BIM Q&A | Why Can’t Beams Be Placed Close to Columns in Revit?

BIM Q&A | Why Can’t Beams Be Placed Close to Columns in Revit?

The reason depends on the specific engineering context. For instance, when using Revit for modeling, columns that are frame columns typically extend continuously from the foundation to the roof. In this case, the beam is considered a shear beam for the column, and the connection between the beam and column is usually a hinged joint.

On the other hand, if the column is a non-frame column—such as a structural column supported by a frame beam—then it functions as a beam shear column. This difference in structural behavior affects how close beams can be placed near columns in Revit.

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