1 00:00:00,400 --> 00:00:03,740 In this tutorial, we will reinforce a continuous concrete 2 00:00:03,740 --> 00:00:05,920 beam with BIMSpeed Beam Rebar. 3 00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:08,440 Start in a 3D view and make sure the 4 00:00:08,440 --> 00:00:10,180 beam and its supports are easy to see. 5 00:00:12,227 --> 00:00:15,647 On the BIMSpeed Structure tab, open the Beam Rebar 6 00:00:15,647 --> 00:00:17,307 menu and choose Beam Rebar. 7 00:00:17,647 --> 00:00:20,087 Select the concrete beam, then click Finish. 8 00:00:20,607 --> 00:00:23,747 Here, one continuous beam passes through several supports. 9 00:00:25,793 --> 00:00:28,473 Quick Beam Reinforcement sets the starting layout. 10 00:00:28,673 --> 00:00:31,253 Choose the quantity and diameter for the main top 11 00:00:31,253 --> 00:00:32,133 and bottom bars. 12 00:00:32,133 --> 00:00:35,733 An already detailed beam can retain saved span values, 13 00:00:36,013 --> 00:00:37,533 so check those in the detailed editor. 14 00:00:37,793 --> 00:00:40,173 Use the reinforcement specified for your project. 15 00:00:42,167 --> 00:00:46,287 Use these checkboxes when additional reinforcement layers are required. 16 00:00:46,607 --> 00:00:49,547 For this basic example, leave them unchecked. 17 00:00:50,027 --> 00:00:53,727 For stirrups, choose D8 and By Zones. 18 00:00:54,327 --> 00:00:56,147 A1 is the end spacing. 19 00:00:56,407 --> 00:00:58,327 A2 is the middle spacing. 20 00:00:58,747 --> 00:01:01,967 This example uses 100 and 200 millimeters. 21 00:01:04,027 --> 00:01:07,787 We will leave Create Drawing Sheet unchecked and focus 22 00:01:07,787 --> 00:01:09,067 on the reinforcement model. 23 00:01:09,527 --> 00:01:11,087 Click Edit Details. 24 00:01:11,087 --> 00:01:15,347 The editor separates geometry, main bars, 25 00:01:16,307 --> 00:01:18,607 additional bars, and stirrups. 26 00:01:19,327 --> 00:01:24,427 Open Geometry to check the detected width, height, span 27 00:01:24,427 --> 00:01:26,047 length, and supports. 28 00:01:28,093 --> 00:01:30,693 Click a span in the overview at the bottom 29 00:01:30,693 --> 00:01:31,553 to focus on it. 30 00:01:31,813 --> 00:01:35,373 The longitudinal preview now shows that span in detail. 31 00:01:35,893 --> 00:01:38,573 Use the section tabs on the right to inspect 32 00:01:38,573 --> 00:01:41,133 the reinforcement at different positions along the beam. 33 00:01:43,193 --> 00:01:46,353 Open Main Top Bar or Main Bot Bar to 34 00:01:46,353 --> 00:01:48,933 review the bar quantity and diameter for the active 35 00:01:48,933 --> 00:01:49,233 span. 36 00:01:49,853 --> 00:01:52,553 Use Apply to Span when you make a change. 37 00:01:53,133 --> 00:01:56,113 The additional bar pages are available when your layout 38 00:01:56,113 --> 00:01:58,393 needs extra top or bottom reinforcement. 39 00:02:00,460 --> 00:02:01,640 Open Stirrup. 40 00:02:01,960 --> 00:02:06,360 Check the diameter, offset from the support face, end 41 00:02:06,360 --> 00:02:08,320 spacing, and middle spacing. 42 00:02:08,860 --> 00:02:10,720 Review both end zone lengths. 43 00:02:11,300 --> 00:02:13,860 Apply to all spans is useful when the same 44 00:02:13,860 --> 00:02:15,700 arrangement is intended throughout the beam. 45 00:02:16,220 --> 00:02:19,420 The preview helps you check the distribution before creating 46 00:02:19,420 --> 00:02:19,720 the model. 47 00:02:21,593 --> 00:02:24,653 When the layout is ready, click Create Reinforcement. 48 00:02:24,993 --> 00:02:27,053 Allow Revit to finish creating the bars. 49 00:02:27,473 --> 00:02:29,633 This commits the reinforcement to the model. 50 00:02:29,833 --> 00:02:32,093 The editor preview alone does not create it. 51 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:37,420 Back in the 3D view, inspect the generated reinforcement. 52 00:02:37,800 --> 00:02:40,100 Use a close view to check the main bars 53 00:02:40,100 --> 00:02:41,600 and stirrup zones of the supports. 54 00:02:41,600 --> 00:02:44,880 Review any tool messages and check the result against 55 00:02:44,880 --> 00:02:46,660 your project's detailing requirements. 56 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:48,500 That is the basic workflow. 57 00:02:49,140 --> 00:02:53,200 Select, Configure, Preview, Create, and Inspect. 58 00:02:55,260 --> 00:02:58,400 For a continuous beam, select the complete run before 59 00:02:58,400 --> 00:02:59,820 editing existing reinforcement. 60 00:03:00,200 --> 00:03:03,320 In this example, select both wide beam hosts and 61 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:03,880 click Finish. 62 00:03:03,880 --> 00:03:06,600 The tool can reject a single host when its 63 00:03:06,600 --> 00:03:08,980 existing reinforcement belongs to a larger run. 64 00:03:09,260 --> 00:03:12,100 Return to selection and include every host in that 65 00:03:12,100 --> 00:03:12,340 run. 66 00:03:12,740 --> 00:03:16,240 This example uses a 1200 by 500 millimeter beam 67 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:16,600 section. 68 00:03:18,660 --> 00:03:21,100 Use the selector besides secondary beams. 69 00:03:21,480 --> 00:03:24,960 Check the highlighted crossing beam, remove unwanted pre -selected 70 00:03:24,960 --> 00:03:26,040 elements, and click Finish. 71 00:03:26,040 --> 00:03:28,920 A beam used as a support belongs in the 72 00:03:28,920 --> 00:03:30,180 separate support selector. 73 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:32,640 Do not classify the same crossing beam in both 74 00:03:32,640 --> 00:03:32,940 roles. 75 00:03:33,240 --> 00:03:35,420 In this build, the quick selection counter can remain 76 00:03:35,420 --> 00:03:35,840 at zero. 77 00:03:36,340 --> 00:03:39,180 Confirm the junction in the detailed reinforcement preview before 78 00:03:39,180 --> 00:03:39,600 continuing. 79 00:03:41,660 --> 00:03:44,280 Set six 18 millimeter main bars at the top 80 00:03:44,280 --> 00:03:45,340 and six at the bottom. 81 00:03:45,800 --> 00:03:47,440 Then open Edit Details. 82 00:03:48,060 --> 00:03:51,120 Review the values for every span, because saved span 83 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:52,900 settings can differ from the quick defaults. 84 00:03:52,900 --> 00:03:55,340 Check the numbered bar positions in the section. 85 00:03:55,600 --> 00:03:58,500 These positions are used when adding inner ties, so 86 00:03:58,500 --> 00:04:01,380 finish the longitudinal layout before assigning tie positions. 87 00:04:03,427 --> 00:04:05,927 Open Stirrup, then Secondary Beams. 88 00:04:06,187 --> 00:04:07,427 Enable Hanger Bars. 89 00:04:07,547 --> 00:04:11,447 This example uses 16 millimeter bars, quantity 2, and 90 00:04:11,447 --> 00:04:13,107 a 300 millimeter end extension. 91 00:04:13,867 --> 00:04:18,327 Enable the additional junction stirrups, 8 millimeter diameter, 5 92 00:04:18,327 --> 00:04:21,847 ties on each side, 50 millimeter spacing, and 50 93 00:04:21,847 --> 00:04:23,807 millimeters from the secondary beam face. 94 00:04:23,807 --> 00:04:27,087 Toggle the options to see their effect, then check 95 00:04:27,087 --> 00:04:29,067 the hanger and tie geometry at the junction. 96 00:04:31,127 --> 00:04:32,587 Open the additional tab. 97 00:04:32,967 --> 00:04:36,367 Choose a vertical tie, diameter 8, and position 2, 98 00:04:36,507 --> 00:04:37,467 then click Add. 99 00:04:38,047 --> 00:04:39,267 Repeat for position 5. 100 00:04:39,587 --> 00:04:42,847 For an inner closed tie, choose the closed shape, 101 00:04:43,107 --> 00:04:46,907 start position 3, and end position 4, then Add. 102 00:04:47,447 --> 00:04:50,727 Select the listed tie before using Modify or Remove. 103 00:04:50,727 --> 00:04:53,867 Position numbers refer to the current section layout. 104 00:04:54,187 --> 00:04:56,867 Recheck them whenever you change the number or arrangement 105 00:04:56,867 --> 00:04:57,987 of longitudinal bars. 106 00:05:00,060 --> 00:05:01,120 Open Shapes. 107 00:05:01,260 --> 00:05:04,560 The main and inner stirrups have separate shape choices. 108 00:05:04,900 --> 00:05:07,260 Compare the closed and U -shaped options in the 109 00:05:07,260 --> 00:05:07,560 preview. 110 00:05:08,020 --> 00:05:09,720 Select the required hook arrangement. 111 00:05:09,960 --> 00:05:12,800 This demonstration returns to the closed layout with the 112 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:14,640 135 degree hook option. 113 00:05:15,480 --> 00:05:17,860 Confirm the section at the support and in the 114 00:05:17,860 --> 00:05:19,480 span before creating reinforcement. 115 00:05:19,800 --> 00:05:22,740 A preview choice must match the detailing specified for 116 00:05:22,740 --> 00:05:23,220 your project. 117 00:05:25,260 --> 00:05:26,440 Return to distribution. 118 00:05:26,840 --> 00:05:30,060 Use 8 millimeter stirrups, 100 millimeters in the end 119 00:05:30,060 --> 00:05:32,040 zones, and 200 millimeters in the middle. 120 00:05:32,480 --> 00:05:35,030 Here, both end zones are set to 1600 millimeters. 121 00:05:35,890 --> 00:05:39,790 Apply to all copies the stirrup configuration, but preserves 122 00:05:39,790 --> 00:05:42,410 each target span's end zone lengths and its main 123 00:05:42,410 --> 00:05:43,510 stirrup's skip setting. 124 00:05:43,850 --> 00:05:46,570 Select the next span and check those values separately. 125 00:05:46,930 --> 00:05:50,330 Then create reinforcement and inspect the actual wide beam 126 00:05:50,330 --> 00:05:51,290 junction in Revit. 127 00:05:53,100 --> 00:05:56,540 For additional reinforcement, first enable the required layers in 128 00:05:56,540 --> 00:05:57,000 Quick Setting. 129 00:05:57,700 --> 00:06:00,760 Here, top additional layer 2 and bottom additional layer 130 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:03,440 2 are enabled with two 14mm bars. 131 00:06:04,100 --> 00:06:08,320 Open Edit Details, then Add Top Bar or Add 132 00:06:08,320 --> 00:06:08,840 Bot Bar. 133 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:12,100 Select the reinforcement row before changing its fields. 134 00:06:12,460 --> 00:06:14,740 A layer that was not enabled in Quick Setting 135 00:06:14,740 --> 00:06:17,100 may not be available in the detailed layer list. 136 00:06:19,160 --> 00:06:21,960 Select the top reinforcement row at the internal support. 137 00:06:21,960 --> 00:06:26,060 In this example, use layer T2, two 14mm bars, 138 00:06:26,100 --> 00:06:28,720 and a left and right ratio of 0 .25. 139 00:06:29,380 --> 00:06:33,520 The displayed extension is about 1551mm on each 140 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:34,480 side for this fixture. 141 00:06:34,920 --> 00:06:38,260 Check the support index, start in end types, calculated 142 00:06:38,260 --> 00:06:39,380 lengths, and the preview. 143 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:43,100 Add creates a row, Delete removes the selected row, 144 00:06:43,720 --> 00:06:45,800 Delete All clears the additional bar list. 145 00:06:47,860 --> 00:06:50,280 Select the B2 row in Add Bot Bar. 146 00:06:50,280 --> 00:06:54,260 This example uses two 14mm bars and end ratios 147 00:06:54,260 --> 00:06:55,540 of 0 .125. 148 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:59,060 The calculated bar length is about 4 ,600 and 149 00:06:59,060 --> 00:06:59,820 46mm. 150 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:03,660 Change the left ratio to 0 .15 and compare 151 00:07:03,660 --> 00:07:06,020 the preview, then restore 0 .125. 152 00:07:06,480 --> 00:07:08,740 Enter a complete valid decimal value. 153 00:07:08,980 --> 00:07:11,860 The recorded build can reject intermediate text while a 154 00:07:11,860 --> 00:07:12,840 decimal is being typed. 155 00:07:14,667 --> 00:07:16,847 Open Anti -Bulge Rebar. 156 00:07:17,167 --> 00:07:20,267 The beam is 800mm deep and the minimum eligible 157 00:07:20,267 --> 00:07:21,227 height is 700. 158 00:07:21,687 --> 00:07:25,967 Use 14mm sidebars, 8mm cross ties, spacing 159 00:07:25,967 --> 00:07:28,187 400, and anchorage 100mm. 160 00:07:28,747 --> 00:07:31,447 Compare one row with two rows, then return the 161 00:07:31,447 --> 00:07:31,627 one. 162 00:07:32,127 --> 00:07:33,987 Zero rows omits this reinforcement. 163 00:07:33,987 --> 00:07:37,467 A 500mm deep beam does not qualify with the 164 00:07:37,467 --> 00:07:39,087 same 700mm threshold. 165 00:07:39,487 --> 00:07:42,447 Create reinforcement and inspect the deep beam result. 166 00:07:44,493 --> 00:07:46,073 Open Reinforcement Settings. 167 00:07:46,573 --> 00:07:49,773 Review the anchorage factors for each support type, concrete 168 00:07:49,773 --> 00:07:51,673 cover, and clear distance between layers. 169 00:07:51,673 --> 00:07:55,553 The recorded settings show 25mm for cover and layer 170 00:07:55,553 --> 00:07:59,113 clearance, and 50mm as the maximum step for bent 171 00:07:59,113 --> 00:07:59,433 bars. 172 00:08:00,133 --> 00:08:03,273 In Add Setting, review spacers separately from sidebars. 173 00:08:03,433 --> 00:08:07,013 This example has bar spacers diameter 25 at 2 174 00:08:07,013 --> 00:08:07,573 ,000mm. 175 00:08:07,993 --> 00:08:10,753 The C Stirrup Spacer is an alternative with its 176 00:08:10,753 --> 00:08:11,853 own diameter and spacing. 177 00:08:13,927 --> 00:08:17,427 Select all three hosts and enable lowered -slash -stepped 178 00:08:17,427 --> 00:08:17,727 beam. 179 00:08:17,727 --> 00:08:21,427 The example uses three 18mm main bars at both 180 00:08:21,427 --> 00:08:23,847 top and bottom, with additional layers disabled. 181 00:08:24,107 --> 00:08:27,047 In Geometry, select the middle span and check its 182 00:08:27,047 --> 00:08:27,587 elevations. 183 00:08:27,987 --> 00:08:30,767 The middle beam is 25mm lower than its neighbors. 184 00:08:31,147 --> 00:08:34,447 Review the main bar continuity around the support, create 185 00:08:34,447 --> 00:08:36,807 reinforcement, and inspect the actual joint. 186 00:08:37,147 --> 00:08:39,867 This run created 102 rebar elements. 187 00:08:41,927 --> 00:08:45,387 Repeat with the 100mm step fixture, keeping the same 188 00:08:45,387 --> 00:08:46,227 main bar quantities. 189 00:08:46,227 --> 00:08:49,227 The middle span has top and bottom elevations of 190 00:08:49,227 --> 00:08:51,407 3 ,500 and 2 ,900mm. 191 00:08:51,827 --> 00:08:54,867 This is larger than the recorded 50mm bend step 192 00:08:54,867 --> 00:08:55,187 setting. 193 00:08:55,627 --> 00:08:57,927 Review the separate bar ends and anchorage at the 194 00:08:57,927 --> 00:09:00,647 supports, rather than assuming continuity from the small step 195 00:09:00,647 --> 00:09:00,947 case. 196 00:09:01,167 --> 00:09:03,807 The run created 130 rebar elements. 197 00:09:04,007 --> 00:09:06,387 Inspect both the preview and the generated joint. 198 00:09:08,367 --> 00:09:12,647 The wide beam run created 430 new rebar 199 00:09:12,647 --> 00:09:13,187 elements. 200 00:09:13,547 --> 00:09:16,587 The deep beam run created 250. 201 00:09:17,247 --> 00:09:21,187 These are creation counts, not whole model totals. 202 00:09:21,627 --> 00:09:25,387 The report also notes that older bars without this 203 00:09:25,387 --> 00:09:27,547 version's ownership marker are retained. 204 00:09:29,017 --> 00:09:33,797 Inspect for overlapping existing reinforcement, verify 205 00:09:33,797 --> 00:09:38,497 representative diameter, quantity, and spacing in Revit, and 206 00:09:38,497 --> 00:09:39,677 save the practice model. 207 00:09:41,327 --> 00:09:45,647 Keep the reinforcement preview, the creation report, and 208 00:09:45,647 --> 00:09:48,787 the actual model result as three separate checks. 209 00:09:50,827 --> 00:09:53,787 To request a drawing, enable Create Drawing Sheet. 210 00:09:54,007 --> 00:09:56,127 Enter a sheet number and name, and open the 211 00:09:56,127 --> 00:09:57,047 drawing template settings. 212 00:09:57,047 --> 00:10:01,467 Review the title block, longitudinal and cross -sections, view 213 00:10:01,467 --> 00:10:04,707 templates, scales, dimensions, and tag families. 214 00:10:05,447 --> 00:10:07,427 Apply validates the configuration. 215 00:10:07,807 --> 00:10:11,247 In this recording, missing families blocked the simple fixture. 216 00:10:11,507 --> 00:10:14,187 A richer model reached the sheet and creation report, 217 00:10:14,247 --> 00:10:16,487 but then raised an object reference error. 218 00:10:16,847 --> 00:10:19,727 The sheet was not verified as a persistent result. 219 00:10:20,187 --> 00:10:22,427 Check project browser after an error. 220 00:10:22,667 --> 00:10:25,267 Do not assume a success message proves the drawing 221 00:10:25,267 --> 00:10:25,807 survived. 222 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:28,340 survived. 223 00:10:30,020 --> 00:10:33,480 MultiBeams selects additional hosts, each processed as an independent 224 00:10:33,480 --> 00:10:33,820 run. 225 00:10:34,360 --> 00:10:37,500 Start with the base beam, switch Drawing Creation off, 226 00:10:37,740 --> 00:10:41,100 then click MultiBeams, select the extra hosts, and finish. 227 00:10:41,540 --> 00:10:45,000 This example uses three 18mm main bars at the 228 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:48,660 top and bottom, and zoned 8mm stirrups at 100 229 00:10:48,660 --> 00:10:49,820 and 200mm. 230 00:10:50,560 --> 00:10:53,080 Create Rebars immediately runs the batch. 231 00:10:53,080 --> 00:10:56,460 The recorded batch created 237 elements. 232 00:10:56,720 --> 00:10:59,520 Its warning says a meeting beam on another axis 233 00:10:59,520 --> 00:11:02,360 is treated as a free end, and directs that 234 00:11:02,360 --> 00:11:04,260 junction to Beam Rebar Axis. 235 00:11:04,580 --> 00:11:07,040 Inspect that limitation before accepting the result.