SimSite Computer Program

Background The need exists for students at all levels to study real-world problems. However, time and financial constraints prevent such real-world studies. SimSite was written to simulate real-world situations.

Invention Description SimSite is a computer simulation application programmed in Microsoft Visual C++ for the Windows 95 environment. The purpose of this program is to simulate a Superfund site investigation to evaluate the need for remediation. (A Superfund site is an uncontrolled or abandoned area where hazardous waste is located that could possibly affect local ecosystems or people.)

Benefits

SimSite provides students with problem-solving practice on a real-world engineering problem.

Features

SimSite contains four different investigation devices: boreholes monitoring wells piezometers direct push tests The application tracks costs, allowing users to monitor their expenditures Time can be advanced by day or by year Background information about the Superfund site can be gathered A help file explains aspects of site investigations The final simulation can be saved for future use

Market Potential/Applications SimSite was originally developed for applications in high school physics, calculus, chemistry, and environmental science classes. However, the tool has applications in college-level classes and as a training tool for industrial applications. SimSite was produced in part with a grant from the Texas Advanced Technology Program and the National Science Foundation.

Development Stage Commercial product

UT Researcher Robert B. Gilbert, Ph.D., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Mickey C. McBrayer, Ph.D., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Bernard E. Briggs, Jr., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

Type of Offer: Licensing



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