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Enabling smooth and scalable dynamic 3D visualization of discrete-event construction simulations

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Vineet R. Kamat,

Julio C. MartinezAuthors Info & Claims

WSC '01: Proceedings of the 33nd conference on Winter simulation

Pages 1528 - 1533

Published: 09 December 2001 Publication History

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Abstract

Visualizing simulated construction operations is an effective means of communicating the logic and the inner working of simulation models in a comprehensive and comprehendible manner. This can facilitate both model verification and validation and help establish credibility of simulation analyses. Due to the inherent working nature of discrete-event simulation systems, visualizing simulated operations in a smooth and continuous manner in 3D virtual worlds presents numerous interesting challenges. This paper describes research being conducted at Virginia Tech to enable smooth and scalable dynamic 3D visualization of discrete-event construction simulations.

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https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/1030453.1030712

Index Terms

Enabling smooth and scalable dynamic 3D visualization of discrete-event construction simulations
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Modeling and simulation
    1. Model development and analysis
      1. Model verification and validation
    2. Simulation types and techniques
      1. Discrete-event simulation
      2. Visual analytics

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WSC '01: Proceedings of the 33nd conference on Winter simulation

December 2001

1595 pages

ISBN:078037309X

Conference Chair:
Matt Rohrer
Brooks Automation, Bountiful, Utah
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Deb Medeiros
Penn State University, University Park, PA
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Mark Grabau
Accenture, Reston, VA

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Khoury HKamat VIoannou PNicol DFujimoto R(2006)Simulation and visualization of air-side operations at Detroit Metropolitan AirportProceedings of the 38th conference on Winter simulation10.5555/1218112.1218482(2029-2038)Online publication date: 3-Dec-2006
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/1218112.1218482
Ioannou PKamat V(2005)Intelligent preemption in construction of a manmade island for an airportProceedings of the 37th conference on Winter simulation10.5555/1162708.1162974(1515-1523)Online publication date: 4-Dec-2005
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/1162708.1162974
Kamat VMartinez JSnowdon JCharnes J(2002)CEPM 4Proceedings of the 34th conference on Winter simulation: exploring new frontiers10.5555/1030453.1030712(1765-1770)Online publication date: 8-Dec-2002
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/1030453.1030712

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