Engineering in 3D

Simulating Engineering Concepts and Design with Virtual 3D Models

How we got here

Where we are today

What are the challenges we face

What are the possibilities

Pre-1970s/1980s Board drafting with paper and writing utensils

1970s/1980sComputers and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) begin entering the mainstream industry

How we got here

How we got here

1990s and on• 3D Models• Animation• Video• Game Engines• Synchronous design &

learning environments (virtual worlds)

• Immersive Devices• 3D Printing

Where we are today

Federal Initiatives

Public InvolvementPlanning Tool

By Spencer Boomhower,

Cupola MediaIn Unity3D

http://www.cupolamedia.com/interactive-visualization-marmoset-street/

Visualizations

Streetscape ProjectVisualization using Second Life

Simulations

Transportation Project

Simulation using

Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe

Premiere and Craft

Asset Management

Augview – AR Mobile Asset Management App http://www.augview.net

Virtual Trade Shows

Education

Idea/Design ExchangesEngineers from anywhere in the world can meet in virtual

environments to share ideas and discuss and compare engineering designs

Integration of tools

Acceptance & management of technology within the industry

Professional development

What are the challenges?

CAD – 3D Modeling

Data Collection (Surveying/LIDAR)

Office Graphics (charts/tables)

Images & Graphics (vector/raster)

Animation

Audio & Video

Operational Data Feeds

GIS & Databases

Game Engines

Viewers

Integration of Tools?

3D Printing

Automated Machine Guidance

Integration?

We still have engineers not yet using CAD

Acceptance & Management?

Acceptance & Management?

We still have top level managers who do not understand technology

We still have engineers not yet using CAD

Professional Development?

Professional Development?

Full integration and immersion for

• Planning, Design, Construction, Operation, Costs

• Education• Public Involvement/Input

What are the possibilities?

Employee program support

ImmersiveDesign

What are the possibilities?

Employee Support &Programs

What are the possibilities?

Health Hood – support for employee wellness programs

Thank You!

Pam Broviak, PEPublic Works Group/GovGridhttp://www.publicworksgroup.com/blogpwg@publicworksgroup.com

Thank You!