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Google Sketchup
This category covers questions about Google SketchUp, a free downloadable version of the original SketchUp that is open to the public. SketchUp was originally owned by @Last Software and was acquired by Google on March 14, 2006. SketchUp is a three-dimensional modeling program utilized by Google to facilitate the placement of models in various Google-owned programs such as Google Earth.
117 Questions
What is the price for the Sketchup Pro?
SketchUp Pro is listed as $495.00 directly on their web store. It is CAD software that would be useful for engineers, home builders, designers and architects.
Types of tender and processing tender?
There are three types of tendering methods used in construction industry!
1. Open Tendering
2. Selective Tendering
3. Negotiated Tendering.
Open tender is an arrangement where an advertisement in local newspapers or trade journals invites contractors to apply for tender documents.
A deposit is usually required to ensure that only serious offers are made;
Presumably it is needed to cover the cost of copying the documents. Local authorities have been advised against open tendering because it often leads to excessive tender lists where the cost of abortive tendering is considerable. There are instances of selection criteria being applied after the tender has been submitted, so a bid could be rejected if a contractor does not belong to an approved trade association.
Advantages of Open Tender
The main advantage of such tendering is as follow:
- Give high level of competition and contractors tend to give best prices as compare to other tendering method
- There is no list of restrictive tenderer, which does not allow favoritism
- It is very transparent process which ensures that only the contractor with the best price and meeting all the technical requirements will win the tender.
- This process is usually manage by procurement board where its staff are trained for such exercises and board ensure that all the procedures involved in tender are followed.
Disadvantages of Open Tender
The low price usually detriment of quality and often result in the client obtaining poor quality job and late completion of work.
Given that its open tender and thus there are no restrictions on the number of contractor who can bid and become bulky and lengthy job for tender analyses which often result in delays and high cost.
Selective tender: Selective tendering consists of drawing up a list of chosen firms and asking them to tender. It is by far the most common arrangement because it allows price to be the deciding criterion; all other selection factors will have been dealt with at the pre-qualification stage. There are three ways in which selective tendering lists are drawn up:
- An advertisement may produce several interested contractors and suitable Firms are selected to tender.
- The consultants may contact those they would wish to put on an ad-hoc list.
- Many local authorities and national bodies keep approved lists of contractors in certain categories, such as work type and cost range. Contractors who ask to be included on select lists of tenderer are usually asked to provide information about their financial and technical performance, particularly about the type of work under consideration. The National Joint Consultative Committee for Building (NJCC) has written the 'Standard form of tendering questionnaire - private edition' so contractors can prepare answers to relevant questions in advance. The questions mainly deal with projects carried out during the previous three years. Once the form has been completed, it can be used for specific projects or for those compiling lists of selected contractors.
Ngotiated Tender :under this method normally one contractor is approached and such tender mainly used for specialist work such as lift system or airport project at big level, in such case there are limited number of contractor who do such work in the market .it is based on one-to-one discussion with contractors to negotiated the terms of contract
What are disadvantages of a man made structures?
Man-made structures can have several disadvantages, including environmental impact, such as habitat destruction and increased pollution. They often require significant resources for construction and maintenance, leading to depletion of natural materials. Additionally, these structures can contribute to urban heat islands and alter local ecosystems. Finally, they may also be prone to deterioration and require ongoing investment to ensure safety and functionality.
How do you show a mountain with contour lines?
First of all, you need to make the mountain without the contour lines with the sandbox tools,
Then, move the whole mountain above the ground say, 6". Then, make a huge rectangle quite a bit bigger then your mountain, then make the rectangle a component, copy it up about 1-50' (Making an array) depending on the size of your mountain until you can't see the top of the highest peak, and select the mountain and all of the rect components, and run Intersect With Model. Then, delete the components, and move the mountain, and the newly created contour lines, back to their original spots. Done!
A hand plant is a skateboarding or snowboarding trick where the rider uses one hand to plant on the ground while balancing on the other hand or on their feet, often during a transition or on a ramp. It typically involves lifting the board off the surface while performing a stylish pose or rotation. Hand plants can be executed in various styles, including variations like the "handplant grab," where the rider grabs the board while in the hand plant position. This trick showcases balance, strength, and creativity in freestyle riding.
Would Sketchup tutorials be a good way to learn to use the program?
As an educator, I would tell you that all tutorials help learn a new skill! Video tutorials are especially useful and the Sketchup tutorials are no different. In addition to the video tutorials, they offer models to work with "hands on."
There are several things we have plants for. 1. Oxygen- Plants convert our waste Carbon Dioxide into oxygen. 2. Food- Humans eat plants and so do the animals we ourselves feed on. 3. Housing- Some people live in trees. 4. Materials- Wood is a key material and very versatile. 5. Beauty- They're nice to look at. And I'm sure that there are several more.
Structural clues are used in answering text completion. There are four classifications of structural clues. These include causal, contract, comparison, and condition.
How to plant alstonia scholaris?
just copy - paste from http://www.worldagroforestrycentre.org/Sea/Products/AFDbases/AF/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=201
right now, I just starting it from the seed.
hope this help
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Propagation methods
Natural regeneration is often scarce; seedlings are found scattered in groups, particularly in open places at forest edges and in secondary forest. Regeneration can be enhanced by enrichment planting using the strip system, but sufficient opening of the canopy is essential for optimal growth of the seedlings. Seeds are difficult to collect, as the fruits open while still on the tree. The germination rate of fresh seeds is high, nearly 100%. A. scholaris has been grafted. Cleft grafting and inverted T-grafting have been found to be most appropriate.
Tree Management
Regular dry season watering is essential for good growth, and deep mulch has proved beneficial to young trees. It has been managed as a fuelwood species in Sri Lanka under a short coppice rotation of 6-8 years. In a social forestry planting in India, the species reached 3.6 m height and 10 cm diameter at 3.5 years in mixed species. In plantations in Taiwan, it reached an average of 23.5 m in height and 51 cm dbh in 18 years. A maximum of 35 m in height and 109 cm dbh was attained at 41 years of age.
Can plants be revived after they get frosted?
It depends if it was a really heavy frost or not. The next time it frosts, put wooden stakes around your garden and spread old bedsheets on top of them to keep the frost out. This helps a lot. If your plants are annuals, make sure when it starts snowing, you cover them up with hay or leaves. This seems to work pretty well.
Some plants will regrow from the roots, but for many it will be the end. If only the top leaves are burnt, leave them as they will protect the others in subsequent frosts. If you find the plants frosted before the sun has reached them, water the foliage as it can sometimes prevent the plant's cells from bursting.
It depends on how you define a sunroom. A sunroom made with either aluminum, pvc, or wood with 80% glass walls can range between 200 - 600 a square foot. An addition can start at 110 a square foot and go to 400 a square foot.
Cost per square feet for a home addition depends on several variables. These variables include;
-How much of the work will be done by people you hire versus how much you will do yourself.
-What rooms will be added - bathrooms are more expensive than a garage as 2 extremes
-Which contractor you hire - and where you live. Labor rates and profit goals of contractors vary greatly across the country
-The design of the addition. Is it simple or complicated.
-The types of materials and fixtures you select. Simple door know can range in cost from $5 to $500.
Can you make games out of Google sketchup models?
Yes, there is a plugin known as Sketchy Physics by which you can design simple games and run physical stimulations.
To visit the homepage of Sketchy Physics, check the related link.
What is the cutical of a plant?
A waxy,waterproof texture that covers the leaves of most plants to hold it water.
What is the SketchUp Library used for?
Sketchup Library is a program to design, construct, and engineer three dimensional models. The Library is used as a collection for different Sketchup projects.
How much memory does Google SketchUp take?
The amount of memory (RAM) Google SketchUp or any other design tool out there is using, is relative to the complexity of the model you are working on. Ideally, the more the better, but that is also Operating system (OS) limited:
- Sketchup is a 32bit application.
- Windows 32bit cannot address (use) more than 3GB or RAM (3.2GB, but w/e). Having more than 3GB (or 4GB, still you cannot use all of it) in a 32bit Windows Machine is pointless. Macs work a bit differently, so even 32bit OS can address more than that.
- Individual Applications are not allowed by 32bit Windows to use address more than 2GB of RAM.
- Windows 64bit, by default, run 32bit Applications (like Sketchup) with the same 2GB limitation, only that can be "patched", so each can use up to 4GB (64bit apps do not have such limiations, but SU is not one of them yet).
You can follow the guide in this site to do so:
http://maketecheasier.com/increase-memory-limit-for-32-bit-applications-in-windows-64-bit-os/2011/08/13
How do you get people in SketchUp?
To add people in SketchUp, you can use the 3D Warehouse, which is an online repository of user-generated models. Simply search for "people" or "human figures" in the 3D Warehouse and download your desired models directly into your project. Alternatively, you can create simple silhouettes using the drawing tools or import images of people and apply them as textures on flat surfaces. For more realistic scenes, consider using components that include shadows and are designed for scale.
How do you create a sphere in Google sketchup?
To create a sphere in Google SketchUp, start by drawing a circle using the Circle tool. Select the circle and use the "Follow Me" tool, then click on the circle's edge and drag it along a vertical line to form a sphere. Adjust the radius of the circle to change the size of the sphere as needed. Finally, you can smooth the sphere by using the "Soften Edges" option under the "Window" menu to give it a polished look.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of solid fence and full view fence?
Solid fences provide privacy, noise reduction, and security, making them ideal for creating secluded outdoor spaces. However, they can obstruct views and limit natural light. In contrast, full view fences offer unobstructed sightlines and a more open feel, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of a property. The downside is that they provide less privacy and security, making them less suitable for areas where seclusion is a priority.
