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

本项目建立在一个成功的项目基础上，开发了一个用于建筑工程教学的虚拟模拟器。这个项目所取得的进步包括增加不同程度的复杂性，以便所有知识水平的学生都能发现材料的吸引力，而不是压倒性的。这种严肃的教育模拟是为了给那些由于物理环境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肃模拟的有效性。从这个项目中产生的知识将在许多其他工程教育环境中得到广泛应用。

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.