Organizing Timber Model into Stages for Cryengine  

Individual Layers in Sketchup


Once the timber model was complete. Both Matt and I had created around 50 layers each with different parts if the timber house.  I numbered the layers so that there was a correct order that mimics the construction schedule of a house. This will also make a simpler transition into cry engine as we would all understand the order they need to show/hide.   

Made into Stages that combine groups of models

After speaking with Russel and the group we decided to make the process more simple by showing groups of models because with construction, multiple things usually go on at once.

Stages are then shown as scenes with description of what they include. 

After writing the description of each stage of the timber house construction. This was given to Nikko to include in his HUD for Cryengine. The animation also helps Tim and other group members visualize what will be shown in real time at specific points of time. Shown below are the stages and their description.    

STAGE 1 :

Site Unexcavated & Cleared

-          The site is fenced off ready for construction.

-          Site is cleared of any obstructions

STAGE 2 :

Site Excavated

-          Excavation at rear of the slope for retaining wall (30 degree batter)

-          Excavate footing for retaining wall

-          Holes for Post footings are drilled out of the ground

-          Footings for brick wall supports and fire place also dug out 

STAGE 3:

Formwork & Reinforcing

-          Large Cylindrical pipes used for formwork for post footings

-          Plywood formwork  built around all other trenches

-          Steel reinforcing  placed within these excavations adding strength once concrete is pored

STAGE 4:

Pour Concrete & Build Retaining Wall

-          Concrete is poured into formwork and levelled off.

-          Posts anchors are set in post footings

-          Build block retaining wall

-          Placed perforated pipe around retaining wall and backfill around with gravel

-          Fix Ant-cap over post footings

STAGE 5:

Ground Up and Fireplace

-          Fix timber posts (150x150) to anchors

-          Build and clad brick fireplace which also acts as a bearer support for ground floor

-          Fix Timber bearers (300x75 x 2) to posts with bracket

-          Fix timber floor joists (240x45)  to bearers

-          Fix timber floor sheeting to floor joists

-          Timber posts bracing is tensioned

STAGE 6:

First Floor and Brick Supports

-          Build first Floor Studwork with Noggings, bottom and Top plates.

-          Included opening for Windows and Door Frames in Studwork

-          Build Internal Stair case from first floor up to second floor

-          Front Veranda Posts are fixed with brackets to Anchors and bearer brackets

-          Build and clad brick wall supports which also acts as a bearer support for Verandas

STAGE 7:

Second Floor

-          Build Second Floor Studwork with Noggings, bottom and Top plates.

-          Included opening for Windows and Door Frames in Studwork

-          Steel Frame for large Curtain Wall Window

-          Timber Posts for Verandas and Steel Structure Support fixed to anchors

-          Fix Front joists and floor sheeting

-          Fix Front  veranda bearers to Brick wall supports

-          Fix Joists across Studwork for second floor

-          Fix floor sheeting to joists

-          Fix bearers and joists for Back veranda 

-          Entry Stairs

STAGE 8:

Roof & Steel Structure

-          Fix Roof Joists and Rafters to Studwork

-          Metal Roof Sheeting

-          Steel Structure beams fix to timber posts

-          Roof Sheeting over front veranda

STAGE 9:

Details and Finishes

-          External Claddings

-          Insulation Batts

-          Internal Plaster Board

-          Doors and Windows

-          Railings

-          Fireplace Steel Chimney

SECTION

-          Long Section of house 


Image showing all Timber Stages from 1-9