International Newsletter vol.39 2010/11
11.10 2010 FORUM8 Co., Ltd.

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FORUM8 Design Festival 2010

Wednesday, November 17th FORUM8 Design Festival Day1>> The details
The 4th Design Conference
Civil Design/Analysis Sessions Location : Maiogi
Architecture/BIM Sessions Location : Hanautage
Hydraulic Engineering Sessions Location : Hanashirabe

Lunch Buffet User entrance free
※This service is only available to those who attend in the morning and afternoon sessions.

Thursday, November 18th FORUM8 Design Festival Day2>> The details
The 11th VR Conference
(The 11th UC-win/Road Conference and the 4th International VR Symposium)

The 4th International VR Symposium
-ICT innovation developed with VR-
Location : Yumeogi
The 11th UC-win/Road Conference
  • "Main Session"
  • "Driving Simulator" Session
Location : Maiogi
Location : Hanautage
"Technical Support" Session Location : Hanashirabe

Lunch Buffet User entrance free
※This service is only available to those who attend in the morning and afternoon sessions

FORUM8 Foundation 3x8 Anniversary Party:
Publication announcement :
"Programming for civil engineer" - SDK programming with Delphi -


Friday, November 19th FORUM8 Design Festival Day3>> The details
The 9th 3D VR Simulation ContestLocation: : Main hall Maiogi, Sub hall Hanashirabe
■ Friday, November 19, 2010 : FORUM8 Design Festival Day3

Special giveaway : Original pen & F8 candy  Premium member: FORUM8・2011 diary

第9回 3D・VRシミュレーションコンテスト

"Development award" is newly created!

The 3D VR Simulation Contest marks its 9th year in 2010. The usage of UC-win/Road is gradually increasing due to the improved technology of our users. A wide range of applications are presented through various new ideas. We believe the advanced use and case studies would be useful for all our users. What genre of works are nominated and which of these can win your vote in this year’s contest? In addition, we will be showcasing the latest function of VR-Studio(TM); supported with the large-scaled 3D environment as well as UC-win/Road Ver.5. Please join us at the event!
< Schedule >

 FORUM8 The 9th 3D・VR Simulation Contest  12:30 Registration  
Simultaneous interpretation (JP/EN/CN/KR)
Maiogi
13:00-13:15
(15min)
Opening / Introduction of the Judges Nominees are awarded
  Yuji Ito, FORUM8 CEO
13:15-13:45
(30min)
Special Lecture
Google Invited speech 
“Google and the latest development information of SketchUp”

   Aidan Chopra Google Evangelist
13:45-16:30
(165min)
Presentations of the 11 nominations (10-15 min each) 
 (Break after 6 nominations)
16:30-16:45 Break drink service / Voting by visitors and the judges, Collection and counting of the votes
16:45-17:05
(20min)
The latest function of VR-Studio and the sample models of UC-win/Road Ver.5
  Masayoshi Tatsumi, VR Support group, FORUM8Katsumi Matsuda, System sales group, FORUM8
17:05-17:35
(30min)
Annauncement of the result / Review of the judges
Closing speech

< Nominated works >

●Nominated works  (Announced on November 8, 2010)  NEW

VR simulation in disasters using P-SIMPedestrian flow simulation  
Seoul National University Korea

The software (P-SIM) which analyses the pedestrian flow and considers alighting from trains in the station is developed and simulated. The data from analysis result is converted into XML file format and then imported into the Micro simulation player through the creation of a simple converter and visualized in UC-win/Road. This piece of work features the rapid speed of human behavior to illustrate various walking speed (running / walking). In addition, the wall was also created using the semi-translucent function.

VR simulation of the crosswalk construction planning for the prevention of traffic accidents
Korea Transportation Safety AuthorityKorea

Analysis of accident locations where 6 fatalities occurred were marked over a period of  five years and it was found that the reason behind accident occurrences was due to the distance of crossing, vehicle speed and slope gradient. Several projects were implemented for the safety issues including the construction of pedestrian road. This content was created in VR data to facilitate in the explanatory meeting with the residents. The features of this work include the surveying of location of the street lighting during night time, placement planning and the design considerations of a central island.

VR data utilization and DS driving analysis system  
Taisei Engineering Co., Ltd

The comparison of the driving route and the creation of supplementary documents are performed for Tomei expressway (which was in service since this spring) as well as the new route of Atsugi IC ? Capital central road/Ebina IC. In addition, VR was used for the acquisition of the driving data from DS, output and analysis of the data, measurement of the driver’s judgment time, verification and analysis of vehicles.

BANJAR Water Park  
FUJICON PRIANGAN PERDANA, PTIndonesia

“BANJAR Water Park” is the facility to be constructed by BANJAR city, Indonesia. The planning is proceeded as a large-scaled amusement pool for a number of tourists from domestic and overseas. The completed image and the access to the facility are represented in VR in this data. In addition, the image of visitors are playing in the pool can be experienced from the view of the visitors.

VR simulation for the proposal of the ground facilities construction 
Asunaro Aoki Construction Co., Ltd

The simulation is performed from various types of view point including player, trainer, inhabitant, facility manager, and observer for the construction of the new ground in the university. UC-win/Road is created to share the completed image and provide the exercise environment which meets the surrounding environment.

Debris avalanche simulation  
Faculty of Engineering, Gunma University

A large-sized debris avalanche occurred in Cikangkareng due to the earthquake (M7.3) in the off Indian Ocean, the west of Java. This avalanche was simulated in 3D VR in the inhabitant workshop to investigate the actual condition. In addition, the mechanism of debris movement is represented in a 3D environment to illustrate the opinions of geology experts for the proposal of various effective uses.

A publicity drive simulator for EV and charging system in SmartGrid  
SK Energy Co., Ltd.Korea

The public facility is constructed in Jeju island, Korea, where the large-sized experiment of SmartGrid is conducted. SmartGrid, which produces the battery for electronic vehicles made use of the VR system in UC-win/Road to develop an experience drive simulator. This simulator searches the area for battery charging locations while driving in the EV vehicle environment.

STRIDING AHEAD! Modeling Unpredictable Pedestrian Road Crossing Behavior  
Abley Transportation Consultants LimitedNew Zealand

Iiam Road is located in a residential area of Christchurch and provides access to the University of Canterbury. Due to its close proximity large numbers of pedestrians walk along and cross Iiam Road, often informally taking the quickest routes. Safety and efficiency concerns have lead to the need for a redevelopment of Ilam Road. In order to represent the nature of university students who tend to cross the road at random locations rather than using formalized crossings the UC-win/Road Micro simulation player plugin was used in conjunction with an S-Paramics model and the S-Paramics plugin.

VR utilization for consensus-building toward landscape formation of design city, Kobe
Directorate general for Kobe city planning

 It is essential to create interest in Kobe city to maintain and build the landscape by covering a variety of landscapes ( sea, slope, and mountain). The exotic city is introduced by the exploration of the city model. The continuous model creation is carried out in the citizen participation workshop. In addition, it is used as a supporting tool for landscape consultation of building design and the regulation induction including height.

Proposal of underground installation of Hanshin expressway and improved city using VR 
Faculty of Policy Studies, Kansai University

The underground installation of Hanshin expressway is visualized to illustrate the beautiful landscape in the urban area, secure green and pedestrian space and to maintain the wide city space while proposing for the improvement of OSAKA city. It is used to discuss in a wide range of issues relating to reorganization. In addition, the analysis of traffic or pedestrians’ movement and disaster are performed considering different time frames. Consideration of space reallocation to maximize utilization of the city in the future was also carried out.

Highway driving simulator system
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd

Events with potential danger on the expressway was represented in VR to illustrate safe driving through the evaluation and analysis of the experience drive behavior. The advanced reality was sought for the road structure such as road accessories (signs), building, plant, vehicle movement. The result of experience driving data is stored and analyzed to be used for safe driving.

▼ VR Contest pre-selection

The nominated works of the 9th 3D VR Simulation Contest were announced. The top 11 works were nominated according to the strict examination by the selection committee.
  Judges:  NPO Chiiki Zukuri Kobou  Mr. Hiroo Kasagi
 Taisei corporation  Mr. Fumio Seki
 Yachiyo Engineering  Mr. Sinsuke Kitagawa
 Prism Laboratory, Arizona State University Mr. Yoshihiro Kobayashi
▲Pre-selection of VR Contest
Design Festival Social Event

Golf competition

Katsuura Golf Club, Katsuura, Chiba

Schedule

07:30

Bus departure from Nakameguro GT Tower

09:00

Katsuura golf club

20:00

Bus arrival

Participation fee : 10 000 Yen



One day sight-seeing tour

Japanese style lunch, hot spring (Onsen), Syuzenji, Izu

Schedule

08:20

Bus departure from Nakameguro GT Tower

10:4511:15

Near construction site of New Tomei expressway

12:0015:00

Arai ryokan (rest house with hot spring)

16:0016:30

Ashinoko (lake in Hakone)

19:15

Bus arrival

Participation fee : 10 000 Yen





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