Civil MEP, AutoCAD, and Revit Course in Pune

Civil MEP, AutoCAD, and Revit course syllabus designed for Civil Engineering students. The syllabus covers the fundamentals and advanced features of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems, AutoCAD, and Revit, emphasizing how these tools are used for civil engineering design and coordination in construction projects.

Civil MEP, AutoCAD & Revit Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Civil MEP Systems

• Overview of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems in civil engineering
• Importance of MEP systems in building and infrastructure projects
• Role of civil engineering in MEP design and integration
• Key standards, regulations, and building codes for MEP systems in civil projects
• Coordination of civil systems with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

Module 2: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP for Civil Systems

• Overview of AutoCAD MEP and its application in civil projects
• Introduction to the AutoCAD MEP user interface and basic commands
• Understanding the coordinate system: Absolute, Relative, Rectangular, and Polar
• Setting up AutoCAD templates for civil MEP projects
• Drawing and managing civil components in AutoCAD MEP (walls, slabs, etc.)

Module 3: AutoCAD MEP for Civil Structural Design

• Drawing structural elements (walls, floors, beams, columns) in AutoCAD MEP
• Understanding civil MEP drafting standards and conventions
• Creating 2D and 3D floor plans for civil projects in AutoCAD
• Layer management and organizing architectural and structural drawings in AutoCAD MEP
• Working with pre-defined libraries for civil systems in AutoCAD MEP

Module 4: Integrating Civil MEP Systems in AutoCAD MEP

• Integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components into civil designs
• Placement of civil utilities such as drainage systems and structural openings for MEP systems
• Coordination of structural systems with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Working with mechanical and plumbing systems (ducts, pipes) in civil projects

Module 5: Civil MEP Annotations and Documentation in AutoCAD MEP

• Adding dimensions, labels, and annotations for civil systems
• Generating schedules for MEP components and civil systems
• Documenting civil MEP systems for construction and approval purposes
• Plotting and printing civil MEP drawings with proper layering and detailing
• Creating BOM (Bill of Materials) for civil construction and MEP components

Module 6: Introduction to Revit for Civil Engineering

• Overview of Revit and its role in civil MEP system design
• Revit user interface for civil engineers
• Setting up Revit projects and templates for civil MEP design
• Understanding Revit’s BIM (Building Information Modeling) capabilities
• Navigating Revit’s views, levels, and grids for civil designs

Module 7: Civil Structural Design in Revit

• Creating and modifying structural elements in Revit (foundations, slabs, beams, columns)
• Integrating architectural, structural, and MEP models in Revit
• Using Revit families to create custom structural components
• Using Revit for 3D modeling of civil structures
• Placement of civil utilities (roads, pathways, drainage) within Revit

Module 8: Civil MEP Systems in Revit

• Designing MEP systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) within civil structures
• Creating and modifying duct systems, piping systems, and electrical circuits
• Designing mechanical and electrical systems within civil projects using Revit
• Coordinating mechanical and plumbing components within civil structures
• Using Revit for pipe routing, HVAC air distribution, and electrical cable layouts

Module 9: Advanced MEP Design & Coordination in Revit

• Advanced techniques for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design in Revit
• Coordinating and managing multiple MEP disciplines in a civil project using Revit
• Running clash detection and resolving system conflicts between MEP and civil elements
• Creating multi-disciplinary 3D models and visualizing MEP systems in a civil project
• Performing energy analysis and optimizing MEP systems in Revit

Module 10: Civil MEP Documentation and Detailing in Revit

• Creating detailed civil MEP plans, sections, and elevations in Revit
• Adding tags, annotations, and schedules for MEP components in civil projects
• Working with project templates and views to prepare construction-ready drawings
• Generating detailed documentation and 3D renderings for civil MEP projects
• Printing, exporting, and sharing civil MEP documentation (PDFs, DWGs, etc.)

Module 11: Collaboration and Project Work in Civil MEP Design

• Collaborative project work with AutoCAD MEP and Revit for civil MEP designs
• Real-time project coordination among multiple disciplines (civil, structural, MEP)
• Using cloud-based collaboration tools for civil MEP project management
• Integrating AutoCAD MEP and Revit models to create a fully coordinated design
• Review and troubleshoot common integration and coordination issues in civil MEP projects

Module 12: Project Work – Civil MEP Design

• Hands-on project to design a civil MEP system for a building or infrastructure
• Integration of civil structures with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Coordination and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, structural, MEP)
• Presentation of project and documentation to simulate real-world civil MEP design workflows

Module 13: Final Assessment & Certification

• Practical and theoretical exams on civil MEP design using AutoCAD MEP and Revit
• Evaluation of final project for civil MEP design and integration
• Course completion certification upon passing the final assessment

Course Objectives:

1. To develop proficiency in civil MEP system design using AutoCAD MEP and Revit.
2. To integrate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with civil structures.
3. To design and model structural and MEP systems efficiently using Revit.
4. To produce detailed civil MEP documentation and collaborate across disciplines.
5. To prepare students for the challenges of real-world civil MEP design projects.

Course Outcome:

By the end of this course, students will:

• Be proficient in using AutoCAD MEP and Revit for civil MEP system design.
• Understand how to design and coordinate civil systems with MEP systems.
• Be capable of creating detailed civil and MEP drawings and models.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams on complex civil projects.
• Have the ability to prepare high-quality documentation and presentation materials for civil MEP projects.

This syllabus prepares students to work on civil MEP projects by developing the skills needed to use AutoCAD MEP and Revit for designing, coordinating, and documenting MEP systems within civil engineering projects.