensive structural model using Revit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Extract high-accuracy shop drawings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Work effectively within an engineering team using BIM techniques.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":671,"featured_media":24447,"template":"","course_category":[41],"class_list":["post-24452","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","course_category-civil-engineering","infinite-scroll-item","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/24452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/courses"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/671"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/24452\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34556,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/24452\/revisions\/34556"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"course_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/course_category?post=24452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}