Development of Multiphysics Enriched Mixed Reality Game for Geotechnical Engineering Education
Publication: Geo-Congress 2023
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This study aims to develop a multiphysics-enriched mixed reality game system that provides an integrated geotechnical learning experience with visualization, collaboration, and simulation tools. This paper summarizes the game development works. Essential game components, such as player characters, geotechnical testing devices and tools, and laboratory environment, were created for the virtual game. Multiple mini-games incorporating geotechnical concepts are designed to further encourage the players to play the game. The thermal conductivity and direct shear tests will be performed in a virtual walk-in environmental chamber with controllable temperature. Using these experimental results as modeling inputs, finite element simulations are integrated to support the geothermal pile analysis under field conditions. Players will be able to visualize the simulation results through the augmented reality technique. The entire game is created as a mobile game platform, which enables players to use personal smartphone or tablet devices. The work is expected to improve undergraduate students’ interests and success in geotechnical engineering coursework, as well as provide developmental insights and educational background to inform researchers who seek to develop similar games.
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