How to Model Floor/Wall Connections with Structural Framing

[nzhou3N3CD]

Hi everyone,

I'm working on a project in the CD phase and need to model a floor/wall connection. The condition I'm dealing with involves the following layers (from bottom to top):

- Structural framing with wood joists
- Plywood sheathing on top of the joists
- A layer of concrete finish
- The final finish floor

In this setup, the wall structure sits on top of the floor structure, meaning the structural framing appears to penetrate the stud, while the exterior finish remains continuous. The structural framing is from a linked structural model.

I could create a layer for the floor structure within the floor assembly and then join it with the wall to form the connection. However, my concern is that this approach might not work perfectly for the parallel floor joists, as shown in the second screenshot. In this condition, we want to avoid showing a continuous line at the bottom of the joists. The third image shows the line that I don't wanna show (the dashed red line).

I’m looking for advice on how to accurately model this connection in Revit, rather than using 2D graphics in the wall sections. Is there a way to represent this detail correctly within the model itself?

Please check the attached screenshot for the 2D version of this condition that I'm referring to. I used masking regions and detail lines to create this condition.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

Looks to me like reducing your Far Clip Distance to near zero would resolve the issue. Other than that line, the Section looks accurate and good to me.     

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

If you want sections to present accurately then model it accurately, with actual joists, rim joists, etc.. using structural framing / framing system.  However, it maybe overkill for section views as smaller scales, and it rather time consuming when a revision occurs.  I would rather model it more generically then use detail components to deliver more detailed information rather than push it all to the model.

[handjonathan]

Hi @nzhou3N3CD 

Thanks a lot for posting your question to the forums!   Has the solution suggested by @barthbradley @ToanDN  helped with your issue?
 
We look forward to hearing back from you with more information so we can help you as a community!