4. Visualization and Animation of 3D CAD Building&Construction Models

Yvan J. Beliveau

There is a need to better understand design data for building and construction of facilities. With the proposed CAVE resources it will be possible for the user to animate and visualize CAD model simulations where the user can interactively travel through and become part of the CAD models. There is a further need to link in object oriented capability for different user data bases that are needed to support task and operations throughout the life cycle of the construction of a facility. This CAVE interface would be used both for building and construction research and educational programs on campus.