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
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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 Collegeโs 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
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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