Revit Timber Construction Through Sans 10082 (Basic)

Mastering Timber Frame Design: Exploring SANS 10082 Standards and Implementing them in Revit

What you'll learn

Understand SANS 10400 Timber Structures.

Learn and Understand Revit to create a Timber structure.

Identify and Manage Risk towards Timber structures.

Complete a basic introduction to Revit 2025

Documentation and Construction Documentation

1 final exam with 25 questions, quizzes & downloadable files.

Requirements

No Revit experience needed, But Revit is needed for the course. Please visit Autodesk' website for more information on the software

Please make sure that your computer can run Revit 2025 as per software requirements from autodesk.

Complete Course on our own time no rush.

SANS 10082 will also be needed, can be purchased on SABS website

Description

Here’s a professional and engaging lecture introduction for your course on SANS 10082:2007 Edition 4 – Timber Construction:Lecture Introduction: Understanding and Applying SANS 10082:2007 (Edition 4) – Timber ConstructionWelcome to this comprehensive lecture on SANS 10082:2007 – Timber Construction, a crucial standard for anyone involved in the design and construction of timber structures in South Africa. In this course, we will explore the contents and practical application of the 4th edition of SANS 10082, which provides essential guidelines and best practices for safe, effective, and compliant timber construction.The lecture is structured in two key parts to maximize your learning and practical skills:Part 1: Self-Study and AssessmentIn this section, you will:Study the core principles and requirements outlined in SANS 10082:2007 Edition 4 at your own pace.Gain a clear understanding of timber grades, structural design criteria, fasteners, bracing, and construction tolerances.Learn how the standard applies to residential and light-frame structures.To ensure you’ve grasped the key concepts, you will complete a quiz at the end of this part. This assessment will test your understanding and prepare you for the more practical phase of the lecture.Part 2: Practical Application in Revit 2025In the second part of this course, we shift focus to practical implementation:You’ll learn how to apply SANS 10082 principles to the design of a small timber-framed dwelling.Using Autodesk Revit 2025, we will walk through the process of modeling the structure in line with the standard’s specifications.This hands-on section will solidify your understanding by bridging the gap between code compliance and digital construction documentation.By the end of this lecture, you will not only understand the technical requirements of SANS 10082 but also be capable of applying them confidently within a modern BIM environment.If you want to buy a copy of the latest SANS 10082 Edition 5, 2025 please visit SABS website.

Overview

Section 1: Applying SANS 10082 In Revit

Lecture 1 Setting up our project & Walls

Lecture 2 Internal walls

Lecture 3 Window Openings

Lecture 4 Door Openings & Internal Wall Cladding

Lecture 5 External Walls

Lecture 6 Drawing Issue & Keynotes

Beginner Revit learners trying to learn timber construction as per South African National Building Standards SANS 10082