Laser Scanning & BIM for Conservation & Restoration Works

Presentation to the OPW

August 3rd 2011 17-19 Lower Hatch Street Dublin 2

About Us
COASTWAY was founded in 1999, and is the countrys largest Geospatial Engineering Survey Company. Services offered by COASTWAY: Laser Scan to BIM High Definition Laser Scanning Environmental & Structural Monitoring Topographical Surveying Construction Setting Out & Survey Training Geospatial Engineering Survey Services Ground Penetrating Radar Photography Recruitment Resin Scale Modelling for Construction, Engineering & Architectural Markets

Presentation Discussing Laser Scanning & BIM for Conservation & Restoration
This presentation is focussed on highlighting the benefits of using the latest Laser Scan Technology in conjunction with Building Information Modelling for making accurate records of Historical, Heritage, Archaeological & Conservation Buildings & Monuments.

To understand the full advantages of applying Building Information Modelling to existing buildings, this presentation will use the example of Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

The Following presentation will demonstrate what information can be attained from Laser Scan Data, and what this Data can be used to achieve.

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Overview of Site, Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Vector Drawings produced from Site Survey

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

South Elevation to Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

West Elevation to Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Section Through Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Micro scanning of Statue, Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

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Laser Scanning of Internal Courtyard with Leica Scan Station 2

RHK - Exterior Elevation Overview

Load Pointools Overview

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Case Study House of St. Barnabas, Soho, London

Laser Scanning of Drawing Room

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Laser Scanning of Attic

RHK Interior Attic Overview

Load Pointools RHK Attic Overview

RHK Interior Attic Virtual Tour

Load RHK FLIR / Asset Management Virtual Tour

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Point Cloud of Attic Space

Case Study - Royal Hospital Kilmainham

BIM of Attic Space - MEP Extraction

Case Study Fota House Survey, Fota Island, Cork

Aerial Photographic View of Fota House and Gardens

Case Study Fota House Survey, Fota Island, Cork

External Details to Be Surveyed

Internal Details to Be Surveyed

Case Study Fota House Survey, Fota Island, Cork

Laser Scanning of the External and Internal Elevations

Case Study Fota House Survey, Fota Island, Cork

High Resolution Scan Data Entrance Hall Ceiling

Case Study Fota House Survey, Fota Island, Cork

Vector Drawing Produced From Scanned Data

About Laser Scanning

Much analysis of existing and proposed facilities is based on estimated and guessed figures for building and material performance.

Whether or not strategies implemented will be effective at improving the energy performance of a proposed building can be calculated by testing a detailed Building Information Model

Accurate analysis, evaluation and refinement of the proposed buildings performance is an integral part of the design process. This concept can be applied to any aspect of a buildings performance, once there is a detailed BIM to work from.

Examples of High Definition Laser Scanners Implemented by COASTWAY

HDS Scan Station 2 Time of Flight Scanner

HDS 6000 Phase Based Scanner

Faro Focus 3D

Scanner Specifications
Suitable for Shorter Range & for High Detail Ultra Fast Data Capture Quick set-up to scan ability Scan Range: 1 to 79 metres Scan Rate: Max. 500,000 points per second Accuracy Position = 6mm, Distance = 4mm Modelled Surface = 2mm Suitable for Long Range & for Large Areas Built in Camera for Image Overlay Scan Range: 1 to 200 metres Scan Rate: Max. 5,000 points per second Accuracy Position = 6mm Distance = 4mm Modelled Surface = 2mm

How Does Laser Scanning Work?

The HDS6000 has a rotating mirror system that covers a 360 x 310 degree field of view

Advantages of Using Laser Scan Technology to Record Information

The Laser Scan Data is accurate to within 2.0mm, and therefore can be used to generate an accurate record of any building or structure

A BIM generated from a Laser Scan Survey will reduce risk of errors that would otherwise be caused by a lack of information from a traditional survey

Additional information that may be requested from the survey will already be in the scan, and can be extracted to the BIM, e.g. the position of sprinklers, pipe and duct works, etc.

Existing problems can be identified and solutions can be proposed, using true values Accurate records of a structure can be used to benchmark the performance of the structure over time

Advantages of Using Laser Scan Technology to Record Information

Complex geometry/surfaces Where a High Level of Detail needs to be recorded Congested, tight fits Far away or difficult to access Non-intrusiveness has benefit (e.g. avoid lane closures) Delicate surfaces Short windows to collect data Unsafe to occupy

How to Produce a Building Information Model from a High Definition Laser Scan?
Laser Scan Technology To Building Information Modelling Workflow.

File Formats Available from Laser Scanning Process ASCII Text File of X,Y and Z Points TruView Viewing Software and Files Point Cloud Data with Cyclone Viewer 2D CAD Drawings & Building Information Models Modelled Surfaces 360 Spherical Panoramic Photography

Building Information Modelling is digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility creating a shared knowledge resource for information about it forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle, from earliest conception to demolition.

Building Information Modelling, Drawing is Dead Long Live Modelling Keith Snook, RIBA Director of Research & Technical, http://www.cpic.org.uk/en/current-projects/bim/building-information-modelling.cfm

Benefits of BIM
BIM can be implemented to accurately estimate the cost of producing, running, and the lifespan of a facility 2-D 3-D 4-D 5-D 6-D 7-D 2D line work Length, Width, Height Time Scheduling & Sequencing Cost Estimating Life Cycle Management Operations/Maintenance Lifespan of the building

An accurate Building Information Model can be used for analysis of the structure, and these results can be used to improve efficiency of the structure

Scan to BIM to Improve Energy Performance of Existing Buildings

With an accurate BIM of the facility, values for existing passive gains and losses can be calculated. Much analysis of existing and proposed facilities is based on estimated and guessed figures for building and material performance. Results from a thermal imaging camera applied to an accurate BIM can determine the following: Whether or not strategies implemented will be effective at improving the energy performance of a proposed building can be calculated by testing a detailed Building Information Model Identify existing problems/conflicts and identify solutions for the present time and the future Energy Performance/Audit can be carried out Product & Manufacturers Information (PMI) can be incorporated, improving efficiency of management of the facility

Applications For Laser Scan to BIM

Heritage and Archaeology Architecture and Building Asset Management & Mapping Site Topographical Recording & Analysis Recording Civil Structures, e.g. Rail & Bridge Data Performance Analysis via Building Information Scan Energy Analysis of Existing Buildings via gbXML

Applications & Benefits of Laser Scan to BIM in Heritage and Archaeology

Applications Detailed recording and preserving of ancient monuments, archaeological sites and items of cultural heritage Production of drawings to aid restoration and reproduction work 3D data collection for movies, walkthroughs & for virtual tours applications for websites, etc.

Benefits Faster, safer, less costly, more accurate, and more complete surveys of complex heritage sites Non-contact, remote survey reduces potential damage to sites and improves survey safety Reduces site visits needed for data capture Full-colour camera options add extra level of information to point clouds for richer analysis

Applications For Laser Scan to BIM in Heritage and Archaeology

Laser Scan Survey:

Famine Memorial, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1

Applications & Benefits of Laser Scan to BIM in Architecture & Building

Applications Producing 2D drawings or 3D CAD models containing the required information Internal & External building surveys 3D urban modelling & Topographical Records Detailed architectural scanning for conservation Building Performance & Energy Analysis Existing & Predictive

Benefits Faster, safer, less costly, more accurate, and more complete building surveys Minimizes impact on use and operation of the building during survey Point clouds combined with full-colour imagery provide powerful, accurate visualization Better 3D city visualisation, planning and analysis Leverage on Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Rhino & CAD tools

Applications For Laser Scan to BIM in Architecture & Building

Laser Scan Survey of Pearse Station, Dublin 2, & CAD Drawing extracted from Scan

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