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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. Michael, Minnesota, won the bid for the job.

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Charles L. Tutt Library, Colorado College: Net-zero in the Rockies

BD+C

Designed in Brutalist style by Chicago architect Walter Netsch (1920–2008), Tutt Library opened in 1961. Aligning the floors of the two new additions with those of the existing concrete structure and accommodating new systems—HVAC, sprinklers, lighting—proved to be the most nettlesome problem for the project team. .

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Revit OpEd: Measure Between Two References

Revit OpEd

Not much of a catch but there is no equivalent floor in this case. If there was a floor there Id just check the properties of the floor. you could sketch your own a floor around the perimeter pretty quickly. For my money, Id probably favor a floor. Steve - Have you considered mass floors? ► 2008.

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Revit OpEd: Happy Birthday Revit

Revit OpEd

Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49). ► August 2008. (34). ► July 2008. (32). ► June 2008. (32). ► May 2008. (7).

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Revit OpEd: Dept. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling

Revit OpEd

We have been using the basic ceilings where we have an exposed floor assembly above. Could make a neww floor tag that resembles a ceiling tag, but that also seems wrong. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49).

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Revit OpEd: Workset Posts Summary

Revit OpEd

Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49). ► August 2008. (34). ► July 2008. (32). ► June 2008. (32). ► May 2008. (7).

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Revit OpEd: Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet

Revit OpEd

Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49). ► August 2008. (34). ► July 2008. (32). ► June 2008. (32). ► May 2008. (7).