Drone Presentation as one of the emerging trends in the field of engineering

1. Emerging Trends in Civil
Engineering
Drones or Unmaned
Aerial Vehicles(UAVS)

2. Table of contents
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Significance
Objective
Current Status of Research
Opinion on the importance of the trend

3. Significance
01.

4. Significance
Drones in construction and
infrastructure have revolutionized the
entire project life cycle, which helps
construction companies regularly track
the construction progress, streamline
communication and decision-making,
build detailed maps and 3D models, and
keep site workers out of hazardous
areas. The impact of drones in
construction has already transformed
the efficiency and accuracy of the
industry

5. list of benefits can be extensive, and here are
the main benefits that drones have brought to
construction and civil engineering companies.
Drones are a faster and safer
alternative to traditional
land-based surveying methods
in construction projects.
They can complete survey work
in 60% to 70% less time and
eliminate risks to personnel
in rugged terrain.
Fast data Collection

6. Drones are more affordable
than mobilizing a technical
inspection team. For
instance, when inspecting a
tall building with cracks,
drones can capture shots
inside and outside without
the need for a crane or
dedicated team.
Cost Saving
Previously, construction
workers had to climb roofs or
use scaffolding for
inspections, which was
dangerous and limiting. With
construction drones, you can
ensure safety, inspect the
entire site, and monitor in
real-time..
Increased Safety

7. Drones enhance construction
site communication by up to
65%. Real-time video data
enables accurate and
efficient information
exchange among team members,
eliminating communication
problems caused by radios and
cell phones.
Improved Communication

8. Revolutionize Construction using UAVS

9. Objectives
02.

10. General Objective
-Explore the applications of
drones through different phases
of life cycle of the construction
project.

11. Current Status of
Research
03.

12. Application of Drones Across the
Project Lifecycle
Drones can be used across the entire project lifecycle – starting from the early
stages of pre-planning and design, passing through the construction stage, to
the late stages of asset management, operation, and management. This
section elaborates on the major applications for drones across the different
phases of a construction project. While there is no single definition of what
constitute the lifecycle of a construction project, this paper adopts the
following three phases that are commonly referenced in drones related
research: preconstruction phase, construction phase, and postconstruction
phase

13. Pre construction
phase
The pre-construction phase of a construction
project includes all stages that are needed
before the physical construction starts. During
this phase, drones can be used for designing,
bidding, and site planning.

14. In the design stage, the use of drones can provide designers
with a good understanding of the project environment.
Designers can also benefit from the geometrically accurate
3D scans that drones offer.
Design stage
In the bidding stage, drone images can provide contractors
with a detailed view of the site location and its surrounding to
expose possible risks and hazards that should be accounted
for while creating their bid.
Bidding stage
As for site planning, the high accuracy of the drone data
allows for an accurate identification of site boundaries and
presentation of the construction plot area.
Site Planning

15. Construction phase
The construction phase of a project includes all
the physical construction that happens on the
construction site. Drones can serve multiple
purposes
● drones can be used for safety and health
purposes
● Drones can also be used for resource and
logistics management. Drones can provide
real-time measurement of the volume of
materials on site such as soil and
aggregates
● Another use for drones is to track progress
on the construction sites.

16. Post Construction phase
The post-construction phase of a construction project
includes all stages happening after the physical
construction ends. During this phase, drones can be
used for different mapping, marketing, monitoring, and
inspecting purposes.
● Drones can be used to map inaccessible and
hazardous areas, especially with their ability to
enter areas and reach certain heights that can be
hard to capture manually or by laser scanners
● Drones can also play a vital role in monitoring and
inspecting structures.
● Another major use-case for drones is post-disaster
reconnaissance. Fires, explosions, and natural
disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes,
tornadoes, and landslides can cause unavoidable
damage to buildings and infrastructure.

17. Opinion on the Importance
of the trend
04.