How To Build A Vaulted Ceiling Truss In Revit Family

A vaulted ceiling truss is a structural element that supports a vaulted ceiling. It is typically made of wood or metal and consists of a series of triangular trusses that are connected together to form a rigid frame. Vaulted ceiling trusses are often used in churches, cathedrals, and other large buildings where a high ceiling is desired.

To build a vaulted ceiling truss in Revit, you will need to create a family. A family is a parametric object that can be used to create multiple instances of the same object with different dimensions and properties. To create a family, click on the "New Family" button in the Revit ribbon. In the "New Family" dialog box, select the "Metric Truss" template and click "OK".

The Revit Family Editor will open. This is where you will create the geometry and parameters for your vaulted ceiling truss. To begin, click on the "Create" tab and select the "Truss" tool. In the "Truss Properties" dialog box, enter the following values:

Type: Vaulted
Span: 20 feet
Rise: 10 feet
Number of Bays: 3
Material: Wood
Size: 2x6

Click "OK" to create the truss. The truss will be created in the center of the work plane. You can now edit the geometry of the truss by selecting the individual members and moving them. To add additional bays to the truss, click on the "Insert" tab and select the "Bay" tool. In the "Bay Properties" dialog box, enter the following values:

Type: Vaulted
Span: 10 feet
Rise: 5 feet

Click "OK" to add the bay to the truss. You can continue adding bays until you have reached the desired length for the truss.

Once you have finished editing the geometry of the truss, you can add parameters to control the size and shape of the truss. To add a parameter, click on the "Parameters" tab and select the "Add Parameter" tool. In the "Parameter Properties" dialog box, enter the following values:

Name: Span
Type: Length
Default Value: 20 feet
Minimum Value: 10 feet
Maximum Value: 30 feet

Click "OK" to add the parameter to the truss. You can now use the parameter to control the span of the truss. To change the span of the truss, simply enter a new value in the "Span" parameter.

You can continue adding parameters to control other aspects of the truss, such as the rise, the number of bays, and the material. Once you have finished adding parameters, you can save the family. To save the family, click on the "File" tab and select "Save As". In the "Save As" dialog box, enter a name for the family and click "Save".

You can now use the vaulted ceiling truss family to create vaulted ceilings in your Revit projects. To create a vaulted ceiling, simply place the truss family in the project and adjust the parameters to control the size and shape of the ceiling.