A framework for model-driven acquisition and analytics of visual data using UAVs for automated construction progress monitoring

Jacob J. Lin, Kevin K. Han, Mani Golparvar-Fard

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Abstract

Automated assessment of work-in-progress using large collections of site images and 4D BIM has potential to significantly improve the efficiency of construction project controls. Nevertheless, today's manual procedures for taking site photos do not support the desired frequency or completeness for automated progress monitoring. While the usage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for acquisition of site images has gained popularity, their application for addressing issues associated with image-based progress monitoring and particularly leveraging 4D BIM for steering the data collection process has not been investigated before. By presenting examples from two case studies conducted on real-world construction projects, this paper suggests a framework for model-driven acquisition and analytics of progress images. In particular, the potential of spatial (geometry, appearance, and interconnectivity) and temporal information in 4D BIM for autonomous data acquisition and analytics that guarantees completeness and accuracy for both as-built modeling and monitoring work-in-progress at the schedule task-level is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationComputing in Civil Engineering 2015 - Proceedings of the 2015 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering
EditorsWilliam J. O'Brien, Simone Ponticelli
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
Pages156-164
Number of pages9
EditionJanuary
ISBN (Electronic)9780784479247
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event2015 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, IWCCE 2015 - Austin, United States
Duration: Jun 21 2015Jun 23 2015

Publication series

NameCongress on Computing in Civil Engineering, Proceedings
NumberJanuary
Volume2015-January

Other

Other2015 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, IWCCE 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin
Period6/21/156/23/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications

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