Urban underground infrastructure mapping and assessment

Huston, Dryver R.; Xia, Tian; Zhang, Yu; Fan, Taian; Orfeo, Dan; Razinger, Jonathan

doi:10.1117/12.2263530

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“…The application of AR in the management of underground utilities has received much attention in recent years. Huston, et al [21] used building information modeling (BIM) and 3D Geographic Information System (GIS) for both design and spatial data during the planning, construction, and system lifecycle management phases of underground utilities. In that work, information technology and sensor signals were discussed to assess the state of urban underground infrastructure (e.g., water-related networks, natural gas, electric power) and provide reliable information for managers, planners, and users.…”

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confidence: 99%

Utilization of Augmented Reality Technique for Sewer Condition Visualization

Nguyen,

Bui,

Seidu

2023

Water

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Wastewater pipelines are largely buried underground, and techniques for assessing and visualizing their condition are critical for planning and rehabilitation. This paper introduces a framework for integrating Geographic Information System (GIS), 3D-creation platform, augmented reality (AR) techniques, and machine learning algorithms for the dynamic visualization of the condition of sewer networks. A sewer network in Ålesund City, Norway, was used as a case study, and the developed framework was implemented on an Android OS and Microsoft HoloLens. The results show the potential applications of the integrated framework of GIS, AR, and 3D models for sewer condition visualization. The positioning accuracy of the application for 2D objects is equivalent to that of well-designed GPS receivers (approximately 1–3 m), depending on the handheld device used. Loading and locating 3D objects will be limited by the performance of the devices used.

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Utilization of Augmented Reality Technique for Sewer Condition Visualization

Nguyen,

Bui,

Seidu

2023

Water

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“…Consequently, integrated system that provides storage capacity, visualization, and analysis capabilities associated with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is required. Recently, BIM and 3D GIS were used for both design and spatial data during the planning and construction phases as well as the system lifecycle management [16]. Recent advances in sensors, embedded microsystems, internet and wireless communications have led to the evolution of a new generation of distributed computing platforms and resulted in innovative systems for data representation, interaction and acquisition.…”

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Uses of Augmented reality for urban utilities management

2019

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Augmented reality (AR) is based on supplementing the view of the physical world with a computer-generated content such as text, images videos, sound, 3D objects etc. The proliferation of smart mobile devices and their high computational capabilities combined with the possibility of GIS 3D visualization and interaction have enabled new kinds of mobile applications. AR is considered as an efficient technology for the underground utilities management. Damages to underground utility lines are considered as one of the major urban problems because incidents caused by unsafe digging practices can compromise community safety and disconnect people from vital services. A prospective study was conducted to identify examples and characteristics of each type of augmented reality. This paper summarizes researches about the types of AR and discuss how this technology could help in underground utilities repairing and maintenance. We present a new mobile location based augmented reality system using smart device sensors and the Real Time Kinematic (RTK) satellite navigation technology of ORPHEON network for the location accuracy. This system enables GIS data visualization to help field workers in outdoor maintenance of underground infrastructures.

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“…Due to the great responsibility that such infrastructure bears, improved monitoring and surveying strategies should be put in place to enhance the asset management of ageing structures, as well as to properly deploy efficient maintenance operations (Forero‐Ortiz et al., 2020; Garmabaki et al., 2020; Wang, 2018). For this purposes, it is essential to photograph the current characteristics and assess the actual conditions of the tunnel, especially for earlier structures for which there might not be guarantee on their consistency with the original project design (Costello et al., 2007; Gunn et al., 2018; Haack, 2004; Huston et al., 2017). Though representing the most detailed way for gathering information on the stratigraphy of a concrete structure, direct methods such as extracting core samples have certain well‐known disadvantages, including: (1) leaving weak points within the sampled element, thus requiring additional effort to properly cement the excavation hole; (2) being limited in number, thus providing a reduced spatial coverage of the segment; and (3) suffering from subjectivity in the selection of the core location.…”

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Testing of a GPR equipment to assess the integrity condition of a subway tunnel located under groundwater level

Lombardi

Lualdi

2023

Near Surface Geophysics

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Determining the condition of underground concrete tunnels is fundamental for ensuring continuity and safety of operations, as well as for deploying efficient maintenance plans. The increased traffic volumes in early infrastructures, which are characterized by outdated construction techniques and potential approximated realization, as well as rising groundwater levels due to variations in urban industrialization patterns, are among the main causes of current concerns regarding their performance. Such uncertainties and constraints push towards the use of non‐destructive techniques, rather than direct methods, to gather the required knowledge on the actual status of structures. This study presents the results of a ground penetrating radar (GPR) investigation carried out in a subway tunnel segment to characterize the thickness of its underlying concrete elements, namely the tunnel invert and the concrete filling, deemed necessary after relevant flooding events prompted the evaluation of its overall integrity condition. A preliminary step was performed to define the optimal frequency and polarimetric antenna configuration, given the resolution and penetration requirements and considering the high electromagnetic interference characterizing the site. The selected configuration was then assembled in a dedicated survey platform, and an entire 650 m long segment surveyed, producing a high resolution delineation of the concrete elements thickness. The accuracy of the estimation has been validated through nine core samples, demonstrating the reliability and consistency of the conceptualized GPR platform.

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Urban underground infrastructure mapping and assessment

Cited by 9 publications

References 3 publications

Utilization of Augmented Reality Technique for Sewer Condition Visualization

Utilization of Augmented Reality Technique for Sewer Condition Visualization

Uses of Augmented reality for urban utilities management

Testing of a GPR equipment to assess the integrity condition of a subway tunnel located under groundwater level

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