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Landscape Designer

Landscape Design and Civil Works Simulator

Created By : Ir. MD Nursyazwi

Instructions on How to Use

This interactive simulator provides a tool for conceptualizing and costing a landscape design project. The following steps provide a guide for proper utilization:

  • Tool Selection: Utilize the toolbar to select a specific landscape element for placement on the canvas. The selected tool will be visually highlighted.
  • Currency Selection: Choose your preferred reporting currency (defaults to **RM**) in the Data Input section.
  • Data Input: Enter the **per-item cost** and time for that element type. The simulator will automatically apply these values to all elements of that type as you place them.
  • Element Placement: Click on the canvas to place the selected element. The simulator's snapping functionality will automatically align all elements to a uniform grid, ensuring precise placement.
  • Data Output: The Data Output section provides a comprehensive summary of the project, with costs displayed in your selected currency.
  • Clearing the Canvas: To begin a new project, select the 'Clear' button. This will remove all placed elements and reset the data.

Data Input

The Data Input section enables the user to assign quantitative values (cost and time) to the project's constituent components. This real-time data entry facilitates dynamic project planning and financial forecasting.

Element Details

Graphical Simulation

This module provides a visual representation of the project design. The canvas serves as the primary interface for simulating the placement of physical and biological elements within a constrained spatial area.

Data Output

The data output section provides a quantitative analysis of the project. The following reports summarize the project's scope and resources based on the elements placed in the simulation.

Graphs and Charts

This section provides a graphical representation of the project's cost and timeline. Visual analytics enable a rapid assessment of resource allocation.

Troubleshooting

This section addresses common issues encountered during the use of the simulator.

  • Elements Not Appearing: Ensure a tool is selected from the toolbar. Elements are placed only when a tool is active.
  • Cost/Time Values Not Updating: The values are now applied in real time as you place items. If you change the input values, the new items you place will have the new values.
  • Display Anomalies: If the display appears distorted, try resizing the browser window. The canvas is designed to be fully responsive and should correct itself.

Science Explanations

The simulator's elements are grounded in fundamental principles of civil engineering, geomorphology, and landscape ecology. Understanding these principles is crucial for effective design.

  • Hills: The creation of hills involves principles of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The stability of a slope depends on the soil's angle of repose and internal friction. Proper compaction is essential to prevent erosion and structural failure.
  • Cut and Fill: This process is a core component of earthworks, guided by the principle of mass balance. The goal is to minimize the import or export of soil by balancing the volume of earth excavated (cut) with the volume of earth deposited (fill) across the site.
  • Drainage: The design of drainage systems is governed by the principles of hydrology and fluid dynamics. A well-designed system manages surface runoff to prevent soil erosion and water accumulation. This involves calculating flow rates and selecting appropriate pipe sizes and gradients to guide water to an outlet.
  • Retaining Walls: Retaining walls are structures designed to resist the lateral pressure of soil. Their design is a function of structural engineering and soil mechanics. They must be constructed with proper foundations and drainage behind the wall to prevent hydrostatic pressure from causing a failure.

References

For further academic inquiry, the following fictional references are provided:

  1. Doe, J. (2023). Principles of Landscape Architecture and Spatial Design. Urban Press.
  2. Smith, A. & Brown, B. (2024). Geotechnical Engineering for Modern Landscaping. Earth Sciences Publishing.
  3. Williams, C. (2022). The Art of Sustainable Hydrology. Water Resources Institute Journal.

Other Simulators

Our research group has developed other academic simulators for related disciplines, including:

  • Urban Planning Simulator: A tool for designing city layouts and managing population density.
  • Architectural Stress Simulator: A module for testing structural integrity under various load conditions.

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