BIM Software Tips: How to Place Regional Reinforcement in Revit
Start by using standard drawing tools to define the boundaries of the steel mesh coverage area.
Go to the Structure tab and find the Reinforcement panel to select the structural steel mesh area tool.
Choose the floor slabs, walls, or foundation slabs where you want to place the steel mesh areas.
Next, click on the Modify | Create Reinforcement Mesh Boundary tab, then use the Draw panel to create a boundary line.
Draw a closed loop to define the steel mesh area.
Note: The parallel line symbol indicates the edge of the main reinforcement direction within the steel mesh area. While in sketch mode, you can adjust the main reinforcement direction. This direction is critical because it determines how the steel mesh rotates. The main steel bars run parallel to this direction. Each steel mesh area is enclosed by a rectangular dashed line with edge controls.
Select these controls to define the start and end edges of the steel mesh layout.
Using the edge controls, you can set the alignment and overlap values for the steel mesh. Be sure to select at least two adjacent controls to configure the steel mesh layout correctly. The steel mesh will automatically adjust to fit within the boundaries you’ve drawn and will be trimmed at any openings in the main structure.
Note: To modify the graphic parameters of the steel mesh, go to the View tab, open the Graphics panel (visibility graphics), and adjust the settings under Structural steel mesh area or Structural steel mesh.
Within the Steel mesh area Attributes options board, you can set the overlapping position in the section.
Click on the Modify | Create Steel Mesh Boundary tab and use the Mode panel to enter complete editing mode.
To automatically place symbols and markers on your completed sketch, go to the Steel mesh area Attributes options board, locate Identify data, and select Mark new components in the view. Then choose the appropriate view in the parameters.
[Revit] Place steel mesh symbols and markings separately for each steel mesh sheet.
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