Ibrahim, Y M; Kaka, A P; Aouad, G and Kagioglou, M (2008) As-built documentation of construction sequence by integrating virtual reality with time-lapse movies. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(2), pp. 73-84. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
Previous research in the documentation and visualization of as-built construction sequences focused on time-lapse movies. However, a major drawback associated with this approach is the difficulty of interacting with the scene in the image. This does not aid comprehension and interpretation of the job site. In order to address this issue, this research proposes the integration of time-lapse movies with 4D virtual reality (VR) models in a complementary fashion. The VR model provides users with the functionality of interacting and exploring the scene, thereby improving comprehension of the job site. The paper presents the development and implementation of a model for documenting as-built construction operations by integrating time-lapse movies with 4D virtual reality models. First, the conceptual model is developed. Based on this, a Windows-based prototype is developed using Visual Basic.Net as a programming interface. The prototype was implemented and tested on a new postgraduate building at Heriot Watt University. The integrated model adequately captures the as-built sequence of construction and provides a quick and effective means of searching for images in an image database. The system has the potential to support education, claims investigation and dispute resolution.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | as-built sequence; documentation; visualization |
| Index terms: | visualization, implementation, resolution, postgraduate, integration, virtual reality, window, investigation, programming, prototype, functionality, dispute, construction operation, database, documentation, integrated model |
| Subjects: | professional development, design practice, architectural elements, higher education, organizational analysis, data management, conflict resolution, programming, dispute resolution, data collection methods, virtual reality, construction operations, contractual arrangements, analytical methods, modelling and simulation, design features |
| Topics: | Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Research Practice, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Site Management, Organizational Design, Education, Design Practice, Legal Issues, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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