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    • M Offline
      MtnArch
      last edited by

      @medeek said:

      What is the typical header thickness between the top of the vent hole and the top of foundation?

      What I usually do is provide a solid wood header within the floor framing and suck the vents up tight to the top of the stem wall.

      As to size, it will vary depending on the topography of the site, total size of the underfloor area, etc. Also, here in California if you are in the "SRA" (State Responsibility Area, which is where fire protection is provided by state forces such as Cal Fire) you have to use approved ember-resistant vents which are further limiting.

      Highest Regards,

      Alan T. Hendry, RA
      Architect

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      • medeekM Offline
        medeek
        last edited by

        I've seen them dropped down and some installed at the top of the wall. I guess I will just need to add another input which allows the user to adjust the location vertically.

        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
        Medeek Engineering Inc
        design.medeek.com

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        • medeekM Offline
          medeek
          last edited by

          The options for the crawlspace vents (if this option enabled) will be:

          1.) Width (in.)
          2.) Height (in.)
          3.) Corner Distance (ft.)
          4.) Top Fnd. Distance (in.)
          5.) Max. Spacing (ft.)
          6.) Location: All Walls|Left/Right Walls|Front/Back Walls
          7.) Vent Insert: NONE|PLASTIC|METAL

          The Max. spacing variable will determine whether to insert intermediate vents along the wall line. The module will always place two vents per wall (if wall line selected), one at each corner and then equally space vents along wall line based on the Max. spacing variable.

          Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
          Medeek Engineering Inc
          design.medeek.com

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          • medeekM Offline
            medeek
            last edited by

            The vent module seems to be working fairly well:

            http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/foundation_su26_800.jpg

            If you set the top distance to zero the vents are right up to the sill plate:

            http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/foundation_su27_800.jpg

            Notice the top bar is clashing with the vent cutouts.

            Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
            Medeek Engineering Inc
            design.medeek.com

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            • medeekM Offline
              medeek
              last edited by

              Version 1.0.8 - 03.23.2017

              • Added crawlspace vent option to stemwall foundations.
              • Added a "Materials" tab within the global settings; Auto material assigment (colors and textures) is now an option.
              • Enabled materials for all foundation types.

              http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/foundation_su28_800.jpg

              Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
              Medeek Engineering Inc
              design.medeek.com

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              • jujuJ Offline
                juju
                last edited by

                I have not used this extension in a while (and not on any modeling thus), updated again (as I always do when new versions come along) today from the Medeek site, version 1.0.8.

                Strange, I can't seem to get any of the functions to work. The "slab" and "slab on grade" functions are probably the main reasons I got this extension and dev is standing still on "slab", licence update/renewal due within a few months, not a killer amount though but I was hoping these functions would receive some love.

                Another long time problem is under settings, the "trial version" indication does not go away even when I enter my licence information.

                Any ideas?

                Save the Earth, it's the only planet with chocolate.

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                • medeekM Offline
                  medeek
                  last edited by

                  What is the error you are getting in the Ruby console? Please also send me your OS and SU version.

                  I will get to work on the slab tool next. I've been concentrating on the Truss and Wall Plugins and just got back to this one after a hiatus.

                  Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                  Medeek Engineering Inc
                  design.medeek.com

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                  • jujuJ Offline
                    juju
                    last edited by

                    @medeek said:

                    What is the error you are getting in the Ruby console? Please also send me your OS and SU version.

                    I will get to work on the slab tool next. I've been concentrating on the Truss and Wall Plugins and just got back to this one after a hiatus.

                    Sending via PM

                    Save the Earth, it's the only planet with chocolate.

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                    • medeekM Offline
                      medeek
                      last edited by

                      Also be sure to let me know if you are using a metric or imperial template.

                      Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                      Medeek Engineering Inc
                      design.medeek.com

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                      • medeekM Offline
                        medeek
                        last edited by

                        I think I've fixed the bug, download version 1.0.8 again and reinstall, the previous version is broken.

                        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                        Medeek Engineering Inc
                        design.medeek.com

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                        • facerF Offline
                          facer
                          last edited by

                          Suggested Template for reporting issues/anomalies
                          via PM to Medeek. (private Message - refer pic attached)

                          Anomalies Report - Medeek Foundation

                          01 SketchUp Version (Skp_ _ _ _ _ )

                          02 Operating System (OS_ _ _ _ _ _ ) W10 for example

                          03 Are you are using a metric or imperial template?

                          04 Ruby console report
                          (locate on Skp horizontal drop down functions: Window > Ruby console)
                          ** Note open Ruby console BEFORE running plugin.

                          05 Screen capture (if appropriate or helpful in explaining issue)


                          PM - Private Message

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                          • facerF Offline
                            facer
                            last edited by

                            Medeek Foundation Plugin - v 1.0.8 Mar 25, 2017 11:45 am

                            Working Okay!
                            Thank you for your effort.

                            01 SketchUp Version (Skp 2016)

                            02 Operating System (W10 32 bit)

                            03 Using a metric template?

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                            • medeekM Offline
                              medeek
                              last edited by

                              Version 1.0.8 - 03.23.2017

                              • Added crawlspace vent option to stemwall foundations.
                              • Added a "Materials" tab within the global settings; Auto material assigment (colors and textures) is now an option.
                              • Enabled materials for all foundation types.
                              • Added a joist pocket option for stemwall foundations.

                              http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/foundation_su29_800.jpg

                              I've been putting off the joist pocket feature for a while but figured I could spend my Friday night and knock it out. I doubt it will get much use except for certain builders in the State of Oregon.

                              The options for the joist pocket option are:

                              1.) Pocket Width
                              2.) Pocket Height
                              3.) Pocket Depth (into the stemwall)
                              4.) Pocket Spacing (default is 16" o/c, but can be set to any value)

                              If you use joist pockets with either the brick ledge feature or the crawlspace vents you need to realize that the geometry must be such that the various item don't clash. For example the stemwall must be thick enough for a brick ledge and the typical 2.25" depth of the joist pocket.

                              With vents and pocket joists there must be enough vertical clearance between the two otherwise the header will be too thin for the overlying floor joist. One solution to this problem is to have the vents only on the front and back walls while the joist pockets are on the left and right walls.

                              The number of options and inputs is now a bit mind boggling and the code is also at a new level of complexity. Taking all of this to a polygon shaped foundation will be a challenge but that is where it needs to go next.

                              Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                              Medeek Engineering Inc
                              design.medeek.com

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                              • medeekM Offline
                                medeek
                                last edited by

                                Version 1.0.9 - 03.25.2017

                                • Added slab foundation type (rectangular outline only).
                                • Enabled full and partial width interior thickened slab footings.

                                http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/foundation_su30_800.jpg

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                                Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                Medeek Engineering Inc
                                design.medeek.com

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                                • medeekM Offline
                                  medeek
                                  last edited by

                                  The push/pull feature of SketchUp makes things like popping holes and creating extrusions really easy. The garage door shown below is a good example of this. I've boxed out a section in the stemwall for the door and also extruded a piece of the slab out over top of the stemwall.

                                  http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/foundation_su31_800.jpg

                                  The problem arises when the top rebar runs through the door opening. Basically I need to create an opening tool that will remove the rebar as well as the concrete. A virtual concrete saw cutting tool, too bad the boolean operations are not standard with SketchUp Make, this would make my life easier.

                                  Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                  Medeek Engineering Inc
                                  design.medeek.com

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                                  • medeekM Offline
                                    medeek
                                    last edited by

                                    Note that the polygon tool does not create interior holes, there will be a separate tool just for that, similar to my trim and extend tools.

                                    With the rebar in stemwalls, interior footings and edge footings the issue shown above is not a problem, it is just the slab reinforcement that has me stumped at the moment.

                                    Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                    Medeek Engineering Inc
                                    design.medeek.com

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                                    • medeekM Offline
                                      medeek
                                      last edited by

                                      Finally got some time to work on the polygon tool in the foundation plugin, starting with the easy one which is the basic slab.

                                      I've got it working for the concrete but the problem is the slab rebar or mesh, see image below:

                                      http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/foundation_su32_800.jpg

                                      The only way I can see to create the rebar is to use the solid boolean tools (ie. Subtract), however that is only available in the Pro version of SketchUp so the polygon tool would really only be useful or workable in the Pro version of SketchUp. Unfortunately, I don't have enough extra cash at my disposal to even purchase the pro version so I am now at a standstill on this since I can't test or debug it further.

                                      You can literally draw any shape you like but the rebar is configured to always align (parallel) with the edge created by the first and second points.

                                      Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                      Medeek Engineering Inc
                                      design.medeek.com

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                                      • medeekM Offline
                                        medeek
                                        last edited by

                                        http://design.medeek.com/resources/images/foundation_su33_800.jpg

                                        As can be seen in this polygon shape the rebar could be potentially cut in multiple places. The subtraction method makes the most sense but since I don't have that luxury I am working on a different algorithm for putting the rebar only within the concrete and so that it has at least 3" of ground clearance on the sides.

                                        Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                        Medeek Engineering Inc
                                        design.medeek.com

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                                        • facerF Offline
                                          facer
                                          last edited by

                                          Go Medeek!

                                          You are teasing us with these progressive screen shots of
                                          the evolving "polygon" feature. ๐Ÿ˜„ ๐Ÿ˜„ ๐Ÿ˜„

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                                          • medeekM Offline
                                            medeek
                                            last edited by

                                            Haven't figured out the best way to deal with the slab reinforcement yet but I've moved on to start putting together the polygon tool for the Slab-on-Grade. Since the offset line tool is not exposed in the API I've decided to try and use TIG's SmartOffset plugin as a starting point. Unlike the rectangle tool I probably won't have a bend radius on the footing bars, at least not initially. At some point I would like to figure out a plugin or some code that will automatically apply a radius or fillet to two lines/edges, I'm surprised that this functionality is not already built into SketchUp.

                                            The way I will create the SOG is extrude the slab and then use the follow me tool for the footing, then union the two solids together, fairly simple. Any shape or size of SOG will be possible. The basic input (Non-Graphical User Interface) will only allow the entry of one internal footing however I am planning on implementing a Webdialog GUI that will allow the user to create as many interior footings as required and also allow them to even cross each other in grid patterns (ie. X-dir and Y-dir). Things are going to get interesting with this plugin.

                                            The GUI will allow the user to better preview the location and start and end points of the interior footing(s) which will make the entire process much more intuitive and easier to use.

                                            Anchor bolts along the perimeter of the SOG will also be implemented. Hoping to have all of this done by the end of the week, and as time allows. I may have to simply disable the slab mesh/rebar until I can figure out a way to trim it without forcing the user to SketchUp Pro.

                                            Nathaniel P. Wilkerson PE
                                            Medeek Engineering Inc
                                            design.medeek.com

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