Processing Steel Structure Node Connections in Revit
Typically, steel structure nodes created in Revit software appear unattractive and cumbersome. To address this, Autodesk has released a plugin called Structural Connections for Revit. This tool primarily assists in designing steel structure component connection nodes. The resulting designs serve as valuable references for detailing teams and steel fabrication units, facilitating more efficient and comprehensive design workflows.
The plugin for Revit 2018 categorizes connection types into several main groups: All Connections, Beam End to End, Column Beam, General Braces, Plates at Beams, Tube Connections, and more. It offers over 130 different node connection styles, covering nearly all common steel structure connection scenarios. Below is a brief overview of how to use it.
1. First, create a few steel beams. Then, click the connection dropdown inside the Structure tab, add the desired connection type, and click “Confirm,” as shown below.
2. Next, click “Connect” and select the connection nodes you want to apply, as illustrated.
3. Finally, select the beams that need to be connected and click the connection option again to complete the process, as demonstrated.
Note that the Structural Connections for Revit plugin supports only Revit 2017 and later versions.
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