Application of Visualization in Structural Engineering Design
Abstract
The addition of improved visualization capabilities to engineering design applications can help engineers visualize problems better, analyze problems more accurately, and find better solutions. Applications that involve visualization commonly use the visual modes of volume visualization, color shading, contour lines, animation, and surface representation techniques. However, little research has been done concerning the application of visual modes in structural engineering design analysis. This basic research study investigated how different visual modes influence engineers' decisions in solving problems, and attempted to determine significant differences between the effectiveness of various visual modes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA371487
Entities
People
- Beth Brucker
- Blessing Adeoye
- Victor Aviles
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory