Abstract
This paper describes developments of integrated tools for predicting, monitoring, and controlling ground movements associated with excavations in urban areas. The paper describes developments in the following areas: (1) laser scanning and webcams for developing an accurate record of construction activities; (2) automated and remote instrumentations to measure movements; (3) intelligent, self-updating numerical models to compute anticipated ground movements, and to learn from field observations; and (4) integration of heterogeneous data using a geographic-information-system. These new technologies and improvements are illustrated using excavations in the Chicago area.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 4-10 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Excavation
- Ground motion
- Monitoring
- Predictions
- Urban areas
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)