Virtual Construction Simulator: Developing An Experiential Learning Simulation For Improved Learning of Construction Engineering and Management Concepts

该项目建立在一个成功的以前的程序，开发了一个虚拟模拟器教学建筑工程。该项目正在取得的进步包括增加不同程度的复杂性，使所有知识水平的学生都会发现材料的吸引力，而不是压倒性的。这种严肃的教育模拟是用来给那些由于物理环境中固有的危险而无法在真实的建筑项目中工作的学生带来真实感。通过模拟，学生可以安全地从错误中学习。除了扩展模拟器的功能外，该项目还评估了本科工程教育中严重模拟的有效性。从这个项目产生的知识将在许多其他工程教育环境中有广泛的应用。

This project builds on a successful previous program that developed a virtual simulator for teaching construction engineering. The advancements that this project is making include adding varying levels of complexity so that students of all knowledge levels will find the materials engaging and not overwhelming. This serious educational simulation is used to bring a sense of authenticity to students who cannot work in a real construction project due to the inherent danger in the physical environment. Through the simulation, students can safely learn from mistakes.In addition to expanding the simulator's capabilities the project is evaluating the efficacy of serious simulations in Undergraduate Engineering Education. Knowledge generated from this project will have wide application in many other engineering education settings.