Evaluating Scanning Technology for Process Monitoring and Quality Control in Precast Concrete Fabrication

Precast concrete (PC) elements are used throughout construction, including transportation. PC is one of the most efficient, versatile, and reliable construction materials manufactured today. The fabrication of PC products offers an ideal controlled environment to manufacture consistently defect-free products. This strategy also helps to eliminate weather delays, lost productivity claims, and other disruptions. Transportation developers, owners, and general contractors demand complete and accurate project documentation, proof of progress, and quality throughout the lifecycle. Quality control (QC) must be integrated into the PC fabrication process to ensure efficiency and a high-quality product that is mistake free at the construction site. The proposed work addresses construction and transportation industry needs with large-scale experimental testing of QC protocol with three-dimensional scanning. This represents the first time where this advanced technology is being investigated for widespread use in the PC industry. The team has partnered with Tindall Corp. to test the new strategy.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Sponsor Organizations:

  University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory
  Urbana, IL  United States  61801-2352

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Performing Organizations:

  Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

  P.O. Box 94245, Capitol Station
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States  70803
• Principal Investigators:

  Nahmens, Isabelina

  Ikuma, Laura

• Start Date: 20230901
• Expected Completion Date: 20240831
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete construction; Precast concrete; Quality control; Scanners
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01893429
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Infrastructure Precast Innovation Center
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Sep 18 2023 10:18PM