Structural Models in Archicad
Course
You can buy this course part of the 'Learn Archicad!' program Subscription Plan.
CHECK THE SUBSCRIPTIONIn this certificate program you will learn in-demand Archicad skills from Graphisoft experts. Learn at your own pace, basic Archicad experience is required.
What you will learn
Work with construction modeling tools and functions confidently
Adjust the settings of most Archicad modeling tools to your needs
Modify and edit model elements using various tools
Generate Structural analytical Models and exchange models between Archicad and analysis software.
Table of contents
Walls: Modeling and editing structural and spandrel walls
Slabs and Ramps: Designing slabs, openings, and ramps
Beams and Columns: Creating and customizing vertical and horizontal structures
Stairs: Designing and editing customizable stair geometry
Substructure Elements: Modeling foundations and footing systems
Building Materials: Applying material priorities and connection logic
Composites: Creating and customizing layered building elements
Complex Profiles: Defining custom cross‑sections with Profile Manager
Structural Display: Controlling visibility and representation in views
Hotlinks: Managing modular and repetitive building sections
Generating Structural Analytical Model: Creating analytical models for structural evaluation
Model Checks: Verifying structural and analytical model integrity
Structural Analytical Model Generation Rules: Automating analytical model setup with generation rules
Structural Loads: Managing load definitions and live load generation
SAF Translators: Exchanging structural data with analysis software
Recommended learning
Awards
Completing the course material, including the quizzes and assignments with a minimum of 60% achievement and filling out the satisfaction survey, will award you points towards achieving the Archicad BIM Author Certification and a Certification of Attendance is issued automatically in PDF format.
Software requirements
Videos in this course have been created using the International language version of Archicad which means that the work environment and some of the content may be different if you are using a different language version.
To get the best training experience we recommend you to use latest Archicad version!
Access time frame
Access to this program is available for as long as you have an active Learn Archicad! subscription, and your use of the program is subject to the applicable subscription terms.
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Here is the course outline:
WelcomeGet familiar with the course outline and the agenda. Download the exercise files and the handout documents to be able to follow the course along with the trainer. |
WallsThis module covers modeling and modifying walls following the architectural plan and their representation in 2D. Additionally, it also covers modeling Spandrel beams using wall tool. |
Slabs and RampsThis module covers how to modify slabs and their presentation. Additionally, it covers modeling ramps using the roof tool. you will also learn about different methods to create openings in your model. |
Beams and ColumnsThis module covers creating and customizing these elements following the architectural model, including multi-segmented structures. It also teaches how to import standard steel profiles and model steel elements. |
StairsThis module provides information on how to create Stairs with customizable settings. The module also covers the differences between baseline and boundary line modeling and the use of this hierarchical tool for design complex stairs. Additionally, users will learn how to modify stairs in Edit Mode to refine and adjust their designs quickly. |
Substructure ElementsThis module elaborates on creating foundation elements. It guides users on using existing construction element tools to model footings, strip foundations, rafts, and piles. By the end of this module, users will know what settings and classifications to take into consideration when modeling foundation elements. |
Quiz 1Finishing the quiz referring to the previously seen content before proceeding to the subsequent modules is advisable. |
Building MaterialsIn this module, users learn advanced techniques concerning this topic, such as Priority-Based Connections. These settings are essential for creating precise and detailed building models in Archicad. |
CompositesThis module covers creating composite structures. It guides users on how to customize the properties of each component within a Composite, such as order, thickness, material type, and fill patterns. |
Complex ProfilesThis module teaches users how to create and customize custom cross-sectional profiles for building elements using the Profile Manager tool. The module also covers combining Complex Profiles and the Multi-segment feature to create more complex structures. |
Structural DisplayThis module focuses on the basic representation settings to reach your desired structural display for your project's 2D plans and 3D view. You will explore how to manage different settings to control the visibility of elements in different views. |
HotlinksThis module focuses on hotlink modules and maintaining large repetitive stories of your project and how to insert the contents of external files (sources) into the currently open Project. |
Quiz 2Finishing the quiz referring to the previously seen content before proceeding to the subsequent modules is advisable. |
Generating Structural Analytical ModelThis module teaches the requirements to generate structural analytical model for basic and complex shapes. the module also covers adding structural elements to the analytical model like structural links and supports. |
Model ChecksThis module explains the different model checks to perform on your structural physical model and structural analytical model and also the checking criteria. |
Structural Analytical Model Generation RulesThis module goes through the different types and filtering of generation rules to prepare your structural analytical model without changing the structural physical model and architectural model. it also teaches the mindset of building and organizing your rules as well as fixing issues in your model with or without generation rules. |
Structural LoadsThis module teaches the different Structural load types in Archicad and how add, edit and manage loads. you will also learn how to automatically generate live load from zones and apply them to the analytical model. |
SAF TranslatorsThis module explains the Structural Analysis Format (SAF) and how to setup SAF translators export and import settings to map building material and profiles to their counterpart in the analysis software. it also covers the model exchange process between Archicad and the analysis software which is essential in the Integrated Structural Design Workflow. |
Quiz 3Finishing the quiz referring to the previously seen content before proceeding to the subsequent modules is advisable. |
ConclusionThank you for completing this training! Please fill out the anonymous satisfaction survey so we can continue improving our training materials! |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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INT_Certificate of Completion - Online Video Course |
