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AutoCAD MEP 2016
for Designers

(3rd Edition)

CADCIM Technologies
525 St. Andrews Drive
Schererville, IN 46375, USA
(www.cadcim.com)

Contributing Author
Sham Tickoo
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, Indiana, USA

AutoCAD MEP 2016 for Designers

Sham Tickoo

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DEDICATION

To teachers, who make it possible to disseminate knowledge
to enlighten the young and curious minds
of our future generations

To students, who are dedicated to learning new technologies
and making the world a better place to live in





THANKS

To the faculty and students of the MET department of
Purdue University Calumet for their cooperation

To employees of CADCIM Technologies for their valuable help

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CADCIM Technologies provides effective and affordable virtual online training on various
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computer programming languages, animation, architecture, and GIS. The training is
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as the students of colleges, universities, and CAD/CAM training centers. The main
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Training for Students and Companies in a Classroom Setting
Highly experienced instructors and qualified engineers at CADCIM Technologies conduct
the classes under the guidance of Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, USA.
This team has authored several textbooks that are rated “one of the best” in their
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Plant 3D, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Autodesk Simulation Mechanical,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication iii
Preface xv

Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP

Introduction
Getting Started with AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP Interface Components
Start Tab
CREATE
LEARN
Drawing Area

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 Command Window
ViewCube
In-canvas Viewport Controls
Application Status Bar
Invoking Commands in AutoCAD MEP
Command Prompt
Ribbon
Application Menu
TOOL PALETTES
Menu Bar
Shortcut Menu
AutoCAD MEP Dialog Boxes
Starting a New Drawing
Open a Drawing
Use a Template
Start from Scratch
Use a Wizard
Saving Work
Places List
File Name
Files of type
Save in
Views
Create New Folder
Up one level
Search the Web
Tools Drop-Down list
Auto Save
Backup Files
Changing Auto Saved and Backup Files into
AutoCAD MEP File Format

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 Using the Drawing Recovery Manager to Recover Files
EPD Backup Files
Closing a Drawing
Opening an Existing Drawing
Opening an Existing Drawing Using the Select File Dialog Box
Opening an Existing Drawing Using the Startup Dialog Box
Opening an Existing Drawing Using the Drag and Drop Method
Quitting AutoCAD MEP
Creating and Managing Workspaces
Creating a New Workspace
Modifying the Workspace Settings
AutoCAD MEP Help
Autodesk Exchange Apps
InfoCenter Bar
A360
Additional Help Resources
Self Evaluation Test

Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD

MEP

Introduction
Workflow
Specifying the HVAC Parameters
Starting a Project
Linking System File to the Architectural Plan
Specifying Spaces and Zones
Calculating Loads
Project Browser
Creating a New Project File
PROJECT NAVIGATOR
Project Tab

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 Construct Tab
Views Tab
Sheets Tab
STYLES BROWSER
Object Type
Drawing Source
Drawing File
Search Style
Import Styles
Add Objects
Apply Style to Selection Button
Gallery Options
Space
Creating Spaces
Editing Spaces
Zone
Workspaces
HVAC
Piping
Electrical
Plumbing
Schematic
Architecture
Customize
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 3: Working with Architecture

Workspace
Introduction
Architecture Workspace

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Creating Walls
Wall
Curtain Wall
Curtain Wall Unit
Creating Doors
Door
Opening
Door/Window Assembly
Creating Window
Window
Corner Window
Creating Roofs and Slabs
Roof Slab
Roof
Slab
Creating Stairs and Railings
Stair
Railing
Stair Tower
Creating Grids, Beams, Columns, and Braces
Enhanced Custom Grid
Custom Grid Convert
Column Grid
Column
Custom Column
Beam
Brace
Creating Primitives
Box
Pyramid
Cylinder

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 Right Triangle
Isosceles Triangle
Cone
Dome
Sphere
Arch
Gable
Barrel Vault
Drape
Doric
Tutorial 1
Tutorial 2
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions
Exercise 1

Chapter 4: Creating an HVAC System

Introduction
Equipment
Air Handler
Air Terminal
Fan
Damper
VAV Unit
Equipment
Duct Line
Sizing the Duct Line
Routing the Duct Line
Duct
Duct

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 Flex Duct
Duct Fitting
Duct Fitting
Duct Custom Fitting
Duct Transition Utility
Tutorial 1
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions
Exercise 1

Chapter 5: Creating Piping Systems

Introduction
Equipment
Air Handler
Air Terminal
Fan
Damper
VAV Unit
Equipment
Duct Line
Sizing the Duct Line
Routing the Duct Line
Duct
Duct
Flex Duct
Duct Fitting
Duct Fitting
Duct Custom Fitting
Duct Transition Utility
Tutorial 1
Self-Evaluation Test

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Review Questions
Exercise 1

Chapter 6: Creating Plumbing System

Introduction
Plumbing Workspace
Filter
Pump
Shower
Sink
Water Closet and Urinal
Equipment
Plumbing Line
Properties Palette
Plumbing Fitting
Properties Palette
Tutorial
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions
Exercise 1

Chapter 7: Creating Electrical System

Layout
Introduction
Adding Equipment
Generator
Junction Box
Switchboard
Equipment
Panel
Description

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 Style
Align to Objects
Rotation
Justification
Preset Elevation
Elevation
System
Create circuits
Circuit Settings
Name
Rating
Voltage phase-to-neutral
Voltage phase-to-phase
Phases
Wires
Main type
Main size (amps)
Design capacity (amps)
Panel type
Enclosure type
Mounting
AIC rating
Fed from
Notes
Device
Description
Style
Layout method
Align to objects
Rotation
Justification

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 Preset Elevation
Elevation
System
ID
Insert tag
Electrical Property
Cable Tray
System
Elevation
Horizontal
Vertical
Width
Height
Use Rise/Run
Use Routing
Cable Tray Fitting
Wire
Description
Style
Segment
Height
Offset
Radius
Preset Elevation
Elevation
System
Show circuits from the panels
Circuit
Connected circuits
Connected load
Hot size

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 Neutral size
Ground size
New Run
Conduit
Routing preference
Nominal size
Specify cut length
Cut length
Justify
Horizontal Offset
Vertical Offset
Slope Format
Slope
Bend Angle
Bend Radius
Connection Details
Preferences
Style
Parallel Conduits
Conduit Fitting
Description
System
Part
Current Size
Nominal Diameter
Other Dimensions Rollout
Elevation
Specify rotation on screen
Rotation
Connection Details
Circuit Manager

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 Create New Circuit
Create Multiple Circuits
Delete Circuit
Show Circuited Devices
Circuit Report
Cut Circuit
Copy Circuit
Paste Circuit
Calculate Wires
Tutorial 1
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions
Exercise 1

Chapter 8: Representation and Schedules

Introduction
Creating Vertical Section
Enable Live Section
Disable Live Section
Toggle Body Display
Reverse
Generate Section
Creating Horizontal Section
Creating a Section Line
Creating Elevation Line
Creating Hidden Line Projection
Slicing the Model
Refreshing Sections and Elevations in a Batch
Inserting Detail Components
Edit Database
Add Group

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 Add Component
Edit
Delete
Creating Schedules
Air Terminal Devices Schedule
Fan Schedule
VAV Fan Powered Box (Electric Heat) Schedule
Space Engineering Schedule
Duct Quantity Schedule
Duct Fabrication Contract Schedule
Table
Pipe & Fitting Schedule
Pipe Quantity
Mechanical Pump Schedule
Mechanical Tank Schedule
Device Schedule
Lighting Device Schedule
Conduit & Fitting Schedule
Electrical & Mechanical Equipment Schedule
3-Phase Branch Panel Schedule
1-Phase Branch Panel Schedule
Distribution Board Schedule
Switchboard Schedule
Panel Schedule
Plumbing Fixture Schedule
Plumbing Fixture & Pipe Connection Schedule
Water Heater (Gas) Schedule
Door Schedule
Door Schedule - Project Based
Window Schedule
Room Schedule

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 Space Schedule - BOMA
Space Inventory Schedule
Wall Schedule
Schedule Styles
Table Editing
Tutorial 1
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions
Exercise 1

Chapter 9: Working with Schematics

Introduction
Schematic Workspace
Equipment
Schematic Symbol
Schematic Line
Schematic Line Styles
Schematic Representation of an Existing System
Tutorial 1
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions
Exercise 1

Project
Creating Complete System of a Forging Plant

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