How to Create Spiral Ramps Using Revit Spiral Components
Today, we will explore a more advanced method for modeling spiral ramps in Revit. These irregular components often appear in projects, but the default drawing tools for basic components in Revit do not allow direct creation of such shapes.
1. Creating a Built-In Model:
Start by locating the component in the ribbon under Built-In Model.
Select the floor slab category (or the desired category to represent the ramp; this choice primarily affects classification).
Then, assign a name to the component.
2. Creating the Layout Fusion:
Use the Layout Fusion function to shape the spiral ramp.
Begin by selecting Draw Path.
Choose Circle – Endpoint Arc and draw a 1/4 arc with an inner diameter of 8 meters.
Next, sequentially draw the contours for two floor sections. Make sure these contours are placed at different elevations to achieve the desired arc-shaped effect.
Open the contour in the appropriate view and use the rectangle drawing tool.
Using the same approach, create the second contour on the west side view, ensuring it is positioned at level 2.
Once you complete this, the spiral ramp will be successfully created.
3. Array Replication:
After creating the ramp, note that you cannot directly move or copy it to other elevations due to constraints on the layout fusion’s elevation.
However, you can duplicate it using the Array function.
Select the base location for copying and specify the number of copies needed.
Related Skills:
How to Draw Circular Ramps in Revit (Part 1)
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