Lidar For BIM
Lidar For BIM
widely recognized by the industry around the world. It can help realize the integration of building
information, from building design, construction, operation to the end of the building’s full life cycle , all
kinds of information are always integrated in a 3D model information database, the design team,
construction unit, facility operation department and owners can work together based on BIM,
effectively improve work efficiency, save resources, reduce costs, and achieve sustainable Continuous
development.
The core of BIM is to establish a virtual three-dimensional model of architectural engineering and use
digital technology to provide a complete architectural engineering information library for this model
that is consistent with the actual situation. The information base not only contains geometric
information, professional attributes and state information describing building components, but also
contains state information of non-component objects (such as space and motion behavior). With the
help of this 3D model containing construction engineering information, the degree of information
integration of construction engineering has been greatly improved, thus providing a platform for
engineering information exchange and sharing for stakeholders in construction engineering projects.
LIDAR IN BIM
LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing technology that uses lasers to measure the
distance to an object or surface. In the context of Building Information Modeling (BIM), LIDAR can be
used to create detailed 3D models of buildings and other structures. LIDAR can capture data quickly and
accurately, and can be used to create models of both the exterior and interior of buildings. In BIM,
LIDAR data can be used to create highly detailed and accurate models that can be used for design,
construction, and maintenance purposes.
According to the classification of the carrying platform, lidar can be divided into airborne lidar, vehicle
lidar, backpack lidar and ground-based lidar. By utilizing multiple system platforms such as UAV lidar
scanning system, backpack lidar scanning system, vehicle lidar system, efficient and fast laser point
cloud data collection can be achieved with high accuracy and effective cost.
For the shape of relatively low buildings on the ground and indoor scenarios, backpack or handheld lidar
can be used for scanning; for objects with large elevation and wide area, airborne lidar can be used for
scanning. In addition, in order to better obtain the three-dimensional information of the object, an
Aerial and Terrestrial integrated data acquisition and fusion scheme can be achieved.
Precision, built-in point densities in LiDAR provide highly precise surface models strengthening the
accuracy of analysis via 3D scan data. LiDAR sensors can generate accurate data for surface but also
under structures such as bridges and utilities, providing information about the structure in entirety.
Additionally, the LiDAR system can give a survey of any asset that is analysed. LiDAR surveying can help
identify the condition of a pavement on a bridge or quantify the level of cracking of various structures.
2. How is it better than traditional methods?
Including surveying of the entire structure equates to an enormous amount of data which is a volume
that cannot be collected by photogrammetric means and conventional topographic survey methods
alone. LiDAR surveys are possible in day and night in low lightning conditions. LiDAR can penetrate in
dense vegetation areas, which would be time-consuming, cost-intensive and potentially unsafe if done
by traditional methods. Conventional photogrammetry method can only produce a reconstructed Digital
Surface Model and experiencing stitching issues on many indoor areas, whereas LiDAR can deliver
survey-grade Digital Surface/Terrain Models.