Expanding the Analysis of Using Augmented Reality for Construction Embedment Inspections

9 pages•Published: June 9, 2021

Abstract

Embedments (embeds) are commonly used when dissimilar construction materials such as steel and concrete or wood and masonry need to be anchored together. The embed serves as a structural connecting point for different materials. Construction managers are aware of the significance in terms of lost time and cost overruns when these embeds are not properly installed. Missing embeds require extensive structural re-work that is costly and involves a significant amount of time to remedy. The inspection process directly impacts the success of a project when missing embeds can be identified early. This research analysis expands on a past research study involving the use of an augmented reality headset to assist inspectors in the process of examining a simulated embed installation. This paper will identify shortcomings from the original study that were used to further develop and refine the augmented reality inspection process. While the use of improved equipment helped to stabilize the virtual image when viewed through a head-mounted augmented reality headset, newly discovered visibility issues turned out to be problematic for its use. The researchers found that virtual image opacity and image drift were problematic in the follow-up study, resulting in inaccurate inspections. As a result of these findings, the researchers recommend adjustments to the virtual overlay presented by the head-mounted augmented reality headset in a future iteration of this study.

Keyphrases: augmented reality, construction inspections, embeds, productivity

In: Tom Leathem, Anthony Perrenoud and Wesley Collins (editors). ASC 2021. 57th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 2, pages 219-227.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/Nsch
	https://doi.org/10.29007/br7v

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2021:Expanding_Analysis_Using_Augmented,
  author    = {Jeffrey Kim and Darren Olsen},
  title     = {Expanding the Analysis of Using Augmented Reality for Construction Embedment Inspections},
  booktitle = {ASC 2021. 57th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Anthony Perrenoud and Wesley Collins},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {2},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/Nsch},
  doi       = {10.29007/br7v},
  pages     = {219-227},
  year      = {2021}}

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