About this asset

This Rectangular Hollow Section Composite Column is a native Revit family representing a steel-encased structural member. This Revit family provides a structural column component based on a Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS) profile. The geometry features a clean, rectangular steel casing, typically used for composite construction where the interior is filled with concrete for enhanced load-bearing capacity and fire resistance. The set includes two variations of the profile, showing different aspect ratios for the rectangular section. The model is presented with a clear, solid exterior representation, suitable for structural coordination and detailing within a BIM environment, ensuring accurate spatial clearance and structural analysis integration.

The download is a 348 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

Load this family into your project as a structural column component to leverage native Revit scheduling and material tagging capabilities. Users can adjust the instance parameters to modify the section dimensions or height, ensuring the column aligns with specific structural grid requirements. The geometry is designed to host structural connections and can be assigned material parameters to distinguish between the steel shell and the internal composite concrete core during the detailing phase.

Ideal for structural engineers and architects working on mid-to-high rise residential, commercial, or industrial building projects. This column type is frequently specified in steel-frame structures where space-saving profiles are required for internal layouts. It integrates seamlessly into load-bearing wall systems or as standalone vertical supports in open-plan office spaces. Professionals should search for this item when detailing structural steel members, calculating fire-rated composite assemblies, or coordinating column schedules in Revit for complex multi-storey construction projects.