Date of Award
12-2013
Degree Name
Master of Science in Engineering
Department
Civil and Construction Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Upul Attanayake
Second Advisor
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
Third Advisor
Dr. Diana Prieto
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Abstract Only
Restricted to Campus until
12-15-2024
Abstract
3D laser scanning is a non-contact imaging technology that can rapidly capture a surface of an object and produce a point cloud representation of that surface. For the purpose of bridge condition assessment, the 3D laser scanner is capable of capturing a global scan of a bridge. With the point cloud data, a 3D CAD model of the bridge can be obtained representing the in-service conditions. Properly developed CAD models can be used for developing structural models and documenting condition data. However, accurate CAD models heavily depend on the level of accuracy of the scan data collected under field conditions. Hence, it is a timely need to understand the level of accuracy that the laser scan data provides under field conditions. This thesis focuses on: 1) Developing a process for evaluating point cloud data accuracy; 2) Evaluating the accuracy of point cloud data acquired from a Leica CIO scanner under field conditions; and 3) Developing recommendations for capturing structural details under field conditions.
Recommended Citation
Kong, Ling Kit, "Evaluation of Point Cloud Data Dispersion with Relation to Point Cloud Density under Field Conditions" (2013). Masters Theses. 440.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/440