AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT CONTROL

摘要

Infrastructure construction is typically of large financial scale and is less structured than building construction projects. Hence, real-time control of on-site infrastructure construction, based on high quality data, is essential to identify discrepancies between actual and planned performances. Additionally, real-time control enables timely corrective measures to be taken when needed to reduce the damages caused by the discrepancies. We have developed models that use automated data collection technologies - GPS mounted on the earthmoving equipment - to measure the location of the equipment as function of time. These models are capable of measuring productivity and progress quite accurately. The oral presentation will include a wider description of work in the area of automated data collection applications for purposes different than ours.