Abstract: Civil engineering construction is the core course of civil engineering and related majors, which has the characteristics of strong practice and weak theory. In view of the problem that this course is constrained by traditional teaching methods and can not better cultivate students' engineering ability, a teaching model based on PBL teaching method and virtual simulation platform is proposed. Based on the current situation and problems of this course, this paper expounds the characteristics of this teaching model, introduces the reconstruction of teaching content and the setting method of engineering problems. Finally, the earthwork excavation is taken as an example to introduce the application of teaching mode based on PBL teaching method and virtual simulation platform in this course. Through practical application, it is confirmed that this teaching method can effectively mobilize students' enthusiasm, cultivate students' practical ability and ability to solve engineering practical problems, and the teaching effect is significantly improved.

Key words: Civil engineering construction, PBL, Virtual simulation test platform, The teaching reform, Teaching model, Soil excavation