Publications / 2006 Proceedings of the 23rd ISARC, Tokyo, Japan

Application of Laser-Based 3D Imaging to Steel Construction

Alan M. Lytle, Kamel S. Saidi
Pages 460-465 (2006 Proceedings of the 23rd ISARC, Tokyo, Japan, ISBN 9784990271718, ISSN 2413-5844)
Abstract:

The ability to automatically recognize, locate and track structural steel components during production, fabrication, and erection in real-time using laser-based 3D imaging technologies has the potential to provide a notable improvement in the productivity of the steel industry. This paper provides a review of current practices in the U.S. steel construction industry and presents potential insertion points for 3D imaging technologies. A brief review of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research towards construction object recognition and automated steel construction is included.

Keywords: 3D imaging systems, construction automation, laser scanning, steel construction, object recognition