HENSOMASTIK® Acrylic for Linear Joints and Gaps | BIM Template
Autodesk Revit Design Template
For all fire protection joint designs documented in the European Technical Assessment (ETA 23/0324) and the Technical Data Sheet using HENSOMASTIK® Acrylic between different wall and floor constructions or structural elements, BIM modellers can download the Revit file “Rudolf Hensel HENSOMASTIK Acrylic Joints.rvt”. It contains a sample project and serves as a component library for the simple and correct integration of classified HENSOMASTIK® Acrylic joint solutions into a building project.
Purpose and Benefits
The Revit project file enables:
- the structured selection of the correct joint family based on the installation situation (e.g. connection between wall or floor in rigid or flexible construction, horizontal or vertical configuration),
- direct transfer of families via clipboard into your own Revit models,
- visual verification of technical parameters such as joint width and fill depth using predefined parameters and integrated warning indicators,
- quantity estimation of HENSOMASTIK® Acrylic, mineral wool and, if applicable, coated mineral fibre boards to support cost planning, tendering and material scheduling.
Technical Instructions for Use in Autodesk Revit
1. Preparation
Open your construction project in Autodesk Revit and, in parallel, the Revit model “Rudolf Hensel HENSOMASTIK Acrylic Joints.rvt”. For selecting the appropriate joint family, it is recommended to have read and opened the Technical Data Sheet.
2. Family Structure and Naming Convention
The Revit families contained in the project can be found in the Project Browser under: Families > Speciality Equipment > HENSOMASTIK Acrylic. The families are named according to the following structure:
- The letter code (A.1_B, A.2_C, etc.) refers to the specific installation situation (wall, floor, connection type) according to chapters of ETA 23/0324 and the Technical Data Sheet, and to joint types A to E in accordance with EN 1366-4 Figure 28.
- The classified maximum fire resistance duration for maintaining the integrity (E) and insulation (I) criteria is indicated directly in the family name, e.g. 60, 90, 120 minutes.
- The construction elements suitable for connection, such as rigid/solid wall (MBW) or floor (MBD), flexible partition (LTW), timber, etc., as well as horizontal or vertical configuration, are included in the type definition.
- A detailed overview and explanation of the corresponding installation situation and joint construction can be found in the Technical Data Sheet.
3. Using the Joint Families in Your Own Building Project
- 1. Select the desired family in the “Rudolf Hensel HENSOMASTIK Acrylic Joints.rvt” project via the Project Browser.
- 2. Right-click the family > “Copy to Clipboard”.
- 3. Switch to your own project model and insert the family > “Paste (Ctrl+V)”.
- 4. Position the joint according to the actual installation situation in the model.
- 5. Review, modify or supplement the family’s type properties as required.
4. Checking Technical Parameters and Warnings
After insertion, the joint can be adjusted in length and width. The families include defined maximum values for permissible joint width according to ETA 23/0324. If the maximum permissible width is exceeded, a graphical warning indicator appears directly in the model. The permissible maximum value stored in the joint variant can be viewed in the properties window under “Width_Permitted”.
5. Quantity Estimation in Autodesk Revit
The Revit model contains predefined material take-off schedules for the following materials:
- HENSOMASTIK® Acrylic: volume in litres
- Mineral wool: volume in litres
- Mineral fibre board: area in square metres
- HENSOTHERM® 5 KS Farbe/viskos for coating mineral fibre boards: volume in litres (calculated based on a dry film thickness > 1 mm on both sides of the board; if using pre-coated boards, the value may be reduced)
These take-offs are based on the dimensions of the inserted joint families. Additionally, the family parameters include volume and area information to allow for custom schedules or evaluations.
The theoretical consumption for a modelled joint construction varies depending on joint length, fill depth, and width and may differ significantly from actual material usage during implementation due to typical deviations from ideal planning. It is recommended to plan corresponding reserves.
6. Alternative Quantity Estimation
As an alternative to internal Revit quantity take-offs, an Excel spreadsheet is available that calculates material requirements based on the installed joint lengths (linear metres). This is particularly suitable for quick calculations outside of Revit and allows for conversion of the calculated material quantities into available packaging sizes.
Contact
For questions or technical support regarding the use of the Revit file, please contact our technical advisory team at +49 40 72 10 62-17 or email BIM@rudolf-hensel.de.
Do you have questions about our product systems, certifications, or require expert advice for your project? Call us at +49 40 72 10 62-44 or contact our field service representative in your region.
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