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Calculating Pipe Sizing

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Anonymous
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Calculating Pipe Sizing

There are all sorts of hints that Revit MEP will calculate pipe sizes for me (i.e. the "Duct/Pipe Sizing" button), but I can't figure it out. Can anyone recommend a good book or web page that will walk me through the process?

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Jrobker
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I wouldn't go that route just yet.

Too many holes.

You can only size pipe from Friction or Velocity

No combined fixture units, Gases lb/hr, etc.

Revit doesn't calculate friction loss PAST a takeoff on a main, only past a actual break in the duct.

Critical path needs work.

 

I wouldn't recommend using these features for actual trusted data on a project, but I would recommend you learn how to do it on your own. I feel you'll learn it faster and remember it longer for when the factory gets it right.

 

A source, Fittings (with correct loss method parameters based off a material) connections (connectors with correct data).

 

I think the trickiest part is understanding the connectors, for redundancy or a return line.

 

"It's hardware that makes a machine fast. It's software that makes a fast machine slow."

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Anonymous
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cool thanks I'll stick with the hand done approach. Thanks again

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