Transcript Virtual Reality in Construction Cost Estimating By

Virtual Reality in Construction
Cost Estimating
By Mandy Frazure
Advisors:
Dr. Tulio Sulbaran
Prof. Doris Kemp
Dr. Shelton Houston
Objective
It is the researcher’s intention to research existing
software on the market and to develop/alter a three
dimensional software program aiding in the estimating
and visualization processes of the construction industry
Activities Accomplished
Identify Virtual Reality Software
 Identify Cost Database
 Acquire VR Software and Cost Database
 Filter Cost Data for Division 9
 Get familiar with VR Software and Cost Data Software
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Methodology
Activity 1: Identify Virtual Reality Software
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Identify the software to be used in creating the project
Research by internet and/or contact persons in the AEC
industry to inquire about what software that is currently
being used the most in the AEC industry
Make a decision based on current programs, availability,
price, and compatibility
Identify the software to be used in creating the
project-
VizX3D
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Uses the OpenGL Render system
Imports VRML
Exports interactive 3D scenes as VRML and X3D
Import Textures
A web-based window that allows you to navigate through
the project
Research by internet and/or contact persons in the
AEC industry to inquire about what software that is
currently being used the most in the AEC industryContacted 21 people and found these were the programs used
Autodesk Products:
• Viz 4******
• Viz 2005*
• 3D Studio Viz*
• Architectural Desktop*
• AutoCAD********
• Lighscape*
Other:
• FormZ****
• Chief Architect*
• Sketchup*
• None*******
Make a decision based on current programs,
availability, price, and compatibilityFile types VizX3D supports:
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3D Studio
DXF
TrueSpace
Wavefront
SoftImage!XSI
Lightwave
LightScape
Renderware
Scenery Animator
Stereo Lithography
3D Metaphile
Direct X
XGL
XYZ
Binary DEM
ASCII DEM
Micro DEM
Imagine
Sculpt
Activity 2: Identify Cost Database
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Choose a cost database
according to the most
efficient and up to date
information by
researching existing
construction cost
estimate databasesRS Means- up-to-date
and information easily
acquired
Databases:
 RS Means
 National Estimator 32
 Timberline
 Vertigraph, INC
 Master Builder 2004
 WinEstimator, INC
Activity 3: Acquire VR Software and Cost Databases
VR Software
-VizX3D
• Downloaded online
Cost Database
• Paper Copy
-RS Means
Activity 4: Filter Cost Data for Division 9
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Done
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RS Means “Building Construction Cost
Data”
Activity 5: Get familiar with VR Software and Cost
Data Software
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Get familiar with the software proposed to create project by
researching linkage methods and processes to implement into the
project
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Vizx3D_1_2.vzx
Linking:
 Php
 My SQL
 PhPMyAdmin
-Scripting
-Table Writing
-Creating Interface
Remaining Activities
Activity 6: Create a pseudo code to link VR to cost
database
 Activity 7: Identify and acquire architectural
plans for VR project
 Activity 8: Create VR project
 Activity 9: Link VR and cost database with pseudo
code
 Activity 10: Create code and implement: Phase 1
 Activity 11: Create code and implement
(Revisions): Phase 2
 Activity 12: Prepare paper following conference
proceedings
 Activity 13: Final preparation for thesis
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