A Mixed Reality Application for Holographic Structural Analysis Experiments

Digitalization in higher education has become an unprecedented demand in recent years, especially under exigent circumstances, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. New formats and platforms for learning objects must be devised to conform with decentralized learning demands. Parametric modeling and mixed reality (MR) technology provide a sound basis for designing virtual learning environments. This paper presents a MR application to experience (immersive) virtual learning environments for structural engineering students by visualizing structural analysis results as interactive holograms. Different experiment phases and modes are explained in detail, followed by a discussion on further extension possibilities to the MR application.