Beam Tips - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

Structural usage can be changed before or after the beam is placed. Use the Object Styles dialog to change
the structural usage. For more information, see
can be included in a structural framing schedule, allowing quantity calculation of girders, joists, purlins,
and horizontal bracing. For more information, see
Structural usage values for beams
Beams can be attached to any other structural element, including structural walls. For more information,
see Structural Walls
The default Structural Usage setting can be changed using the element properties dialog. The following table
lists the default automatic Structural Usage setting for beams, based on which elements are being connected:
-
Wall
Column
Brace
Horizontal
Brace
Girder
Joist
Purlin
Other
For the properties of Beams, see

Beam Tips

If a beam end resides on a structural wall, the Beam End Pocket Seat parameter is displayed in the Element
Properties dialog. Select this check box when the beam is bearing supported by the wall. Then the beam
graphics extend to the centerline of the bearing wall.
When you place a beam, a beam name tag appears by default with the beam. Also, you can load another
tag that displays beam name, camber, and number of studs. You must specify the values for Beam Camber
and Number of Studs parameters that display in a tagged beam. For information about loading a family,
see Loading Families
on page 839.
C B
G O
G O
O
Beam Properties
on page 352.
Object Styles on page 484. THe structural usage parameter
Specifying Schedule Properties
HB G
HB G
HB G
O O
HB HB
J
on page 802.
on page 128.
J P
J P
J P
O O
HB HB
J P
P P
P
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O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O