Visualizing the engineering project lifecycle - Unite Copenhagen
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The document discusses Aurecon's Unsigned Studio, which specializes in integrating engineering, technology, and visualization to enhance project lifecycle management through real-time visual solutions. It highlights the importance of using modern tools for effective design proposals, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making during various project stages, from initial proposals to asset management. Ultimately, it emphasizes the transformative role that visualization technologies, particularly Unity, play in improving communication and operational efficiency throughout engineering projects.
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Visualizing the engineering project lifecycle - Unite Copenhagen
- 2. Visualizing the engineering project lifecycle Michael Gardiner Real-time Technical Lead Unsigned Studio, Aurecon
- 3. A little bit of context… 3 — Aurecon is a global, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy — More than 7000 staff in over 80 offices worldwide — Aurecon have been offering Visualisation as a service for 15 years — Exploring real-time since mid-2000’s – RTRE, Quest3D — Unity since 2011 – Unity 3.4 — In 2019, Aurecon announced the formation of Unsigned Studio
- 4. — We are a global 3D visualisation and creative technology studio — We are an Aurecon business — We combine engineering, technology and visualisation to make cool stuff Unsigned Studio – who are we? 4
- 5. Unsigned Studio – who are we? 5
- 7. – Large, complicated projects – Multi-disciplinary model coordination – Working with large teams – Operating globally – Risk aversion and risk management – Increased litigation – New ways of working: – Building Information Modelling (BIM) – Project Information Management Standards (PIMS) – Huge external pressure to ‘get it right’
- 8. How can smart visualisation make it easier?
- 9. – Evaluate multiple design options – Interrogate model for BIM metadata – Physics-based clash detection – Dynamically connect to Asset Management databases – Create bespoke engineering tools – View and interact with dense point clouds – Perform sunlight and shadow analysis – Virtual end-user testing (pedestrians, cars, bicycles, train drivers) – Evaluate design fit-for-purpose
- 10. At Unsigned Studio, we achieve this through a framework.
- 11. Framework frame·work | ˈfrām-ˌwərk Noun a : An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle or object. b : a skeletal, openwork, or structural frame
- 12. – Introduce a ‘single visual language’ – Rapid project creation – Faster design iteration – Consistent look, feel and toolset – Minimum standards of visual quality – Robust base for future expansion – Brand building and awareness – A unique key differentiator
- 14. – Modern, accessible front-end – Extendable back-end – Editor tools and workflows – Integrated desktop and VR – Mobile - ready
- 15. [ siteLab 1 min ]
- 20. [ Placeholder – Project Life Cycle Diagram ]
- 21. A note on project confidentiality
- 24. You have to win that project.
- 25. Wouldn’t it make sense to give yourself every possible advantage?
- 26. Proposals still exist in a paper world.
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- 29. What will proposal submissions look like in 5 years?
- 30. [ Placeholder – Digital Proposal Delivery ]
- 31. Until then... How can digital tools supplement the proposal process?
- 32. – Major road upgrade project – Multiple sites will need to be closed down for re-surfacing / upgrading works – Different options to approach how to close down sites, each with pros and cons – How to impress upon the client that each option has been carefully considered? Proposal Example – iPad App
- 33. [ Demo 1 min ]
- 35. You’ve won the project.
- 36. You’ve come up with a few different design options.
- 37. What’s the best way to engage with stakeholders and the community?
- 39. What’s the best way to engage with stakeholders and the community?
- 40. What’s the best way to engage with stakeholders and the community?
- 41. What about a more engaging experience?
- 42. [RP2J Image – existing]
- 43. [RP2J Image – design]
- 44. [RP2J Image – design from house]
- 45. Sydney has a problem.
- 46. Sydney cyclists have a problem.
- 47. Sydney cyclists have a problem.
- 48. Sydney cyclists have a problem.
- 49. Sydney cyclists have a problem.
- 50. – View existing site and context – Explore multiple design options – Test options in VR – Engage with local community and stakeholders Optioneering Example – Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway
- 51. [ siteLab SHB Demo 1 min ]
- 52. [ VR Bike Demo 1 min ]
- 53. Stakeholder Testing 53 — End-user fit for purpose? — Wayfinding and navigation — Space Utilisation
- 55. How can visualisation allow engineers to make better decisions?
- 56. By allowing the flexibility to build custom solutions,
- 57. To solve specific problems.
- 58. Challenge: Rail Signal Sighting 58 Ensuring train drivers have adequate sighting to rail signals when operating the train. — No foolproof process — Difficult to uncover issues prior to construction — Often involving costly re-work Courtesy of Arcadis http://www.arcadis.com
- 59. The ‘Old’ Way 59 — Signal engineers ‘walk the site’ during late construction — Physically hold long poles that are placeholders for signal locations — Not very accurate — Found an issue? Too late! Courtesy of http://www.svrsig.org/svr/Iss178.htm
- 60. A Better Way 60 — 3Ds Max based — All design models are federated into single file — PC user makes adjustments manually — Signal engineers and operators stand behind user to validate adjustments
- 61. An Even Better Way 61 — Signal sighting toolset integrated directly into siteLab — Allows user to ‘drive’ train and adjust signal parameters — All changes are saved to external files — Files can be passed back into AutoCAD through custom scripts to automatically update design
- 62. – Utilised on the Caulfield to Dandenong Rail Crossing Removal project – Allowed both signal designers and rail operators to determine optimal signal placement – Also used to analyse potential visual clashes at station areas – siteLab ‘time of day’ system allowed for sunlight to be considered a factor for effective sighting to signals Detailed Design Example – Signal Sighting Toolset
- 65. Our project has been constructed.
- 66. We have a detailed design model, and a physical constructed asset.
- 67. Can they be reconciled?
- 70. Point Clouds!
- 71. It all starts with Potree… — Potree specification created by Markus Schuetz’ (Potree: Rendering Large Point Clouds in Web Browsers) — Potree Web-Viewer was being used by spatial GIS team within Aurecon. 71
- 72. It all starts with Potree… — An integrated point cloud solution within siteLab was requested, with features available in the Potree Web-Viewer. — We tried using a few paid asset store solutions, but nothing gave us the performance we needed. 72
- 73. So we built our own — Based on Markus Schuetz’ diploma thesis (pictured). — Our requirements were: — iOS compatible — Performant on all devices — Ability to load local clouds — Ability to stream web-hosted clouds 73
- 74. Some technical details — Multithreaded processing — Separate Loader, Processor and Renderer modules — Compatible with: — DX11 — Metal — WebGL — Bundled into siteLab as an Extension 74
- 75. – Visual reconciliation of design model against physical utilisation of space – Will form the basis of automated tooling development to quantify as- constructed deviation – Used as a pilot project for 360 laser scanning best practice by client As-Constructed Example – Built Environment Point Clouds
- 76. [ Demo WEBS 1 min ]
- 78. You’ve built an amazing model.
- 79. It was used to make all sorts of better decisions during design.
- 80. What now?
- 81. What now?
- 82. What now?
- 83. What now?
- 84. What now?
- 85. What now?
- 86. – Fully operational shiploader – VR model driven by shiploader operators – Used to determine cabin and CCTV footage – Opportunity to extend into training Operations Example – Shiploader Cabin Placement VR
- 87. [ Demo 1 min ]
- 89. Asset lifecycle; The last piece of the puzzle.
- 90. BIM, AM, BMS, IoT... Lots of acronyms.
- 91. It’s all data.
- 92. How can we create more meaningful interaction with the data?
- 93. BIM, AM, BMS, IoT... Lots of acronyms
- 94. Unity plays nicely with others.
- 95. BIM, AM, BMS, IoT... Lots of acronyms
- 96. BIM, AM, BMS, IoT... Lots of acronyms
- 97. BIM, AM, BMS, IoT... Lots of acronyms
- 98. – Connects in real-time to database hosting BIM metadata – Connects in real-time to Field Force database (Sharepoint based) Asset Management Example – Aurecon App Ecosystem
- 99. [ Demo 1 min ]
- 100. In conclusion... There’s so much more to visualisation,
- 102. For Aurecon and Unsigned Studio, Unity has provided the flexibility to reimagine how we think about visualisation,
- 103. And where it fits into a project lifecycle.
- 104. (Hint: everywhere.)
- 105. What now?
- 106. What now?
- 107. Thanks to Unity.
- 108. Thank you!