Non-Intrusive Scanning Technology for Construction Assessment

Published

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Geraldine S. Cheok, William C. Stone

Abstract

Work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology on laser radar imaging of a construction site is described. The objective of the research is to make measurements required in a construction project quicker and cheaper than current practice and to do so without impacting existing operations. This can be done by developing techniques for real-time assessment and documentation in terms of 3D as-built models of the construction process. Once developed, this technology may be used for other applications such as as-is condition of a hazardous environment where human intervention would be impossible.

Proceedings Title

Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction

Conference Dates

September 22-24, 1999

Conference Location

Madrid, SP

Conference Title

International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

3D Models, building technology, construction automation, cut-and-fill calculation, laser imaging, laser radar, metrology, terrain modeling

Citation

Cheok, G. and Stone, W. (1999), Non-Intrusive Scanning Technology for Construction Assessment, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Madrid, SP, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=860191 (Accessed October 11, 2025)