Reference number : GC-2017-Q3-00530, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Stead, Douglas (Simon Fraser University), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : British Columbia|Colombie-Britannique, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Engage Grants for universities, program name french : Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités, program purpose english : Numerical modelling techniques in geotechnical engineering have advanced considerably in recent years as_x000D_
have methods of obtaining the required input data. A major challenge remains in ensuring optimal viewing of_x000D_
three-dimensional data to allow efficient interpretation of results by the expert user and also to facilitate_x000D_
improved understanding and communication to the client and non-specialist._x000D_
This NSERC Engage research will attempt to provide state-of-the-art geovisualization tools for viewing data in_x000D_
geomechanical modelling codes. In particular, Mixed and Virtual reality hardware (Microsoft HoloLens) and_x000D_
software will be used to allow interactive viewing of three dimensional mixed reality holographic images of_x000D_
numerical modelling input and output data. A range of three-dimensional geotechnical scenarios will be_x000D_
addressed from the simple holographic viewing of geological structures using stereographic analysis methods_x000D_
to improved understanding of block failure kinematics using limit equilibrium wedge analyses. Input borehole_x000D_
and surface geometry data for more complex three-dimensional slope analysis methods such as the new_x000D_
Slide3D and RS3 will be interrogated holographically and the results of stages in analyses presented using_x000D_
mixed reality time-lapse-video capabilities. Voice activation of holographs will allow the user to step through_x000D_
geotechnical analyses to allow major improvements in communication and understanding._x000D_
Virtual reality methods will also be explored to allow the user to view model input and output in a virtual_x000D_
immersive environment. Working with Rocscience software engineers the SFU geovisualisation researchers_x000D_
will attempt to provide a paradigm shift in geomechanical model presentation with potential major benefits to_x000D_
the user community., program purpose french : Numerical modelling techniques in geotechnical engineering have advanced considerably in recent years as_x000D_
have methods of obtaining the required input data. A major challenge remains in ensuring optimal viewing of_x000D_
three-dimensional data to allow efficient interpretation of results by the expert user and also to facilitate_x000D_
improved understanding and communication to the client and non-specialist._x000D_
This NSERC Engage research will attempt to provide state-of-the-art geovisualization tools for viewing data in_x000D_
geomechanical modelling codes. In particular, Mixed and Virtual reality hardware (Microsoft HoloLens) and_x000D_
software will be used to allow interactive viewing of three dimensional mixed reality holographic images of_x000D_
numerical modelling input and output data. A range of three-dimensional geotechnical scenarios will be_x000D_
addressed from the simple holographic viewing of geological structures using stereographic analysis methods_x000D_
to improved understanding of block failure kinematics using limit equilibrium wedge analyses. Input borehole_x000D_
and surface geometry data for more complex three-dimensional slope analysis methods such as the new_x000D_
Slide3D and RS3 will be interrogated holographically and the results of stages in analyses presented using_x000D_
mixed reality time-lapse-video capabilities. Voice activation of holographs will allow the user to step through_x000D_
geotechnical analyses to allow major improvements in communication and understanding._x000D_
Virtual reality methods will also be explored to allow the user to view model input and output in a virtual_x000D_
immersive environment. Working with Rocscience software engineers the SFU geovisualisation researchers_x000D_
will attempt to provide a paradigm shift in geomechanical model presentation with potential major benefits to_x000D_
the user community., agreement title english : Improved geomechanical model visualization and interpretation using a combined mixed reality-virtual reality approach, agreement title french : Improved geomechanical model visualization and interpretation using a combined mixed reality-virtual reality approach, agreement number : EGP, agreement value : 25000.0, agreement start date : 2017-12-13, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada