| Author(s): |
K M. Furlani; L E. Pfeffer; |
| Title: |
Automated Tracking of Structural Steel Members at the Construction Site |
| Published: |
September 18, 2000 |
| Abstract: |
This paper presents further development and experimental testing of Comp-TRAK, a prototype system for identification and spatial tracking of structural steel components on a live construction site. Comp-TRAK is a web-based system for rapid tracking of construciton components with compact, field-rugged sensors and computers, interoperability protocols for data transmission, and a 3-D site visualizer that reflects the current state of tracked components on the construction site. The result is a graphically-driven system that provides real-time identification, position, and orientation data about components to users in the field and at remote locations. |
| Conference: |
International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction |
| Proceedings: |
17th IAARC/CIB/IEEE/IFAC/IFR International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction |
| Location: |
Taipei, TW |
| Dates: |
September 18-20, 2000 |
| Keywords: |
bar code;component tracking;construction;laser positioning system;metrology;real-time tracking;RFID;wireless data transfer |
| Research Areas: |
Building and Fire Research |
| PDF version: |
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