Operational simulation
Short description:
The 4D model is used for planning and calculating the operation, use and
physical behavior of a building structure. In addition, the model provides
for a graphic presentation of design results to project parties from fields
other than construction, enabling them to take decisions on a reliable basis
already in early project phases. This makes ViCon an efficient tool for
HOCHTIEF's PreFair business model.
With the interactive 4D model, visibility and accessibility of building elements can be checked and lighting and traffic simulations can be generated. When calculating the physical behavior of a building, for example, the building's statics and dynamics, temperature distribution inside and energy consumption are calculated.
The 4D model can be used as a geometric basis for numerical calculation in
order to generate a model. The presentation of calculation results in a 4D
model makes for much easier understanding and interpretation of the results.
Added value:
In particular project parties from fields other than construction profit from the graphicness of a 4D model. Intellectual access to the project and its current planning stage is considerably simplified. The 4D model provides support for comparisons of different design variants and is of help when decisions on specific design options have to be taken. The model is used in various planning/design disciplines, thus reducing costs.
