Simulating Civil Engineering Projects In Virtual Worlds
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Slides used for a civil engineering presentation given on Dec. 29, 2008, as part of the value-train series. (http://www.value-train.com/)
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- 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
- 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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