Revit - Tqs

Implementing standards is not an out-of-the-box feature for every region. It requires a structured approach involving Family creation, Parameter management, and Automation tools. Here is how top-tier firms are doing it:

: Column dimensions are exported as separated parameters (e.g., rectangular, circular, U, or L sections). Quantity Takeoffs (QTO)

: Steel weight and diameter summaries are categorized per element, facilitating accurate material scheduling. : Export of covering data for all structural element types. www.tqs.com.br 3. Reporting and Documentation in Revit tqs revit

The primary challenge in traditional workflows was the "re-work" involved in manually recreating a structural model in Revit that had already been calculated in TQS. The integration between the two tools solves this through two main methods:

A São Paulo-based engineering firm used on a 30-story residential tower. They modeled the core and slab edges in Revit, exported to TQS for wind and seismic analysis, and then imported the optimized rebar layouts back into Revit. The result? A fully coordinated BIM model with 10,000+ rebar instances, zero clashes with vertical shafts, and a 25% faster approval from the concrete supplier. Implementing standards is not an out-of-the-box feature for

This is where enters to solve the disconnect.

Before understanding , it is essential to grasp TQS itself. TQS (Tecnologia em Qualidade e Sistemas) is a robust structural analysis and design software suite primarily tailored for reinforced concrete structures. Known for its powerful finite element analysis (FEA), auto-drafting of reinforcement details, and compliance with standards like NBR 6118 (Brazilian code), TQS has become a staple in South America. Quantity Takeoffs (QTO) : Steel weight and diameter

| Step | Recommendation | |------|----------------| | | Use same grid names/coordinates in both tools. | | Element naming | TQS uses family-type codes (e.g., V201x40). Map them in Revit Shared Parameters. | | Rebar | Design rebar in TQS (much stronger), then export as 3D solids to Revit (if needed for clash detection). | | Updates | Never round-trip after heavy detailing. Choose a master tool (usually TQS for design, Revit for documentation). |