What structurally supports a slab under is more important than what is over for structural drafting. For example; How can I tell from a plan view how far this slab is spanning? Are any columns or walls transferring load through slabs to the supports under? In this Revit how to video, I demonstrate two hacks for showing the load-bearing shade under for structural … [Read more...] about Revit Tutorial – How to show load-bearing shade hatch under for structural drafting of concrete slabs
Electrical Circuit Meme – Series, Parallel or Daisy Chain Killer
Which is more effective. A series (serial), parallel or daisy chain killer. Electrical Circuit Killer Meme Download a DWG verision of this meme at: https://blocks.draftsperson.net/download/electrical-circuit-meme/ … [Read more...] about Electrical Circuit Meme – Series, Parallel or Daisy Chain Killer
Opening AutoCAD 2022 for The First Time and What is New
AutoCAD 2022 has been released. Watch me open it for the first time after install. Let's see what happens! We will also do a review on what is new and discuss if any of the updates are of interest. And I will field test two of the new features; count and floating drawing windows. https://youtu.be/a4sUUtu5TG0 … [Read more...] about Opening AutoCAD 2022 for The First Time and What is New
What symbols to use for valves
For my P&ID drafting of valves, what industry standard symbols should I use? A handy chart for P&ID Drafting DWG and PDF file formats of these symbols can be downloaded at: https://blocks.draftsperson.net/download/pid-valve-symbols/ … [Read more...] about What symbols to use for valves
Revit Tutorial – How to align floor plan to the same spot on each sheet
How do you align floor plan views to the same location on every sheet? For example how can I create a PDF file of level 4 and level 5 floor plan and they are in the exact location on each of there respective sheets? This will be handy when I use Bluebeam Software and I wish to overlay two PDF files quickly. In this video tutorial, learn how to do this in Revit … [Read more...] about Revit Tutorial – How to align floor plan to the same spot on each sheet
Holes and Slots, Standard Sizes
This information applies to the American Steel Industry. Holes and Slots Standard Holes Standard hole sizes for bolts are made 1/16-in. larger in diameter than the nominal size of the fastener body. This provides a certain amount of play in the holes, which compensates for small misalignment's in hole location or assembly, and aids in the shop and field entry of … [Read more...] about Holes and Slots, Standard Sizes