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Beams

Use beams tools to add load-bearing structural elements to building models.

  • Structure tabStructure panel (Beam)
Topics in this section
  • About the Structural Usage of Beams
    The Structural Usage property of a beam is typically automatically assigned based on the structural elements that support the beam. However, structural usage can be changed before or after the beam is placed.
  • About Placing Beams
    It is good practice to first add grids and columns before creating beams.
  • Sketch a Beam
    Use the Beam tool to sketch individual instances of beams.
  • Place Beams with the Grid Tool
    Use the Grid tool to select grid lines to place beams automatically between other structural elements such as columns, structural walls, and other beams.
  • Sketch a Curved Beam
    Sketch curved beams in either a plan or elevation view.
  • Beam Modification
    You can align, move, copy, and adjust beams using common element editing tools.
  • About Beam Handles
    Beam handles are also the attachment points of the beam. Beam handles display as small filled circles that indicate where the end of the selected beam is attached to a column or wall.
  • Display Moment Symbols
    Specify a beam to display moment frames or cantilever connection symbols.
  • Place Multiple Framing Tags and Spot Elevations
    Place multiple beam tags, annotations, and spot elevations on selected beams or all beams in the current view and linked models.
  • Video: Upgrade Steel Framing Families in Legacy Projects
    Update a steel detailing family in a legacy project that contains both new and obsolete parameters.
  • Upgrade Steel Beam and Brace Families
    Projects created prior to Autodesk Revit 2014 will need a manual upgrade of steel beam families to fully remove legacy parameters and their behaviors.
  • Beam Instance Properties
    Modify beam instance properties to change level offsets, geometry justification, phasing data, and more.
  • Beam Type Properties
    Modify beam type properties to change flange width, web thickness, identity data, and more.
  • Beam Family Properties
    Modify a beam family to define specific behaviors or Identity Data that applies across all types in that family.
Parent topic: Structures

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