Simulating Civil Engineering Projects In Virtual Worlds
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The document discusses the application of virtual worlds in civil engineering project simulations, highlighting their benefits in urban planning, citizen engagement, and education. Tools like the Skytran system in Second Life have been effective in visualizing designs and facilitating communication with the public. While still in exploratory stages, virtual worlds offer opportunities for improved project visualization, training, and community involvement.
Simulating Civil Engineering Projects In Virtual Worlds
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- 2. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Virtual world tools can aid in the planning phase SkyTran system set up by Crista Lopes in Second Life “ The virtual version of SkyTran has already been useful in addressing urban-planning issues, such as demonstrating how close the tracks could be to buildings and vegetation without making passengers uncomfortable” Chris Perkins, chief executive of Unimodal
- 3. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Virtual worlds improve citizen engagement Birmingham, England is exploring citizen engagement in Second Life through the use of virtual world tools
- 4. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Virtual worlds allow for alternate visualizations of plan
- 5. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Future builds? With its city center built in 3-D, cities could require developers to submit their proposals in 3-D, fit them into place, and collect citizen input through in-world surveys
- 6. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Future builds? Zoning regulations can be difficult for citizens to understand – a display of examples can help educate people about proper uses
- 7. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds 3-D elements in virtual worlds can be used to create design aids
- 8. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds 3-D libraries can be built as resources for designs
- 9. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Future builds? 3-D visualizations of diagrams from the MUTCD not only serve as resources for those designing and placing signs, but also offer a resource for drivers
- 10. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Clicking an info button distributes a note card with more specific code information. Virtual Worlds can be used to visualize specifications & standards
- 11. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Future builds? The bidding process is enhanced with an in-world build of a project.
- 12. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Operators of facilities can enter virtual worlds to better visualize and monitor operations
- 13. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Virtual worlds offer an easy way for engineering students to scope out their prospective colleges Gateway College’s display at college fair Overview of college fair held in Second Life in 2008
- 14. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Online training and education can be enhanced through the use of Virtual Worlds This bridge has been built by the Texas Engineering Extension to demonstrate bridge maintenance issues
- 15. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Online training and education can be enhanced through the use of Virtual Worlds Animations in-world, like this brick-laying display, can be used to illustrate the trades and practices on a typical jobsite
- 16. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Field trips can also be taken in virtual worlds saving on costs and allowing for online participation Cement plant sim Topographic map display
- 17. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Virtual worlds can help educate the public about concepts & solutions that are normally difficult to visualize A display showing how to reroute plumbing to avoid sewer backups A display showing how to mitigate radon in a home
- 18. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds Future builds? Like the college fair, an industry trade show allows for networking, 24/7 display of products, increased attendance
- 19. Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds In the civil engineering industry, we are still in the exploratory phase of using virtual worlds However, like any emerging technology, we need to consider how to implement it as a tool & help guide development of the software
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