Ten years of applying geomatics to construction engineering in Spain: a review

During the last years, geomatic techniques have been crecently applied to many aspects related to construction engineering field. The application of geomatics in this field arises from the necessity of using real and accurate geometry in several phases of the construction process, as well as due to the advantages of using remote and non-destructive methods, that allows, among others, to reduce risks during measurement processes for as-built structures, reducing costs during surveys, and most importantly, reducing costs through automation. The TF1-Close Range Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Group- is a research team at the University of Vigo (Spain) that has developed and tested several terrestrial geomatic techniques in different fields related to construction engineering. After applying these techniques for a decade, it has been demonstrated that such geomatic methods have significantly benefit the procedures for documentation, inspection works, and also, successfully solved some of the limitations of registration of certain parameters that are essential for the stability of structures. This paper presents a compilation of works where terrestrial photogrammetry, laser scanning, ground penetrating radar and infrared thermography are applied to situations or activities related to the processes of construction.

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