Date of Award
12-2017
Degree Name
Master of Science in Engineering
Department
Civil and Construction Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Yufeng Hu
Second Advisor
Dr. Jiansong Zhang
Third Advisor
Dr. Jun-Seok Oh
Keywords
Constructability, steel structure, visualization, Building Information Modeling (BIM), game simulation
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This research aims to visualize a steel structural design to: (1) analyze its constructability, and (2) support collaboration between project participants at the planning stage. The visualization uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) and game engine simulation to develop a realistic interactive simulation for constructability analysis. A case study experiment was conducted on visualizing the erection process of a steel structure to facilitate the understanding of needed construction operation. The simulation incorporated construction domain knowledge through various entity components and predefined interaction rules. Results showed that through such a visualization method, field operation can be observed in real-time at the planning stage to achieve constructability analysis objectives that is going to help with: (1) knowledge and information sharing among project participants, (2) decision making in a timely manner, and (3) workers’ education and training in field operation environment.
Recommended Citation
Al Dafaay, Mohammed, "Visualizing the Constructability of a Steel Structure Using Building Information Modeling and Game Simulation" (2017). Masters Theses. 2010.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/2010