Development of methodology and virtual system for optimised simulation of road design data

Current virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) tools do not lend themselves well to the simulation of non-repetitive activities that could be involved in road construction and heavy civil engineering projects. Therefore it is argued in this paper that specialised functions are required to s...

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Published in:Automation in construction 2010-12, Vol.19 (8), p.1000-1015
Main Authors: Kang, Leen Seok, Moon, Hyoun Seok, Dawood, Nashwan, Kang, Min Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
4D CAD
Activity diagram
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Computation methods. Tables. Charts
Design engineering
Design visualisation
Earthwork simulation
Exact sciences and technology
Methodology
Optimization
Project management. Process of design
Road construction
Road design
Road types (roads, freeways, express ways, etc.)
Roads
Simulation
Structural analysis. Stresses
Transportation infrastructure
Virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR)
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Summary:Current virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) tools do not lend themselves well to the simulation of non-repetitive activities that could be involved in road construction and heavy civil engineering projects. Therefore it is argued in this paper that specialised functions are required to support the use of VR and AR tools to visually design and simulate such projects. The prime objective of this study is to develop visual design and simulation analysis functions to support optimum road design by extending the applicability of current virtual reality (VR) systems to the design phase of road construction projects. The VR simulation functions developed in this research enable visual inspection of road alignment and earthwork status, simulation of alternative routes, and selection of optimum design route. This study implements a methodology for configuring VR simulation functions and develops a VR system for optimising the road design data. The research results include an improved road design process as a result of the application of the VR functions developed.
ISSN:0926-5805
1872-7891
DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2010.09.001