Augmented reality-based on-site pipe assembly process management using smart glasses

Abstract

In the pipe installation and management stage which takes the greatest proportion in most construction projects, workers use 2-D CAD plans to inspect 3-D shape construction. Moreover, duplication, error, omission or rework of tasks due to a communication limitation between project participants and inefficient information management can occur, which results in cost increase, delay of delivery time, productivity decline and quality degradation. This study aims to propose a methodology which is to facilitate inspection confirmation in relation to the project error, by providing required on-site information in real-time, using Augmented Reality (AR) technologies by the Smart Glasses. Using AR technologies, the 3-D space information is sent to the smart device, in order to visualize the piping shape in 3-D, thereby understanding the material information and work inspection in construction and management stage.