Creating A Structural Beam System - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

5 Move your cursor to the structural members where you would like to add the beam system and click
to add it.
One-click beam system creation
NOTE The beam system will align its direction based up the structural member you click nearest.
In the example shown above, you should not
Add a beam system that spans multiple quadrants. The intersecting beams would not cut the beam
system, therefore, any intersections between girders and joists in such a beam system would not display.
Copy and paste the beam system from quadrant to quadrant if their area, shape, and number of supports
differ significantly.
For information about Beam System Properties, see

Creating a Structural Beam System

You can create a structural beam system either by picking the structural supporting elements, such as beams
and structural walls, or by sketching the border, using the drawing tools available on the Options Bar. After
specifying the beam system boundaries, you can specify the beam direction and beam system properties,
such as spacing, justification, and beam type. For more information, see
Patterns on page 817.
To create a structural beam system
1 Click Modelling menu
Beam System.
2 On the Options Bar, click Sketch.
3 Define the beam system boundary. For more information, see
Beam System
4 Specify beam direction. For more information, see
816.
5 Specify beam system properties. For more information, see
825.
6 Click Finish Sketch.
Structural
on page 810.
Beam System Type Properties
Beam System, or on the Structural tab of the Design Bar, click
Defining the Boundary of a Structural
Specifying Beam Direction in a Beam System
Modifying Beam System Properties
Creating a Structural Beam System | 809
on page 825.
Beam System Layout Rules and
on page
on page