Author Archives: simon.lister

MassMotion – Demonstration of plotting “Eyeball Time”

MassMotion is a truly 3D simulation system. As such it offers a variety of analysis possibilities that are not available with competing solutions which are fundamentally 2D in their approach. For example it is possible to use MassMotion to analyse … Continue reading

Posted in Crowd Simulation, MassMotion, Tips & Tricks

EC7 Seminar Summary (Session 2 – Application of EC7 to Slope Stability Analysis and Retaining Wall Analysis)

Overview This session covered the application of EC7: Slope Stability analysis with a verification case study. Retaining Wall analysis with a discussion of how EC7 was implemented using soil structure interaction and finite element analysis to the Florence Rail Station … Continue reading

Posted in Geotechnical Software, Tips & Tricks

EC7 Seminar Summary (Session 1 – Introduction to EC7, Dr Brian Simpson)

Overview This session introduces Eurocode 7, the basis of Geotechnical Design and the applications of Eurocode 7 to spread foundations and retaining structures.

Posted in Geotechnical Software, Tips & Tricks

GSA 8.6 link to Revit Structure 2012

Great posting from Lawrence H at Excitech showcasing GSA’s link to Revit Structure 2012. Read the article here: http://revitstructureblog.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/oasys-gsa-8-6-link-to-revit-structure-2012/

Posted in Structural Software, Tips & Tricks

5 Email Tips That Can Save Millions of Dollars

Article taken from: http://www.constructionexec.com/Issues/January_2012/Special_Section4.aspx By Alec Milton In June 2006, LunchoverIP.com reported 30 countries already had more mobile phones than people. The use of cell phones is especially noticeable in the construction industry, where smartphones are now an essential tool. In addition … Continue reading

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Why Poor Email Management Poses a Legal Risk – WebProNews

by Abby Johnson – WebProNews http://www.oasys-software.com/mailmanager

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Popular Mechanics: How to Build a Smarter Airport Terminal

Catching a flight on time shouldn’t have to be a frustrating crapshoot. Engineers and architects are using new design technologies to envision better ways to get passengers through an airport terminal, and building new terminals like JetBlue’s T5 at New … Continue reading

Posted in Case Study, Crowd Simulation, MassMotion, Press & Reviews

Hot Mail Manager Press

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Bloomsberg Businessweek – Erin Morrow’s MassMotion Simulates Crowds

Read a recent article in Bloomsberg Businessweek which features MassMotion’s lead developer Erin Morrow. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/erin-morrows-massmotion-simulates-crowds-11172011.html

Posted in Crowd Simulation, General, MassMotion

Converging Crowds by Peter Debney

There has been a suggestion in some quarters that crowds behave like fluids. This may be a useful paradigm when the entire crowd is moving in the same direction down a pipe, sorry, tunnel, but it is rather unrealistic when … Continue reading

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