Visual Survey (Laser Scan)

Overview
Applying Fundamental Measurement
Work Process to Dimensional Control
Technologies
Agenda
Explanation of Dimensional Control and the Visual
Survey Technology
Establishing the Fundamentals
Understanding Benefits & Limitations
Recognizing Value & Acceptance
Implementing an Execution Strategy
Planning
Determining Costs
Roles and Responsibilities
Guidelines for the Project Engineer Using the Visual
Survey on the Project
Key Factors To Remember
Establishing the Fundamentals
Review Terminology
Laser Scan Technology (Types)
Understanding Dimensional Control and its
Relationship to the Laser Scan Technology.
Why Use Visual Survey Technology?
What Should Determine the Use of the Visual
Survey Technology?
How Can Value Be Determined By Using the
Visual Survey?
Terminology - Dimensional Control
Dimensional control is a risk mitigation process that
is applied to every project execution task that requires
a dimensional accuracy.
Dimensional Control Illustration
Measure twice; cut once
Terminology - Visual Survey
It is the deliverable that is created from
the culmination of measurement and visual
technologies
It is the Future
Direction of Survey
Other Terminology
Reference Control The Point of Reference Where All
Measurements for Engineering and Construction Will Be
Tied To
Scan Registration - Process in which Laser Scans are
Tied to the Survey Control
Point Cloud - Laser Scan Data from Multiple Scan
Stations in a Defined Volume Space
Segmentation The Process of Separating and Isolating
Groups of Points from the Laser Scan
LASERGen Software Developed by BitWyse Solutions
to Work with the Laser Scan Data. (Used in the Past)
LFM Viewer & LFM Server Software Developed by Z+F
to Work with the Laser Scan Data. (Currently Using)
Laser Scanning Technology
Laser Scan Technologies
LIDAR (Light Detection & Ranging)
Phase Based (AMCW - Amplitude Modulated
Continuous Wave)
Triangulation
Types of Laser Scanning
Aerial
Terrestrial
Dimensional Control and Laser Scanning
The Laser Scanning
Technology is a Dimensional
Control Tool
What is the Relationship?
Laser Scan Technology Benefits
More Accurate Measurement
Information in Less Time than
Traditional Methods
Visual Representation of
Measurement Data
Integrates With Design
Engineering CAD Applications
Consolidates Multiple
Measurement Tasks
Laser Scan Technology Limitations
Extreme Temperatures
Electronic Parts that Freeze
Up or Overheat
Highly Reflective Materials
Mirrors, Water, Polished
Chrome
Steam, Rain, and Fog
Strong Vibrations
Why Use Visual Survey Technologies Over
Traditional Methods of Measuring?
What Factors Determine the Consideration
of Using a Visual Survey Technology?
Costs
Cost Risk in Having Accurate Dimensional Information During
Engineering and Construction
Schedule
Risk to Schedules Impacted by Dimensional Errors that Occur
in Engineering and Construction
Quality
Quality Risks in Engineering from and Constructing to
Existing Conditions
Safety
Exposure Risks Going into Hazardous Environments to
Capture Existing Condition Information, and Re-Work in the
Field Resulting from Dimensional Errors
Execute Better, Faster, Cheaper and Safer
Value of Laser Scan Technology
Safety
Reduced field exposure
Reduced travel
Quality
Accurate as-built data/conditions
3D model in PDS for interference detection
Accurate construction documents
Cost effectiveness
Reduced schedule cycle time for data gathering (80%)
Promotes work sharing to low cost center
Reduce field re-work to less than 1%
Savings ($100 MM Project)
Reduced field data gathering $0.4 MM
Work share opportunities $0.9 MM
Reduced rework $1.0 MM
$2.3 MM
Shortened Project Duration 10%
Laser Scan Technology Acceptance
Sales of terrestrial 3D laser scanners topped $44.8 million in 2004,
according to our latest estimate a growth of 65% over the year before.
Plan the Work, and
Work the Plan
Planning an Execution Strategy
Factors That Determine Using the Visual Survey
or Another Dimensional Control Method
Scope
Determine the Amount of
Information to be Captured
Costs
Determine the Estimated Costs
for Visual Survey and
Traditional Measurement Tasks
Schedule
Determine When to Execute To
Maximize the Value
Safety
Determine the Safety Risks
Risks
Determine Cost Risks
Logistics
Determine Logistical Issues
that May Impact Dimensional
Control Tasks
Planning - When To Execute The Visual
Survey
After All Disciplines Have Defined and
Submitted Their As-Built Dimensional
Requirements
After the Field Execution Plan Has
Been Developed
After the Selected Jacobs Pre-
Qualified Service Provider Has
Fulfilled the Clients Requirements to
Execute Work In Their Facility
After an Understanding of the Project
Scope, Field Execution Schedule, and
Deliverable Requirements and
Schedule Between Jacobs and the
Service Provider
After the Jacobs Field Representative
Who Understands the Project
Requirements, and is Knowledgeable
of the Visual Survey Process has
Been Identified To Go To the Client
Facility To Direct the Visual Survey
Service Provider
Planning How To Execute The Visual
Survey
Establish the Reference Control
The Jacobs Field Representative
Will Locate Scan Station Setups
and Review Scans For Quality
Assurance
Ensure Site Obstructions That May
Interfere with the Visual Survey
Are Removed
Ensure Activities Are Coordinated
With Unit Operators to Minimize
Traffic Where The Visual Survey Is
Being Executed
Ensure Climate and Site
Conditions Meet Acceptable
Conditions for the Laser Scanner
To Operate At Acceptable
Performance
Determining Costs
Planning an Execution Strategy
How to Estimate the Cost of the Visual
Survey
Determine the Number of Scans
Based on Project Discipline
Requirements
Determine Number of Days to
Execute Based on Number of
Scans and Complexity
Determine Expenses Based on
Number of Days and Travel
Location
Determine if the Visual Survey
Will be Executed on One or
More Trips
Factor in Costs for Specialty
Items (i.e. Special Training
Needs, Special Equipment)
Visual Survey Proposal
Summary of Scope
Estimated Number of Scans to
Collect
Estimated Number of Days to
Collect the Information
Estimated Number of Days to
Process the Scan Information
and Generate Deliverables
Cost Breakout for Services and
Expenses
Unit Rates
Required Items That Are To Be Included In
the Service Provider Proposal:
Visual Survey Deliverables
Registered Scan Data
Delivered on Hard Drive That is
Compatible with Jacobs
Software
Electronic Plot Plan Identifying
Scan Station Location
Digital Imagery
Detailed Survey Report
Excel Spreadsheet of All
Surveyed Targets Used to
Register Scan Data
Required Deliverables From the Service
Provider:
Cost Estimate Example to Execute a
Visual Survey
Site 600L x 320W x 100H
400 - Tie-ins
270 - Laser Scan Setups
I Trips to the Facility
8 Days in the Field
3 Service Provider Personnel
1 Jacobs Personnel
Invoiced Amount $85,000 For
Visual Survey Services
(Services and Expenses)
Estimated $10,000 For Jacobs
Personnel (Hours and
Expenses)
Cost Estimate Example to Execute the
Same Project with Traditional Methods
Site 600L x 320W x 100H
400 - Tie-ins
2 - Trips to the Field
10 Days in the Field
10 - Jacobs Personnel
Estimated $110,000 for
Jacobs Personnel (Hours
and Expenses)
Estimated $25,000 for
Additional Survey Services
Project Engineering's Role
Guidelines for the Project Engineer Using the
Visual Survey on the Project
Ensure the Reference Control
for the Project Has Been
Established for the Project
Works With the Project Team to
Determine if the Visual Survey
is a Cost Effective Solution For
the Project
Develop the Cost Estimate for
Implementing the Visual Survey
on the Project
Ensure the Visual Survey is
Added as a Scheduled
Collect All Project Discipline
Requirements to Create the
Visual Survey Cost Estimate
Guidelines for the Project Engineer Using the
Visual Survey on the Project
Work with Sub-Contracts to
Issue a Request for Proposal
from the Service Providers
Coordinate and Plan the
Execution of the Visual Survey
at the Site with the Client To
Ensure No Un-expected
Conflicts Will Occur
Act As the Point of Contact if
Questions Pertaining to the
Project Arise Addressing Visual
Survey Scope
Make Sure All Project
Disciplines are Utilizing the
Visual Survey on the Project
Key Factors to Keep in Mind
Never Assume When it Comes to Dimensional Control
and Survey.
The More Effort in the Planning Will Return the Most Value
in the Deliverable.
Challenge Yourself and Others to Use this Technology to
Your Advantage.
The Work Process Should Always Drive the Technology,
and NOT the Technology Driving the Work Process.
There is Only One Thing That Is for Certain, Change is
Inevitable.
The Dimensional Control Process Will Be Used on a
Project, But the Methods of How It Will Be Executed Will
Be Determined By Project
Questions?