Ruiz, R D B; Lordsleem Jr, A C; Rocha, J H A and Irizarry, J (2022) Unmanned aerial vehicles (uav) as a tool for visual inspection of building facades in AEC+FM industry. Construction Innovation, 22(4), pp. 1155-1170. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report on the results of an exploratory study on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) as a visual data collection tool in the architecture, engineering, construction and facility management industry for the inspection of pathological manifestations in building facades. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used a field research experimental approach, where three case studies were carried out involving buildings of medium and high elevation. The protocol of activities included image collection and processing stages, as well as detailed analysis of the collected visual data for the identification of pathological manifestations in building facades. Findings: The findings emphasize the technical feasibility and efficacy of inspections with UAV, showing that among the visual assets produced, digital photographs collected with the aircraft were more effective for the detection of pathologies when compared to the three-dimensional models and orthomosaics generated by digital photogrammetry software. Originality/value: The research has formulated the protocol for the inspection of facades using UAV and the comparative analysis of visual assets that can be generated for inspection purposes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | aerial photos; building inspection; facility management; monitoring; uav; visual inspection |
| Index terms: | monitoring, unmanned aerial vehicle, pathology, case study, inspection, methodology, visual inspection, comparative analysis, exploratory study |
| Subjects: | quality assurance, research methods, medical science and clinical practice, automation and robotics, professional practice, data analysis and analytics, data collection methods, control systems |
| Topics: | Site Management, Digital Applications, Quality Management, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Engineering Principles |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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