| There are many excellent 3D CAD, Virtual Reality and Mathematical simulation system hardware and software systems available today. Most suppliers sell basic tools for these systems. But they may not provide the expertise on how to use the tools or what to build with them. Without this expertise it is almost impossible to know what is the most appropriate equipment and software, or even whether these systems are really an appropriate solutions for a company. In this research, effort is made to find state of art, state of practice and state of future for 3D CAD, Virtual Reality and Mathematical simulation system. The technology and use of system solutions available to the industry were reviewed and investigated. A number of accepted results from the industry were discovered. Some critical considerations for the effective utilization of electronic simulation to improve construction benefits were determined which bring value to the implementers business. Real time data was collected from vendors, academic researchers and industries. Data was analyzed and relevant data was used to develop a database for the supplier/product information. A web based Decision Aid was developed to help businesses make decisions with respect to (i) analyzing the need for these modern technologies in their line of business, (ii) the supplier products available in 3D CAD, Virtual Reality and Mathematical simulation system categories, and (iii) similarities and differences between the available products. |
