Lightning protection in Revit

🌩 Mastering Lightning Protection in Revit: Fundamentals of the Standard IEC/EN/BS 62305-1/3

Course Overview:

This comprehensive online course is tailored for Revit users eager to master the art of designing lightning protection systems (LPS) in compliance with the international standard IEC/EN/BS 62305-1/3. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course will guide you through the process of creating intelligent Revit families for various LPS components and understanding their roles in ensuring safety and compliance.

What You Will Learn:

• 🏫 Revit Families Creation: Dive into the world of Revit families, learning how to model a range of LPS components such as vertical rod air termination systems, solid tape or flat conductors, holder systems for maintaining the distance between conductors and surfaces, clamps, and more—all tailored to different Lightning Protection Levels (LPLs).
• 📚 Understanding the Standard: Gain a solid foundation in the EN 62305-1/3 standard, including the Rolling Sphere Method for designing lightning protection systems. We'll cover the concept of lightning discharge and how to apply this knowledge to your Revit simulations.
• 🧠 Rolling S sphere Method: Master the Rolling Sphere Method for air-termination design at various heights, ensuring your designs meet the required safety standards.
• 🚀 Advanced Simulations: Learn to simulate different LPS configurations within Revit, adjusting for various LPLs and understanding the impact of these settings on your design.
• 🧮 Dynamic Scripts with Dynamo: Utilize a Dynamo script to handle complex situations like catenary wire suspensions between masts, enhancing your workflow and efficiency.

Course Content Breakdown:

• Phenomenology of Lightning 🌩️

  • Understanding storm clouds and the mechanism of lightning discharge.

• Types of Flashes & Lightning Current Parameters

  • Learn about different types of lightning flashes and their current parameters.

• Lightning Protection Levels & Rolling Sphere Method 🌍✨

  • Explore the concept of LPLs and how they relate to the rolling sphere method for air-termination design.

• Vertical Rod Air-Termination System 🏗️

  • Create a Revit family for a vertical rod air-termination system and understand its importance.

• Revit Family with Parameters 🔧

  • Model a Revit family that complies with EN 62305, including protective volume considerations.

• Simulations Using Different LPS for the Revit Family 📊

  • Simulate various lightning protection levels and understand their implications on design.

• Protection Rolling Sphere Method Air-Termination Design 🎯

  • Design air-termination systems for different heights using the rolling sphere method.

• Configuration of Air-Termination & Down Conductors 🔁

  • Model solid tape or flat conductors and ensure proper configuration and distance from structures.

• Revit Family for Conductor Holders, Solid Tape/Flat Conductors, and Clamps 🛠️

  • Create Revit families for holder systems, solid tape or flat conductors, and clamps, adhering to the standards.

• Two Isolated Air-Termination Masts with Horizontal Catenary Wire 🌲↔️🔋

  • Example and practical application of EN 62305-3 guidelines for two isolated masts interconnected by a horizontal catenary wire.

Why Take This Course?

• Lifetime Access: You can revisit this course anytime you need a refresher or want to deepen your understanding of lightning protection systems in Revit.
• Practical Application: Apply what you learn directly within Revit, ensuring that your designs are not only visually accurate but also compliant with international standards.
• Expert Instruction: Learn from an experienced course instructor, Ion Oboroc, who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of lightning protection design.

Join this course to elevate your Revit skills, ensure compliance with global standards, and become proficient in designing robust and effective lightning protection systems. Sign up today and electrify your career! ⚡💼✨