Application of a Virtual Environment System in Building  Sciences Education

Setareh, Mehdi; Bowman, Doug A.; Kalita, Alex; Gracey, Matthew; Lucas, Jason

doi:10.1061/(asce)1076-0431(2005)11:4(165)

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“…Virtual environments are becoming relevant for science education in different areas, such as computer science education (Broisin et al, 2017), nanotechnology education (Xie and Lee, 2012;Schönborn et al, 2016), biology education (Poland et al, 2003;Paxinou et al, 2020), building sciences education (Setareh et al, 2005), health science education (Chou et al, 2001), chemistry education (Miller et al, 2021), among others. Research suggests that VR can be effectively implemented as a virtual class for web-based science education (Shin, 2002).…”

Section: Virtual and Augmented Reality In Science Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of virtual reality use on the teaching and learning of vectors

Campos

Hidrogo²,

Zavala³

2022

Front. Educ.

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The use of virtual reality in education has enabled the possibility of representing abstract concepts and virtually manipulating them, providing a suitable platform for understanding mathematical concepts and their relation with the physical world. In this contribution, we present a study that aims to evaluate the students’ experience using a virtual reality (VR) tool and their learning of three-dimensional vectors in an introductory physics university course. We followed an experimental research design, with a control and an experimental group, for measuring students’ performance in a pre-post 3D vectors questionnaire. We surveyed the experimental group about their perception of VR use regarding their learning objectives, their experience using VR as a learning tool during the sessions, and the value of using VR in class. We found that on the items in which visualization was important, students in the experimental group outperformed the students in the control group. Students evaluated the VR tool as having a positive impact on their course contents learning and as a valuable tool to enhance their learning experience. We identified four hierarchical categories in which students perceived the use of virtual reality helped them learn the course contents: Visualization, 3D Visualization, Identification, and Understanding. Overall, this study’s findings contribute to the knowledge of using virtual reality for education at the university level. We encourage university instructors to think about incorporating VR in their classes.

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Section: Virtual and Augmented Reality In Science Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of virtual reality use on the teaching and learning of vectors

Campos

Hidrogo²,

Zavala³

2022

Front. Educ.

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“…VR has also been used for safety education and training in construction through simulations of risk scenarios [4]. XR has been used in structural analysis to visualise the implicit structural knowledge of a combination of entities and complement traditional teaching methods to effectively convey concepts such as lateral torsional buckling, the visualisation of connections between structural elements, stress, strain, and the limit state of each type of connection in steel [26,39,84].…”

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Critical analysis of the use of extended reality XR for training in civil engineering

Proboste Martinez,

Muñoz La Rivera,

Serrano

2024

Comp Applic In Engineering

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Construction 4.0 promotes digital transformation through automation, robotisation, and the integration of systems and processes into digital environments, with direct links to real systems, using a wide range of technologies. The risk here is centred on having very advanced machines with people not prepared to use them. If the training is centred on teaching people, however, the risk is transferred to having overqualified equipment. In search of this balance, the study, analysis, and evaluation of human–machine interaction are crucial, as are correctly identifying the tools through which this interaction is achieved. Extended reality (XR), emerging technology within Construction 4.0, seems to be a tool that offers an environment conducive to achieving these interactions and meeting the objectives sought. In civil engineering, efforts have been directed towards the study and development of applications of XR experiences rather than the application of this technology in a transcendental way in civil engineering training. This research identifies developments in XR experiences and analyses their use, application methodologies, and training areas that include immersive training, as well as the relationship between XR and construction industry methodologies and technologies, such as building information modelling.

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“…Virtual reality also has applications for acquiring theoretical knowledge in civil engineering. So, for example, Chou et al [18] developed an application for teaching a static strength analysis of simple structures, while Setareh [26] developed one for modelling the behaviour of building structures during seismic activity. Jason [30] used VR goggles and a developed virtual environment to teach students how to design assemblies of frame structures.…”

Section: Educationmentioning

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Application of Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in Mining and Civil Engineering

Strzałkowski,

Bęś,

Szóstak

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Virtual reality (VR) is one of the most innovative technologies that allows the development of a computerised, three-dimensional image that imitates reality. With this solution, it is possible to show different objects and even simulate a sequence of actions. The application of virtual reality technology in industries with high accident rates, such as mining and construction, contributes to sustainability by enhancing occupational health and safety (OHS) practices. However, it should be emphasised that the application of VR in these industries is much broader and includes aspects such as visualisation, monitoring and design. This research contributes to sustainability by identifying research gaps, providing an in-depth systematic review of the use of virtual reality technology and outlining the potential of VR technology to advance safety practices in mining and construction, thereby promoting the well-being of workers, reducing accidents and minimising negative environmental impacts associated with workplace incidents. Based on the analyses performed, the future of VR technology for improving work processes in terms of the safety, efficiency and profitability of implementation is outlined. The results of this study provide a comprehensive framework for identifying research gaps in this area to advance research in the academic community and to improve safety in mining and construction workplaces.

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Application of a Virtual Environment System in Building Sciences Education

Cited by 14 publications

References 15 publications

Impact of virtual reality use on the teaching and learning of vectors

Impact of virtual reality use on the teaching and learning of vectors

Critical analysis of the use of extended reality XR for training in civil engineering

Application of Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in Mining and Civil Engineering

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