Single-Pass Inline Pipeline 3d Reconstruction Using Depth Camera Array,
2022
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Single-Pass Inline Pipeline 3d Reconstruction Using Depth Camera Array, Zhexiong Shang, Zhigang Shen
Faculty Publications in Construction Engineering & Management
A novel inline inspection (ILI) approach using depth cameras array (DCA) is introduced to create high-fidelity, dense 3D pipeline models. A new camera calibration method is introduced to register the color and the depth information of the cameras into a unified pipe model. By incorporating the calibration outcomes into a robust camera motion estimation approach, dense and complete 3D pipe surface reconstruction is achieved by using only the inline image data collected by a self-powered ILI rover in a single pass through a straight pipeline. The outcomes of the laboratory experiments demonstrate one-millimeter geometrical accuracy and 0.1-pixel photometric accuracy. …
Dallidet Adobe And Gardens Vegetable Renovation,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Dallidet Adobe And Gardens Vegetable Renovation, Cristian Melo
Construction Management
This paper will construe the steps of determining the original concept design by discussing the challenges of the current conditions of the scope work, coordinating with the Garden Director by insuring all his requests were met, recycling existing material, implementing skills learned in surveying, installing a new brick walkway, and renovating 31 planter boxes. All of this was designed and installed in the San Luis Obispo Dallidet Adobe & Gardens. These gardens are a historic site located in the heart of San Luis Obispo where the public can utilize this area for certain events. The goal for this project was …
Zoom Or Doom? The Cm Curriculum At A Glance During Covid,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Zoom Or Doom? The Cm Curriculum At A Glance During Covid, Alissa Rogers
Construction Management
Over the course of nearly three years, the Covid-19 pandemic changed the ways in which education is taught across the globe. Specifically looking towards the Construction Management (CM) department at California State University San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and its curriculum, this paper surveys and analyzes the shifts made to the major-based course load. The basis of this study is the research of the potential modification of the CM curriculum classes in order to accommodate past covid restrictions. Studies have shown that individuals have suffered under the new online-based learning standard. In an age of altering restrictions, the study conducted …
Use Of Industrialized Construction Within Mechanical Contractors Association Of America,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Use Of Industrialized Construction Within Mechanical Contractors Association Of America, Nathan M. Yi
Construction Management
It is a constant battle in the construction industry to improve productivity and efficiency while keeping the cost and schedule as low as possible. This can be made possible through the use of industrialized construction strategies such as, prefabrication, building information modeling (BIM), and automation. In this study, the main purpose of this survey was to collect information about MCAA firms’ knowledge of industrialized construction strategies, their use of them in the past, and their willingness to use them in the future. It also aims to explore the use of industrialized construction and its viability as a path for mechanical …
Cvaf: Service Dog Kennel Construction,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Cvaf: Service Dog Kennel Construction, Luke A. Terrio, Spencer Allen
Construction Management
The California Veterans Assistance Foundation Service Dog Kennel Construction project gave back to our country’s veterans by constructing new kennels for their service dogs. The previous kennel on the veteran residential site needed an upgrade due to the increased number of service dogs at the shelter. A team of two Cal Poly Construction Management students consisting of Spencer Allen and Luke Terrio worked to design, estimate, coordinate, and construct a new kennel structure for the site. The roles were divided in the project between the preconstruction and construction phases. During pre-construction Spencer’s role was to schedule the job and create …
Leed In Residential Construction,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Leed In Residential Construction, Harley Maria Holbrook
Construction Management
Sustainable building has been an aspect of the construction industry for over 30 years and over the past decade has been a major emphasis in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) leads the push in creating a standard for building sustainably with a certification system that tracks the achievements. A point system has been created that gives builders criteria to follow to receive a LEED certification. This certification has been used widely in commercial construction but not as commonly in residential construction. This study aims to look at LEED in the residential building …
Self-Performing Developers And General Contractors Working Together,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Self-Performing Developers And General Contractors Working Together, Christian A. Blevins
Construction Management
One of the major goals for a general contractor during construction is to make a profit and for the owner, get the project built for the lowest amount possible. Just as general contractors have been opening self-performing divisions within their own company, owners are capable of self-performing certain aspects of a construction job as well. Owners have shown the capability to operate the project management aspect of construction in order to keep control of factors that are important to the owner and then form a joint venture or subcontract the entire construction management aspect of the project. The project management …
Design And Preconstruction Services For The Construction Of A Visitor Deck At City Farm Slo,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Design And Preconstruction Services For The Construction Of A Visitor Deck At City Farm Slo, Lane Lagomarsino
Construction Management
This paper will outline the process of designing and planning the construction of a visitor deck at City Farm of San Luis Obispo, which is a local non-profit. The deck was built for the purpose of providing an area for visitors to observe the agricultural land where City Farm educates the community on ecology, nutrition, and sustainable farming. The construction of the deck was completed by three fourth-year Construction Management majors: Lane Lagomarsino, Eric Cederstrom, and Brett Jones. Each project team member was responsible for their own aspect of the project planning and all members collaborated throughout the entire building …
Refining The Construction Communication Cal Poly Technical Elective Course,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Refining The Construction Communication Cal Poly Technical Elective Course, Anna Dissman
Construction Management
Communication is one of the most necessary parts in what makes a project successful in the construction industry. Normally, successful communication skills are developed through experience over time in this industry. When looking into the Construction Management (CM) program at California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), a lack of direct focus on multiple key communication skills is present. Furthermore, a new CM communication technical elective should be taught to focus and reinforce the communication skills needed for careers of future students post graduation. By crafting and distributing a well-thought out survey, new knowledge from the perspectives …
The Site Logistics Design Of The Shabang Slo 2022 Vip Stage,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Site Logistics Design Of The Shabang Slo 2022 Vip Stage, Natalie J. Hodgson
Construction Management
The objective of this project is to take some of the burden off the SHABANG Music Festival organizers and create a detailed plan on how the VIP section of the festival is going to be organized. The SHABANG music festival is an annual, local weekend event for the community of San Luis Obispo. The goal of this project is to create a plan that will be effectively utilized at this year's SHABANG festival. In working toward this goal, every aspect of the Construction Management curriculum that has been taught in our careers thus far will be utilized. For the Construction …
Farm Stand Build And Service Days For The Ranch,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Farm Stand Build And Service Days For The Ranch, John Reis Blackwood Calhoun
Construction Management
This paper outlines the building of a farm stand and service days done for The Ranch which works with the United Cerebral Palsy of Central California. The construction of a farm stand was requested by the client because they did not have one and would like to start selling the vegetables and fruits that they grow on their property. Additionally, there was an opportunity to do other improvements around the farm and simultaneously help brothers in the fraternity get service hours. To do this set up service days were set up where miscellaneous tasks around the farm such as spreading …
Firstfruits Farm Tractor Shed,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Firstfruits Farm Tractor Shed, Gerardo Martinez, Kiana Dehpanah
Construction Management
Preconstruction lays the foundation for the overall outcome of a construction project. This project phase includes a detailed schedule, outlines the scope of work, and provides an overall estimate for the project. Devoting a sufficient amount of time and effort into the preconstruction phase is crucial. Preconstruction is an important component of what makes the entirety of a construction project successful. Preconstruction work also includes finding funders to cover the costs of material. Preconstruction and the construction for a tractor shed were completed for FirstFruits Farm in San Luis Obispo. The construction portion of this project relied on the successful …
Journeyman International: The Well Rusororo Project,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Journeyman International: The Well Rusororo Project, Maranda F. Maliska
Construction Management
The Well Rusororo Project is based in Kigali, Rwanda on the same property of the Light Church of Kabuga. The non-profit organization, Journeyman International has teamed up with the Africa Mission Alliance in an effort to create a community campus available to the public. This project has been broken up into two stages; the first is a renovation of two existing buildings totaling 500 square meters, and the second is a ground-up construction of a 3,000 square meter multipurpose center. For their project-based senior project, this student volunteered with Journeyman International to assist in the creation of the following deliverables …
The Effect Of Inflation And The Pandemic On A Southern California Solar Company: A Case Study,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Effect Of Inflation And The Pandemic On A Southern California Solar Company: A Case Study, Adrian Avila
Construction Management
Supply chain issues are causing panic in certain sectors of the economy particularly the solar sector. Solar energy already has problems that can affect its growth in the long term such as lack of government incentives, high cost, and energy curtailment. These problems are becoming more pronounced as the pandemic is prolonged. California is a state that has been encouraging the use of solar energy and has introduced incentives for its citizens to install solar. Because of this, solar companies in California may be able to more adequately circumvent issues and better excel economically than companies in other states. In …
Use Of Industrialized Construction Strategies Among Associated General Contractors Of America,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Use Of Industrialized Construction Strategies Among Associated General Contractors Of America, Matthew Mackenzie
Construction Management
Industrialized construction (IC) strategies are techniques used on a construction project that allows for significant time and schedule savings. The goal of this study is to analyze trends among general contractors and their experience with these strategies. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) firms were asked various survey questions including size of firm, experience with several types of IC strategies, and their willingness to use similar strategies in the future. By answering questions about their percentage of use of prefabrication, automation, and BIM for various contract types, delivery methods, and payment methods, trends relating to the use of IC emerge. …
Analysis Of The Retention Rate Of Students In The Granite Heavy Civil Minor,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Analysis Of The Retention Rate Of Students In The Granite Heavy Civil Minor, Sophie Harrington
Construction Management
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the retention rate of the Cal Poly Granite Heavy Civil Minor program. This program began in 2020, with the first cohort graduating in Spring of 2022. Throughout the past two years, there have been several students who have joined the program, however they have decided to no longer pursue the minor. Through personal conversations, personal experience, as well as a survey directed to both construction management and civil engineering students, it was identified that scheduling concerns seemed to be a primary factor that was creating apprehensiveness in students. The survey showed that …
Case Study Analysis Of The Sequencing Of Asphalt Paving For The San Luis Obispo Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study Analysis Of The Sequencing Of Asphalt Paving For The San Luis Obispo Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project, Sierra H. Williamson
Construction Management
The following analysis of the San Luis Obispo Runway Rehabilitation Project is an examination of the asphalt paving sequence used to pave the 11-29 Runway and associated taxiways. The primary objective of this case study analysis is to gain insight as to how the pavement sequencing could have been done differently to decrease the potential for joint compaction issues between paving areas while still maintaining high efficiency and adhering to work limitations. To address issues encountered with the original paving sequence related to joint compaction, there are two alternative paving plans that this analysis will apply: wider paving areas with …
Caed Hasslein Student Competition,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Caed Hasslein Student Competition, Greta R. Stout
Construction Management
This paper outlines the development of the first CAED Hasslein Student Competition at Cal Poly, SLO. The College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly, SLO has not yet been successful in creating a platform to engage students of all five majors to collaborate in an educational atmosphere. This project aims to challenge students to work in teams made up of all five disciplines in a Request for Proposal-style competition. This paper focuses on how the idea of this competition came to be and the steps that were taken to successfully write the competition problem statement. These steps included …
Methods Residential Construction Firms Have Taken In The Past To Survive A Recession And How To Apply Them Towards The Next One,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Methods Residential Construction Firms Have Taken In The Past To Survive A Recession And How To Apply Them Towards The Next One, Dustin Thompson
Construction Management
The success of construction firms and the health of the U.S. economy have always been interdependent. Recessions continually set back the construction industry in terms of growth, production, layoff rates, profit, and cause a high number of firms to go out of business. No other sector in construction feels the painful effects of a recession more than the residential side. This research aimed to produce a playbook of steps a residential builder should take to come out of a recession successfully. In order to create this playbook residential professionals who have experienced recessions in the past and pulled their companies …
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Bridge Rebuild,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Bridge Rebuild, Anthony T. Flores
Construction Management
This paper will outline the process of designing, deconstructing, and reconstructing a utility bridge at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s entrance was recently changed deeper into the property. The old entrance was at the front and was home to a bridge utilized by staff, volunteers, and visitors alike. This project’s goal was to rebuild the utility bridge so that it could be used by the facilities staff and volunteers when working on property. There was one student involved in this project who acted as the designer, performed the preconstruction work, and constructed the …
