You can now use mixed reality technology to virtually view holograms of 3D objects and to
interact with them. Using Microsoft HoloLens, which is a lightweight headset,
you can view your 3D engineering model holograms in relationship to the real
physical world surrounding you. This is a part of the Mixed-Reality
Pilot Program, launched by AECOM and Trimble.
Benefits for using mixed reality technology in
construction:
● Increase efficiency in project
management and understanding
● You, your design team, and your clients
can use your respective HoloLens to collaborate simultaneously in the mixed
reality environment. You can then explain your structural design in a more
visual and direct manner with the holograms. Using the visuals, alongside with
your explanations, you can explain why you have chosen the current slab systems
and the structural framing. You can
point out the relevant stability systems on the hologram to explain to your
team how the stability elements are resisting lateral loads. You can also point out the
critical and alternative gravity
load paths in the
structure and explain how the loads transfer to the foundation. That way, your
team can use this technology to better understand complex
structural engineering concepts in relationship to the design, which can speed
up the design process and decrease interpretation errors. You can also use the
holograms to show contractors what the design team is proposing, in order to
garner accurate understanding of the structure. Each party can easily
understand the design, visualize what needs
to build, and where to build through the HoloLens, even without the necessary
technical knowledge.
● Increase functionality
● Holograms can be changed and
moved; therefore if any changes are to be
made, they can be made on the spot. Holograms are also
controlled by gestures, voice, and gaze, making it more interactive to the user.
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● Increase time management
● Your team members can also use HoloLens
remotely and simultaneously by viewing the same holographic projections in
different locations, effectively sharing and collaborating ideas. Travel can be reduced. Updated designs and data can be shared with everyone in the design team.
● Decrease mistakes and misunderstandings
for design review
● The 3D projections of the construction
model or the design model can be overlayed onto
the as-built situation at the real site condition. Consultants and contractors
can then use the combined model to interpret any clashes and to remediate any
design errors before actually constructing with the design model. There will
not be a need to make CAD drawings of the as-built structure just to overlay
them on the CAD drawings of construction models. The design team can also
determine whether certain equipment can fit in certain rooms, whether structural
walls or columns need to be moved, and whether
rooms have sufficient headrooms, just by
analyzing the holograms. This will enhance accuracy and data interpretation.
Since fewer errors will be made during the
construction phase and future difficulties or clashes can be foreseen during
the design phase, there will be less variation orders from the contractor and
less abortive work in the future.
● Decrease traditional CAD drawing work
and other visualization efforts
● There will be no need to draw any plans
or sections, since the design team, contractors, and the clients can easily
visualize all aspects of the structure from the holograms themselves.
Everything, including details and sections, can be
presented as holograms. There will be no more fuss about drawing
presentation, format, clarity, conventions. Moreover, holograms
can also be changed by the user, so several schemes can be presented.
● Increase approval rates
● Presenting to authorities can be much easier
with holograms. With holograms, you can now convey information about the design
much more clearly and at a more visualized level. There will be no more need
for reports, posters, samples, etc. Authorities can now visualize the load path, the critical
structural elements,
and thestructural framing in a three dimensional manner.
With authorities understanding the structure more effectively, it is certain
that presenting the structure with holograms will bring a faster approval and
consent process for construction.
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Mixed reality is transforming the
construction industry by storm, with its potential to
drastically reduce schedule delays and costs and increase
interaction with clients and the design team.